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Crossbow Trap

Simple Trap · Tier 1 · Dangerous

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

Trigger

A creature that walks through the trip wire triggers the trap.

Effect

The trap makes two attacks against the triggering creature. Ranged Weapon Attack +8 to hit, two attacks; Hit: 5 () Piercing damage on a hit. This attack can't gain advantage or disadvantage.

Countermeasures

A successful DC 15 Wisdom () check reveals the trip wire. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check using disables the trip wire, and a check with a total of 5 or lower triggers the trap.

Trap Details

The crossbow trap is a favorite of kobolds and other creatures that rely on traps to defend their lairs. It consists of a trip wire strung across a hallway and connected to a pair of hidden heavy crossbows. The crossbows are aimed to fire down the hallway at anyone who disturbs the trip wire.
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