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A '''bola''' consists of a length of cord with weights on each end or three weights tied to a center point. When thrown, it can entangle a target.
 
A '''bola''' consists of a length of cord with weights on each end or three weights tied to a center point. When thrown, it can entangle a target.
  
'''Special:''' A {{SRD5|Large}} or smaller creature hit by a bola is {{srd5lc|Grappled}} until it is freed. A cannot grapple creatures that are formless, or creatures that are {{SRD5|Huge}} or larger. A creature can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to make a {{SRD5|DC}} 10 Strength {{srd5lc|Check}}, freeing itself or another creature within its {{srd5lc|Reach}} on a success. Dealing 5 {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage to the net ({{SRD5|AC}} 10) also frees the creature without harming it, ending the effect and destroying the bolo.  
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'''Special:''' A {{SRD5|Large}} or smaller creature hit by a bola is {{srd5lc|Grappled}} until it is freed. A cannot grapple creatures that are formless. A creature can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to make a {{SRD5|DC}} 10 Strength {{srd5lc|Check}}, freeing itself or another creature within its {{srd5lc|Reach}} on a success. Dealing 5 {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage to the bola ({{SRD5|AC}} 10) also frees the creature without harming it, ending the effect and destroying the bola.  
  
 
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Bola

Simple Ranged Weapon

Name Cost Damage Weight Properties
Bola 5 gp 1d4 bludgeoning 3 lbs Finesse, Light, Range (20/60), Special, Thrown

A bola consists of a length of cord with weights on each end or three weights tied to a center point. When thrown, it can entangle a target.

Special: A Large or smaller creature hit by a bola is grappled until it is freed. A cannot grapple creatures that are formless. A creature can use its action to make a DC 10 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing 5 slashing damage to the bola (AC 10) also frees the creature without harming it, ending the effect and destroying the bola.

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Facts about "Bola (5e Weapon)"
AuthorRlyehable +
Canontrue +
Cost5 gp +
Damage1d4 +
DamageTypeBludgeoning +
Finessetrue +
Identifier5e Weapon +
Lighttrue +
Magicfalse +
ProficiencySimple +
PropertiesFinesse +, Light +, Range (20/60) +, Special + and Thrown +
Range20/60 +
RatingUnrated +
Specialtrue +
SummaryThrowing weapon that grapples +
Throwntrue +
TitleBola +
TypeRanged +
Weight3 +