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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
lock with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. A character using makeshift tools can attempt the same check but has disadvantage. A lock-picking attempt might draw the attention of the guards, requiring
a Dexterity (Stealth) check contested by the guards’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score to carry it off without notice. Each of the guards on duty in the other areas of the outpost has a key to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Mark of Warding Traits If you’re a dwarf with the Mark of Warding, you have this subrace, with the following traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1. Warder’s Intuition
alarm and mage armor spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast the arcane lock spell with it. Once you cast any of these spells with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dwarf Subrace: Mark of Warding If you’re a dwarf with the Mark of Warding, you have this subrace, with the following traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1. Warder’s
the alarm and mage armor spells with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast the arcane lock spell with it. Once you cast any of these spells with this trait, you can’t cast that spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Countess (p. 192) The fourth bullet point has changed to “She has an Intelligence score of 16 (+3) and gains the Spellcasting action option described below.” The Spellcasting trait is now a
attacks):
At will: mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost
2/day each: arcane lock, gust of wind, invisibility, magic missile, unseen servant
1/day each: globe of invulnerability, haste, hypnotic pattern, ice storm, lightning bolt, Mordenkainen’s sword, wall of force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
subrace replace the tiefling’s Ability Score Increase and Infernal Legacy traits given in the Player’s Handbook. There is one exception: tieflings connected to Asmodeus. Those tieflings use the traits in
tieflings use the Ability Score Increase and Infernal Legacy traits in the Player’s Handbook. Baalzebul The crumbling realm of Maladomini is ruled by Baalzebul, who excels at corrupting those whose minor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gromph’s Outer Sanctum The black marble door to Gromph Baenre’s chambers is etched with silvery runes around its edge and closed with an arcane lock keyed to him. Picking the lock requires a
. Trapped Secret Door Any party member with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 20 or higher notices a secret door in the wall, while a character searching the room for secret doors must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
archery contest, you might decide that the more an attack roll exceeds the target’s AC, the higher the character’s score. The archery target might have AC 11, but it has five concentric rings indicating
. For example, rolling a 1 on a failed attempt to pick a lock might jam the lock, and rolling a 20 on a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check might reveal an extra clue. For attack rolls, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to solving the shrine’s puzzle. The doors to the shrine are not locked and hang heavy on their hinges. Each door weighs 600 pounds, so one or more characters need a combined Strength score of 20 or
. Using thieves’ tools, a character can pick the lock on the pedestal with a successful DC 25 Dexterity check. A character who fails the check by 5 or more accidentally triggers the trap. Trap. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIALS ONLY.” The door to area B2 is locked. The lock can be picked by a character who makes a successful DC 17 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or the door can be forced open with
passive Perception score of 15 or higher spot both secret doors as they pass by. Otherwise, finding a secret door requires a search of the wall and a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. They are unlocked unless the text states otherwise. Iarno Albrek (area 12) and a bugbear named Mosk (area 9) each carry an iron key that can lock or unlock every door in the complex. A locked door can
requires a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher, whereas a character who takes the time to search the wall can find the secret door with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
bars blocks the northwest entrance and is usually locked. One of the derro cultists carries the key. The lock can be opened with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. A creature with a
appearances to the contrary. Characters hoping to sneak past them must succeed on Dexterity (Stealth) checks contested by the bears’ passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13. On their first turn, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Point to impose Disadvantage on that roll. Skulker General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Dexterity 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to
Hands As a Bonus Action, you can do one of the following. Sleight of Hand. Make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to pick a lock or disarm a trap with Thieves’ Tools or to pick a pocket. Use an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
) score of 12 or better can hear the roar of a waterfall ahead. A successful DC 14 group Strength (Athletics) check is necessary to steer or swim away from the falls. Otherwise, the characters go over
successful save indicates that the creature avoids a hard landing in the water below. There is a 50 percent chance that any waterfall area contains a duergar-built lock designed to traverse it, in which case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
stagnated here. Secret Door. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher notice a slight depression in the latrine’s northwest corner. Pushing on this depression reveals the
barricaded the entrance to the forge because they’re afraid of the monsters lurking there. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher hear a low moaning sound and shuffling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Armillary Sphere Conjunction table to determine what happens. Once a conjunction effect occurs, the armillary sphere breaks down, causing the levers to lock in place and the hatch to lock shut. The
globe do not gain this benefit. 81–90 A gem of brightness appears on the lap of the creature seated in the armillary chair. 91–99 The Intelligence score of the creature seated in the armillary chair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, such as scratch marks on a nearby wall or footprints leading to it, a character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices the secret door. Otherwise, finding a secret door
requires a search of the area and a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check.
Locks. A creature proficient with thieves’ tools can use them to pick a typical lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
be a challenging role for a player character to fill, but an NPC could provide services to the party, making them worth keeping around. Face. Typically gifted with a high Charisma score and skilled in
this role. Muscle. Sometimes sources need a bit of physical cajoling to share their stories. The Muscle has a knack for getting people to talk. Alternatively, when those in power lock away the truth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
stands close by.
