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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
26. Hidden Spiked Pit The ghostly chanting heard throughout the dungeon gets discernibly louder as one heads west along this tunnel. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals an absence of
footprints. Characters searching the floor for traps find a 5-foot-long, 10-foot-deep pit hidden under several rotted wooden planks, all hidden under a thin layer of dirt. The pit has sharpened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Spiked Pit This hidden pit is 10 feet wide, 30 feet deep, and lined with adamantine spikes. A character who searches the floor for traps and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the trap
. When a weight of 50 pounds or more is placed on the cover of the pit trap, it swings open like a trapdoor, causing any creature standing on it to fall in. The creature takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
treads on the lid.
Each pit is spiked at the bottom, so someone who falls in takes falling damage plus 11 (2d10) piercing damage from the spikes. The spikes are also poisoned, so someone injured by
someone. Someone who takes this poison damage must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 hour. Deep Covered Pit. If the chest is opened, it appears to be empty, but a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trap unless the trap has been detected and disarmed. Roll a d6 to determine the type of trap: 1–2, spiked pit (10 feet deep and lined with zurkhwood spikes); 3–4, collapsing roof; or 5–6, poison darts. See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for information on each trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
be reached and the character can see. In some cases, a mechanism (usually hidden behind a secret door nearby) opens the pit. Spiked Pit. This pit trap is a simple, hidden, or locking pit trap with
on the statue destroys the trap. Pits Mechanical trap Four basic pit traps are presented here. Simple Pit. A simple pit trap is a hole dug in the ground. The hole is covered by a large cloth anchored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
lives. 28d. Concealed Spiked Pit The 10-foot-square section of floor at the end of this tunnel doubles as the lid of a 30-foot-deep pit with stone spikes at the bottom. Any creature weighing 50 pounds
or more that stands on the lid falls into the pit as the lid swings open, taking 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall and 11 (2d10) piercing damage from the spikes. The lid remains open for 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Ubtao (see “Legend of the Nine Gods"). Spiked Pit. The pit is 30 feet deep. A creature that falls into the pit takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall and must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw
froghemoth pool (area 3A). 3C. Chamber of Bravery Steps descend to a ledge overlooking a pit of sharpened stakes. An alcove on the far wall holds a pedestal with a stone cube resting on it. A relief
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
moving and is no longer a threat. Spiked Pit Deadly Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature moves onto the pit’s lid
Duration: Instantaneous
A 10-foot-deep pit has a hinged lid constructed from
Damage Area of Effect 5–10 22 (4d10) 30-foot Cone 11–16 55 (10d10) 60-foot Cone 17–20 99 (18d10) 120-foot Cone Hidden Pit Nuisance Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature moves onto the pit’s lid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
stone moves on its turn is reduced by 15 feet. If that distance drops to 0, it stops moving and is no longer a threat. Spiked Pit Deadly Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature moves onto the pit’s lid
. Levels Fire Damage Area of Effect 5–10 22 (4d10) 30-foot Cone 11–16 55 (10d10) 60-foot Cone 17–20 99 (18d10) 120-foot Cone Hidden Pit Nuisance Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature moves onto the pit’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
severed from its torso and crudely stitched back on in the wrong arrangement. 15 A half-orc spiked to an enormous tree by the broken-off horn of a triceratops. 16 A gnome, spitted over a burned-out
fire pit and thoroughly overcooked, but not eaten. (Goblin weapons and tools are scattered around amid velociraptor tracks.) 17 A headless humanoid, hung upside down from a tree and with six Batiri
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
invisible stalker. The invisible stalker doesn’t reveal its presence or attack immediately, waiting to do so until the characters either remove a book from the room or try to cross the spiked pit in
illusion ends it. Spiked Pit. Any creature that falls into the pit is impaled by 1d3 spikes, each of which deals 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) poison damage. T11a–b: Stairwell A spiral metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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. Trigger. A creature that steps on the bear
check causes the trap to activate. Pit Trap Simple trap (level 1–4, moderate threat) The simplest of pit traps consists of a 10-foot-deep hole in the floor, concealed by tattered canvas that’s covered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
) check to climb out of the pit because of the slick slime and moss growing on its sides. C. Spiked Pit Trap Each of these pits, measuring 6 feet by 6 feet and with a depth of 10 feet, has long wooden
Pit and Illusion The builders placed several open pits throughout the Winding Way, each measuring 6 feet by 6 feet and with a depth of 10 feet. Covering each pit is an illusory section of floor (major
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
