Elements of a Trap

All traps—mechanical or magic—have the following elements: trigger, reset, Search DC, Disable Device DC, attack bonus (or saving throw or onset delay), damage/effect, and Challenge Rating. Some traps may also include optional elements, such as poison or a bypass. These characteristics are described below.

• Trigger
• Reset
• Repairing and Resetting Mechanical Traps
• Bypass (Optional Element)
• Search and Disable Device DCs
• Attack Bonus/Saving Throw DC
• Damage/Effect
• Miscellaneous Trap Features

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