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Wyvern Poison (Injury)
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half as much damage on a successful one.
Injury. Injury poison can be applied to weapons, ammunition, trap components, and other objects that deal piercing or slashing damage and remains potent until
Serpent Venom (Injury)
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on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Injury. Injury poison can be applied to weapons, ammunition, trap components, and other objects that deal piercing or slashing damage and
Purple Worm Poison (Injury)
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save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Injury. Injury poison can be applied to weapons, ammunition, trap components, and other objects that deal piercing or slashing damage and remains potent
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The Book of Many Things
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Equipment: A cracked hourglass, a set of rusty manacles, a half-empty bottle, a hunting trap, a gaming set (matching your chosen proficiency), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
corpse’s eye sockets; the gems allow the false lich to trap creatures’ souls and transfer the souls to its creator.
A false lich often gradually gains a sense of self-identity. While many
disadvantage on this saving throw. The target takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Soul Siphon", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save or half as
Demilich (Variant)
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Monster Manual (2014)
Avoidance. If the demilich is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half
":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the demilich regains hit points equal to the total damage dealt to all targets.
Trap Soul. The demilich targets one creature that it can see within 30 feet of it. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Caustic Mist", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage and is blinded until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t blinded.
Shapechanger
-shifting prowess allow it to take on the semblance of a vast trove of treasures, not just a single object. Like smaller mimic;mimics, hoard mimics exude adhesive goo to trap prey. They can also vent a
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
, taking 61 (7d8 + 30);{"diceNotation":"7d8+30", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Necromancy", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
performed a ritual that turned Sovereign Keep into a ghost trap: anyone who dies within the castle walls rises as an incorporeal spirit, trapped within the castle. Then, he waited. When adventurers
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
half as much damage on a successful one.The ultimate threat created by the Rogue card, the veiled presence is a Celestial for tier 4 play (levels 17 to 20). This being descends from an Outer Plane to
succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency bonus, and struck targets take damage equal to the total. The damage is
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
":"Misdirecting Escape", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The invisibility lasts until the end of the infiltrator’s next turn.An
target up to two creatures the villain can see in the lair. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
(4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Amorphous Escape", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. This
by a trap. The villain rolls a number of d6s equal to its proficiency bonus, and struck targets take damage equal to the total. The damage is bludgeoning;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
exquisite bow. The half-orc nearby shouts orders, helping the two combatants coordinate their assault to the best advantage.
A dwarf in chain mail interposes his shield between the ogre’s club
and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
13. Hidden Traps Two traps are hidden in these unadorned halls. 13a. Teleport Trap A teleport trap (see “Teleport Traps”) fills the 10-foot-square space marked on the map. A creature teleported by
this trap arrives at a location determined by rolling a d20 and consulting the following table: d20 Teleport Destination 1–10 The teleport trap in area 19 11–18 The teleport trap in area 22a 19–20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Divination. The creature that triggered the trap must succeed on a DC
erupts from the trapped tile. The creature that triggered this trap must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Mask. Because Rezmir is a half-dragon, it’s unlikely that her clothing or armor will fit anyone else. The wardrobe containing the cult regalia is trapped. The trap can be detected with a
throw, taking 24 (7d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one; the character who set off the trap has disadvantage on this saving throw. All Cult of the Dragon items in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
35. Scythe-Seeing Chasm. The southern end of this chamber has collapsed into a lava-filled chasm (see area 40). Sweltering heat from the lava fills the room.