Garra paid for the privilege of a private car. She is a chaotic evil half-ogre with Intelligence and Wisdom scores of 14 (+2). Her passive Wisdom (Perception) score is 12. Rot, a
Dexterity check with thieves’ tools picks the lock, and a character who makes a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check forces the chest open. The chest contains Garra’s treasure (see below), thirteen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
order. A 10-foot-square slab of 2-inch-thick stone covers each pit. Each cover is carved to resemble the floor surrounding the pit. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or
detected, an iron spike or similar object can be wedged between the pit’s cover and the surrounding floor to prevent the cover from opening. The cover can also be held in place using an arcane lock spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dresser, and a claw-footed iron chest with an arcane lock spell cast on it (keyed to the student assigned to the room). A creature can force open the magically locked chest with a successful DC 25
spells Spite has prepared, plus the following spells: arcane lock, Bigby’s hand, disintegrate, forcecage, gaseous form, glyph of warding, Leomund’s secret chest, maze, Melf’s acid arrow, Mordenkainen’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher notice hints of figures wearing red-and-black clothing among the tree branches ahead in area P2. These are Dragon Army soldiers
, prepared to ambush the characters. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher aren’t surprised when Jamir attacks. If reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, he uses plane shift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
a false section of floor, pulling a trip wire, turning a doorknob, and using the wrong key in a lock. Magic traps are often set to go off when a creature enters an area or touches an object. Some
actively looking for a trap can attempt a Wisdom (Perception) check against the trap's DC. You can also compare the DC to detect the trap with each character's passive Wisdom (Perception) score to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a false section of floor, pulling a trip wire, turning a doorknob, and using the wrong key in a lock. Magic traps are often set to go off when a creature enters an area or touches an object. Some
actively looking for a trap can attempt a Wisdom (Perception) check against the trap’s DC. You can also compare the DC to detect the trap with each character’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
heavily laden cart on a steep descent Steer a chariot around a tight turn Pick a lock Disable a trap Securely tie up a prisoner Wriggle free of bonds Play a stringed instrument Craft a small or detailed
compares your Dexterity (Stealth) check with that creature’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score, which equals 10 + the creature’s Wisdom modifier, as well as any other bonuses or penalties. If the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
west end of area 5 (at the point marked with a dotted line). This freshly spun web is difficult to spot. A character who probes ahead with a pole or a weapon, or who has a passive Perception score of 17
giant wolf spiders are perched on either side of the doorway from area 4. They attack, gaining surprise over any creature with a passive Perception score of 16 or lower, when any creature is caught by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
laden cart on a steep descent Steer a chariot around a tight turn Pick a lock Disable a trap Securely tie up a prisoner Wriggle free of bonds Play a stringed instrument Craft a small or detailed
(Perception) score, which equals 10 + the creature's Wisdom modifier, as well as any other bonuses or penalties. If the creature has advantage, add 5. For disadvantage, subtract 5. For example, if a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
attempt the same thing again. For some tasks, however, the only consequence of failure is the time it takes to attempt the task again. For example, failing a Dexterity check to pick a lock on a treasure
of a passive ability check to other abilities and skills. For example, if your game features a lot of social interaction, you can record each character’s Passive Insight score, calculated in much the same way as Passive Perception: 10 plus all modifiers that normally apply to a Wisdom (Insight) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
into them (each worth 2,500 gp and weighing 25 pounds). The iron chest under the table is 9 feet long, 6 feet tall, and 6 feet wide, and it weighs 600 pounds. A crude combination lock is built into it
. The lock has three tumblers, each one displaying the ten Dwarvish (Dethek) glyphs for the numbers from 0 to 9. The lock’s combination is 7-2-7. Duke Zalto and Duchess Brimskarda are the only ones who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, and a shambling mound. These creatures lurk amid the garden’s vegetation. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher see the creatures. A recent effort by the Onyx Scar to
shaft (see “Reaching the Tomb”). Stairs. The stairs in the garden ascend to a trapdoor that Edino (see area X10) has sealed with an arcane lock spell. As an action, a character can use thieves’ tools to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
) crumbles and the door automatically shuts, sealing characters in the lightless chamber. Once closed, the door can be pushed open only from outside. It can’t be opened from inside, and it has no lock
(Perception) score of 13 or higher hear a steady hiss as the gas seeps through tiny holes in the wall. The gas immediately fills the room and dissipates after 1 minute. While the room is filled with gas, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
arcane lock spell. 3. Guest Room The furniture in this room is scaled for giant-sized guests and includes two soft beds, a handsomely carved wooden table, and an empty wooden chest. A spacious closet
mechanism of the cage’s padlock and manually pick the lock, doing so with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. Sansuri keeps the key to the padlocks in her workshop (area 2). The Countess Sansuri carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
(Perception) score of 13 or higher spot the creature. It’s waiting for Kinyel Druu’giir, its “true love,” to emerge from the pavilion. Inside the pavilion are four drow: Sirak Mazelor (a female drow mage and
.
Shed 9 is locked, and Ghazrim DuLoc carries the only key. The lock is also trapped with a poison needle (see “Sample Traps” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The shed contains 250 pp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
around the birdcage. While Sir Talavar is in it, he can’t cast spells, but he can use his Euphoria Breath. The cage is locked and can’t be destroyed, and its lock can’t be picked. A knock spell or similar
, two giant constrictor snakes lie together, asleep. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher spot the snakes, which can move through the brambles with no reduction to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
(Perception) score is awakened at a time of your choice by a quiet disturbance: A kobold with white scales and purple eyes is fiddling with the lock on one of the guest room doors. He wears a patchwork dress
contains a wooden stool, two white robes hanging on hooks, and a large wooden trunk with a lock.
If the characters pay to enter the baths or want to enjoy any of the other facilities, they are asked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
(Perception) score of 14 or higher notice that different animal designs decorate each of the statues. Bronze Gate. Magic seals this bronze double door. It opens only if the ki-rin symbol on one of the
against the near wall of this gloomy chamber, its four legs shackled to the ground. Claw marks score the walls and floor.
Several workstations are carved into the eastern wall, each covered in