5 Curse of Strahd Tips to Escalate Dread | Gothic Horror Mechanics

Ravenloft isn’t scared of your players—it wants pieces of them. These five escalation tools turn Curse of Strahd from spooky fun into true psychological horror. One pillar of dread, one quiet consequence, and one scar they’ll carry long after the mists fade. DMs only—spoilers and emotional damage ahead.