Doors. The northern half of the room is
female dwarf has fallen prey to a scythe trap, her dead body pinned between the trap’s blades and the western wall. Halaster has placed a teleport trap (see “Teleport Traps”) just south of the scythe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
8. Kraken Kibble This half of the broken vessel is more accessible, so the characters can easily peer into this section as they approach. As the characters get close enough to see into this area
, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: This half of the broken ship is wide open. Lines with large hooks hang from the top of the inside, stretched from floor to ceiling and secured at either end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Dragon Mask. Because Rezmir is a half-dragon, it’s unlikely that her clothing or armor will fit anyone else. The wardrobe containing the cult regalia is trapped. The trap can be detected with a successful
, taking 24 (7d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one; the character who set off the trap has disadvantage on this saving throw. All Cult of the Dragon items in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
unstable section must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once the trap is triggered, the floor
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Wedging an iron spike or other object under the pressure plate prevents the trap from activating. A successful dispel magic (DC 13) cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Countermeasures. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the presence of ash and faint burn marks in the area affected by this trap
Example Simple Traps The following simple traps can be used to populate your adventures or as models for your own creations. Bear Trap Simple trap (level 1–4, dangerous threat) A bear trap resembles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
must step on the correct tiles. Stepping on an incorrect tile sets off a trap. Traps Certain tiles (as indicated in this trap’s “Solution” section) are trapped. A trapped tile is triggered when more
tile or one of its adjacent tiles must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. As an action, a character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
snare trap. The trap is depicted on map E. Snare Trap. This trap consists of bent saplings and a loop of gore-encrusted rope. A creature that moves, prods, or otherwise disturbs the meat must succeed
on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or be hoisted 5 feet into the air. The hoisted creature has the Restrained condition until it gets free. Rules for detecting, disabling, and escaping the trap are as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Every other character within 5 feet takes 2d4 bludgeoning damage, or half as much damage with a successful saving throw. A character who is actively looking for a trap on the stairs can find the
8. Kobold Barracks The steps down from area 7 are trapped; see “Collapsing Trap” below for details. Area 8 is the kobolds’ living quarters. It was a natural cavern, but it has been enlarged and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K61. Elevator Trap See area K31 and the accompanying Elevator Trap diagram before running this encounter. This dusty, ten-foot-wide, thirty-foot-long corridor has a flat ceiling ten feet overhead. To
the south, a web-filled stairway spirals down into darkness. The north end of the hall ends at a wooden door. Map: Elevator Trap View Player Version This hallway contains an elevator trap, triggered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
off the trap when the chest opens. If characters spend 10 minutes or more studying the carvings, they can learn two things. First, black dragons are overrepresented. Almost half the dragons shown
9. Dragon Shrine This cave is a shrine to Tiamat, but with an emphasis on her black dragon head and on black dragons in general. It also contains many Cult of the Dragon icons and a devious trap for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Every character within 5 feet takes 2d4 bludgeoning damage, or half that with a successful saving throw. A character who is actively looking for a trap on the stairs can find the trapped step with a
8. Kobold Barracks The steps down from area 7 are trapped; see “Collapsing Trap” below for details. Area 8 is the kobolds’ living quarters. It was a natural cavern, but it has been enlarged and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
duergar opened the chest without noticing its trap and was shot to death by spring-loaded darts. Her companions carefully looted most of the chest’s contents, leaving her dart-riddled corpse hanging half out of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (5d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The trap mechanism is beyond the doors and inside the ceiling, so it can’t be disabled from outside.
false door, and the trap is triggered. Ceiling Trap. If the ceiling is prodded with any force, or if the doors are opened, the ceiling of the tunnel collapses. Creatures under the collapse must make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
when the trap is triggered makes a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 1d6 Bludgeoning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one from the barrage of rocks. If the trap is
into the storytelling of what the connection is to the character or characters can be a memorable tale!
Trap A trap set by the goblins protects their lair. Introducing a Trap
You must make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
condition for 1 hour. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. Avoid. The trap doesn’t trigger if the lock is opened using a Knock spell or similar magic. Detect and Disarm
Example Traps Traps are presented in alphabetical order. Collapsing Roof Deadly Trap (Levels 1–4) Trigger: A creature crosses a trip wire
Duration: Instantaneous
This trap uses a trip wire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
take advantage of the city’s visitors. Garra has an apartment in Terminus where she left a trap for the characters. The half-ogre took the books and schemas recovered in Old Sharn’s ruins and boarded a lightning rail bound for Wroat that’s about to leave Terminus Station.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Creatures in the pit have disadvantage on the saving throw, as there’s precious little space to maneuver. Teleport Trap Halaster has placed a teleport
trap (see “Teleport Traps”) between the two southern statues. A creature teleported by this trap arrives at a location determined by rolling a d20 and consulting the following table: d20 Teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
) bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, the character takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked prone. Countermeasures. Characters can contend with the trap in various ways
Spin Cycle Trap The first time a creature enters any of the chambers on the Command Deck, a trap activates, causing the ship to rapidly spin end over end for 1 minute. When the ship starts to spin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Example Complex Traps The following complex traps can be used to challenge characters or to inspire your own creations. Path of Blades Complex trap (level 1–4, dangerous threat) Hidden within a
. Trigger. This trap activates as soon as a non-undead creature enters the hallway, and it remains active while any non-undead creature is within the hall. Initiative. The trap acts on initiative count 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
9. Dragon Shrine This cave is a shrine to Tiamat, but with an emphasis on her black dragon head and on black dragons in general. It also contains many Cult of the Dragon icons, and a devious trap for
the unwary; see “Acid Trap” below. Flickering oil lamps provide dim light. Langdedrosa Cyanwrath occupies the shrine, and he is joined by two human berserkers. (If the adventuring party contains more