Special Conditions are temporary conditions that affect players or creatures in some way. All special conditions are indicated by an icon in the character's Status Bar, below the Inventory. They have various effects, some are positive, some inflict damage while others are simply an indicator.
A bleeding character takes Physical Damage over time. The bleeding state can be cured by using the Cure Bleeding spell, waiting, or talking to certain NPCs.
A drowning character takes Drown Damage over time. A character who is not underwater will stop drowning after a while, but characters under water should wear a Helmet of the Deep.
An electrified character takes Energy Damage over time. The electrified state can be cured by Cure Electrification spell, waiting, swimming, or talking to certain NPCs.
When feared, a character will start moving away from the creature that applied the effect and won't be able to use any spells or items. This effect cannot be removed and has to be worn off.
A poisoned character takes Earth Damage over time. The poisoned state can be cured by using the Cure Poison or rune, waiting, or talking to certain NPCs.
A character who attacked another player has this icon. It indicated he recently attacked or killed another player and cannot log out or be in a Protection Zone.
Indicates that one or several skills of the character have been raised for a certain time period or if a healing spell is active for a certain time period.