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Trap

Bear Trap

Simple Trap · Tier 1 · Dangerous

Xanathar's Guide to Everything Page 113
Classification Simple Trap
Tier 1
Threat Dangerous

Trigger

A creature that steps on the bear trap triggers it.

Effect

Melee Weapon Attack +8 to hit, triggering creature. Hit: 5 () Piercing damage. This attack can't gain advantage or disadvantage. A creature hit by the trap has its speed reduced to 0. It can't move until it breaks free of the trap, which requires a successful DC 15 Strength check by the creature or another creature adjacent to the trap.

Countermeasures

A successful DC 10 Wisdom () check reveals the trap. A successful DC 10 Dexterity check using disables it.

Trap Details

A bear trap resembles a set of iron jaws that springs shut when stepped on, clamping down on a creature's leg. The trap is spiked in the ground, leaving the victim immobilized.
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