few possibilities are described here. Covered Pit. Simple yet effective, a covered pit trap is a hole covered with a false floor and perhaps concealed by a sprinkling of dirt or gravel. The pit might
typical simple door trap is a pivoting spiked arm that swings downward to impale an intruder when the door is opened. Ceiling Trap. In addition to making use of classic “gravity traps” such as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
slanted windows above its spiked veranda, giving it the impression of a grimacing face. The estate’s heavy doors screech on their hinges, and farastu demodands (see Morte’s Planar Parade) creep along
ever closer to the carceral pit from whence he came. The Dump Items lost across the multiverse sometimes find their way to Curst’s dump, a sprawling junkyard managed by a crotchety green hag named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
successful DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check to pick up the trail again. Spiked Pit. The pit is 10 feet deep, and its bottom is filled with spikes that deal 11 (2d10) piercing damage to a creature that
dozens that infest the rubble field. Attracted rats move carefully and stealthily through the rubble to attack. Hidden Pit. The map shows the location of a concealed trapdoor that covers a 10-foot-square
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
is actually the cover of a 30-foot-deep spiked pit. The cover opens if 100 pounds of weight or more are placed on it. It splits down the middle, east to west, and its doors are spring-loaded. After a
victim or victims fall into the pit, its doors snap shut. (See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide the rules on locking pits and spiked pits.) The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
. She wears plate armor and wields a longsword. She was one of the Seven Sisters chosen by Mystra. C9. Zuri’s Hidden Hoard A 5-foot-square patch of moss in the center of this area hides a spiked pit trap
“Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). A character who is proficient with a poisoner’s kit recognizes the recipe and can spend 10 minutes finishing the poison. Secret Poison Pit. Delis keeps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
gardens from the Underdark by way of the well (area G4), after collecting the coins from the bottom of the pit in that chamber. They barely made any progress into the ziggurat before Xabazhut emerged from
Skull. The skull belonged to a sizable red dragon. Sculpture. The sculpture of Vlaakith wears a spiked crown and carries a dragon-headed scepter. Two sculpted dragon heads snake from behind the throne
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
pit around which yakfolk gather to hear the words of their chief. This pit is also where the yakfolk bring workers to fight one another and where they execute prisoners. The rest of the time, the pit
fire pit and the south wall is an ornately engraved bronze gong and a wooden mallet that has a head padded with yak hide. The gong and the mallet hang from a wooden frame. The hut is home to Chief Kartha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
piece of black cloth A black leather eye patch with a peridot (worth 500 gp) sewn into it A chess set with pieces made of obsidian and chalcedony (worth 250 gp) A +2 Shortsword D26: Hidden Spiked Pit
notices a suspicious absence of footprints in this hallway. A character searching the floor for traps finds a 5-foot-long, 10-foot-deep pit hidden under rotted wooden planks. The pit has poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
gods bear somber expressions and formal regalia. The doors are spiked shut from the outside.
The reliefs portray Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets Under the Mountain, and Marthammor Duin, the Watcher
in gray feathered robes levitate a few feet above the floor while chanting a hymn. Howling air rises from a pit in the middle of the floor.
One hurricane, one skyweaver, and five Howling Hatred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
through the wilderness. Evil druids left this trail. Following it in either direction leads to a spiked pit (see “Sample Traps” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). A thin tarp made of twigs
and pine needles conceals the pit, the bottom of which is lined with sharpened wooden stakes. Ghost A baleful apparition appears before you, its hollow eyes dark with anger. Many ghosts haunt this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Armory. Stoic and impenetrable, the lofty fortress houses the rank and file of the Harmonium, Sigil’s militant guards and enforcers. Taciturn sentries march along its spiked, gray-slate roof, gazing
angel detests lies. Factol Hashkar, leader of the Fraternity of Order. Madam Rule, a scornful pit fiend known for her harsh interjections and screeching metal gavel. Matias Tapia Kolyarut Hall of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Digging Spot A shallow pit in the corner of this room is ringed with black ridges like necrotized flesh. A figure vigorously digs in the pit with a rusted spade. An enormous lump of teeth and flesh hangs
other supplies are stacked haphazardly in this area. The pile includes a spiked divan, a table with a single central leg, and a clockwork machine with the gears fused together. A toppled worktable at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
pit on the north side of the room.
Doors lead to the east and the southwest. This room serves as a guard post for the Black Earth cult. It also provides a good place from which the earth cultists
gp, and an embroidered silk robe worth 80 gp. A suit of elven chain is folded inside a wooden chest. B23. Shrine of Bleeding Stone An irregular pit fills the center of this large hall. In the middle of