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Returning 27 results for 'Poisoned Needle'.
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Silver Needle. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Silver Needle"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
":"damage", "rollAction":"Silver Needle", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. If the target is a Humanoid not cursed by a carrionette, it is subjected to the following effect. Charisma Saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
chest that protrudes from the wall.
Poison Needle Trap. If the chest is examined closely, the viewer will note that it is hinged on the bottom so as to allow the lid to swing down if a catch on the top
is pressed. The catch has an easily seen poison needle trap—the needle sticks 3 inches out of the wall—and the needle can be avoided easily by pressing the catch with the pommel of a dagger. Disabling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Silver Needle. Melee
Throw: DC 11. Failure: The target is cursed for 1 minute. Until the curse ends, the target has the Poisoned condition, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet.
Soul Swap (Recharge 5–6). Charisma Saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
content to live as toys and seek to escape the confines of their diminutive bodies. Every carrionette possesses a silver needle that pins its soul to its body. By posing as simple toys or hiding
their desires, a carrionette gets close to an unsuspecting victim. It then uses its needle to swap souls with the victim, stealing the victim’s body while trapping the victim’s soul in its own doll-like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
stolen from. The trunk is protected by a poisoned needle trap, which can be detected with a successful DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If the trap is triggered, it makes an attack: +10 to hit
, 1 piercing damage, and the character is subject to an unusual poison and must attempt a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a success, the affected area (usually the hand struck by the needle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
be found here, his quarters are unoccupied. Trap The chest is locked, and Shoor keeps the key in his belt pouch. The lock is trapped with a poison needle trap identical to the one in Ilvara’s
-shaped onyx brooch (worth 50 gp), and a flask of strong, syrupy blue liquor (worth 10 gp). The liquor leaves anyone who drinks it pleasantly poisoned for 1d4 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
should occur to the characters that these goods are the rightful property of the elves they were stolen from. The trunk is protected by a poisoned needle trap, which can be detected with a successful DC
poison and must attempt a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a success, the affected area (usually the hand struck by the needle) becomes numb in 30 minutes, then becomes transparent 1 hour later
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
2. Jibber-Jabber Ettin. An ettin inhabits this dripping cave.
Stalactites. Needle-sharp stalactites stud the 30-foot-high ceiling.
Fungi. Barrelstalk, bluecap, and ripplebark fungi grow in
aboleth and knows nothing about its conflict with the kuo-toa.) The water in the river has started to taste bad. (The ettin has not yet been poisoned by the water, which the aboleth has tainted with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Poison Needle Mechanical trap A poisoned needle is hidden within a treasure chest's lock, or in something else that a creature might open. Opening the chest without the proper key causes the needle to
spring out, delivering a dose of poison.
When the trap is triggered, the needle extends 3 inches straight out from the lock. A creature within range takes 1 piercing damage and 11 (2d10) poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
14. Venom Distillery The south door is locked, and the lock contains a cleverly hidden poison needle trap. To pick the lock, a character with thieves’ tools must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity check
disabling the trap must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the character is pricked by the needle, takes 5 (1d10) poison damage, and is blinded. The blindness is permanent but can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, you fall down!
And you get hurt! That’s the best part.
