Bludgeoning is Less Lethal; Piercing and Slashing are More Lethal (3.5e Variant Rule)

Bludgeoning is Less Lethal; Piercing and Slashing are More Lethal
Making bludgeoning weapons just a touch less lethal than slashing/piercing weapons

When a critical hit occurs with a bludgeoning weapon, the damage from resulting extra dice is nonlethal damage, even when the attack is otherwise lethal.

When a critical hit occurs with a piercing or slashing weapon, the damage from resulting extra dice is hit point damage, even when the attack is otherwise nonlethal. __________________