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.
Crossbow Trap
TrapXGEp. 1132014
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{
"name": "Crossbow Trap",
"page": 113,
"__prop": "trap",
"effect": [
"The trap makes two attacks against the triggering creature. {@atk rw} {@hit 8} to hit, two attacks; Hit: 5 ({@damage 1d10}) piercing damage on a hit. This attack can't gain advantage or disadvantage."
],
"rating": [
{
"tier": 1,
"threat": "dangerous"
}
],
"source": "XGE",
"entries": [
"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."
],
"trigger": [
"A creature that walks through the trip wire triggers the trap."
],
"trapHazType": "SMPL",
"countermeasures": [
"A successful {@dc 15} Wisdom ({@skill Perception}) check reveals the trip wire. A successful {@dc 15} Dexterity check using {@item thieves' tools|phb} disables the trip wire, and a check with a total of 5 or lower triggers the trap."
]
}