Poison Needle Simple trap (level 1–4, deadly threat) A tiny, poisoned needle hidden in a lock is a good way to discourage thieves from
save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t poisoned. Countermeasures. A successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the needle, but only if a character inspects the lock. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
lock is trapped with a poison needle tipped with drow poison (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which is activated if any attempt is made to open the lock without the proper key
. The victim takes 1 piercing damage and must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is also unconscious while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
avoid a fusillade of poisoned darts! Poisoned Needle Nuisance Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature opens the trap’s lock improperly or fails to disarm the trap
Duration: Instantaneous
A poisoned
Depth Bludgeoning Damage 5–10 30 feet 10 (3d6) 11–16 60 feet 21 (6d6) 17–20 120 feet 42 (12d6) Poisoned Darts Deadly Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature moves onto a pressure plate
Duration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
trap for higher levels by increasing each dart’s Poison damage as follows: 7 (2d6) at levels 5–10, 14 (4d6) at levels 11–16, or 24 (7d6) at levels 17–20. Poisoned Needle Nuisance Trap (Levels 1–4
) Trigger: A creature opens the trap’s lock improperly or fails to disarm the trap
Duration: Instantaneous
A poisoned needle is hidden in a lock. When a creature opens the lock with any object other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
(AC 12, 5 hit points). Each needle deals 1 piercing damage. A creature struck by one or more of the needles must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. The creature takes 21 (6d6) poison damage on a
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. In either event, the creature is poisoned. The poisoned creature must repeat the saving throw every 24 hours, taking 3 (1d6) poison damage on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
before the strongbox is opened or if an attempt to disarm it fails. When the trap triggers, a poisoned needle fires out. A creature standing in front of the chest’s locking mechanism when the needle fires
the gas’s area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one. Creatures that fail this saving throw are poisoned for 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
trap, or failing to disarm it, triggers the trap. When triggered, the trap fires a small poisoned dart from the lock. Any creature standing in front of the lock is automatically struck by the needle
disarm it, triggers the trap. When the trap is triggered, a small poisoned dart is ejected from the lock. Any creature standing in front of the lock is automatically struck by the needle, taking 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Poison; Charmed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Fiendish Restoration. If it dies, the naga returns to life
13 +1 +1
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +8
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Actions
Needle Sword. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Constitution saving throw or become poisoned until they finish a short or long rest. The chest is empty. Chest 2 is locked. It contains worthless rocks. Chest 3 is unlocked and trapped. If its lid is
gold rings, one of which is a ring of protection. The others are ordinary rings worth 50 gp each. If the treasure is touched before the trap is disabled, a poison needle shoots from the inner side of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
spine, and touching a pillar brings on nausea—a creature that does so must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes poisoned for 1 hour. At the far west end of the
pint will make a human drunk.) On a failed save, the drinker becomes drunk (poisoned) for 1 hour, and must then repeat the saving throw. On a successful save after 1 hour, a character stops drinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
door opens by way of a masonry block that also serves as a lever, which can be pushed in on the left side or pulled out from the right. Needle Trap. If the lever is pulled out, that movement sets off
a needle trap. The needle extends 3 inches out of the opening, dealing 1 piercing damage to whoever pulled the lever. Someone who carefully and slowly pulls the lever open can easily see the needle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mantel. A character who takes a minute to search the fireplace finds the key with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. Use of the key disables a poison needle trap hidden in the lock (see
instead of being poisoned for 1 hour. The iron chest is lined with thin sheets of lead and contains the bones of Leo Dilisnya, an enemy of the Wachter family. Leo was one of the soldiers who betrayed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
simple. Their effects include poisoned needles that spring out when a lock is tampered with, blasts of fire that fill a room, poison gas, and other lethal measures. Saving throws — usually Dexterity
purpose. A Dexterity check using thieves’ tools can apply to any trap that has a mechanical element. Thieves’ tools can be used to disable a trip wire or a pressure plate, disassemble a poison needle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
disarm it, triggers the trap. When triggered, the trap fires a small poisoned dart from the lock. Any creature standing in front of the lock is automatically struck by the needle, taking 1 piercing
under a hammock; it can be noticed by someone who succeeds on DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check or by a character who closely examines the hammock. The chest is also trapped with a poison needle. Noticing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
is blocked by a tiny wooden door that is barred on this side by a steel needle. Lifting the needle allows the tiny door to be pulled open easily, revealing a moldy stretch of floor underneath the
.) The cat, Gloam, is hostile toward all creatures except Bavlorna. It uses the cat stat block, except it is an Undead, has immunity to poison damage, and is immune to exhaustion and the poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
friendly and unfriendly rivals to one another, striving to outdo their peers in magic. Open conflict between members is forbidden, yet members are adroit at finding underhanded ways to needle and
cold, necrotic, poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. A creature that opens the chest without using the proper key or disabling the trap causes a poison needle to spring from the lock. The creature that triggered the poison needle takes 1 piercing
damage plus 11 (2d10) poison damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 1 hour. Treasure. The trapped chest holds 40 gp, 500 sp, and a vial with two