Crossbow Trap

TrapXGEp. 1132014

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.

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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."
  ]
}