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|reason=This is pretty bad from a balance point of view; it has close to the power of a net, without any of the net's downsides. At the very least, limit this at 1 per action like how nets work. Also, bolas would probably wrap around one leg of a large creature, given their legs are twice the size of medium creatures, so it probably wouldn't work on them either. | |reason=This is pretty bad from a balance point of view; it has close to the power of a net, without any of the net's downsides. At the very least, limit this at 1 per action like how nets work. Also, bolas would probably wrap around one leg of a large creature, given their legs are twice the size of medium creatures, so it probably wouldn't work on them either. | ||
| − | }}Bolas: 5gp; 3lbs; finesse, light, range 20/60 | + | }} |
| + | Bolas: 5gp; 3lbs; finesse, light, range 20/60 | ||
Bolas can be used on large or smaller creatures. A hit results in the target being grappled and delivers 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A fail on a DC 12 Dexterity check (at disadvantage if the creature took a move action on its last turn) results in the creature falling prone and receiving an additional 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A creature can take a full turn action to untangle itself unless it has an intelligence of 3 or lower. Alternatively, a creature can make a DC 18 strength check or deal 5 slashing damage (AC 10) to the bolas without harming itself but destroying the bolas. If successful, the creature is longer grappled. | Bolas can be used on large or smaller creatures. A hit results in the target being grappled and delivers 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A fail on a DC 12 Dexterity check (at disadvantage if the creature took a move action on its last turn) results in the creature falling prone and receiving an additional 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A creature can take a full turn action to untangle itself unless it has an intelligence of 3 or lower. Alternatively, a creature can make a DC 18 strength check or deal 5 slashing damage (AC 10) to the bolas without harming itself but destroying the bolas. If successful, the creature is longer grappled. | ||
| + | : To Ghostwheel's points - The intent was to make it similar to, but distinct from a net. It does damage, but does not restrain (only grapples). But I take your point about the size. I will consider a change. --[[User:Rlyehable|Rlyehable]] ([[User talk:Rlyehable|talk]]) 23:23, 12 August 2019 (MDT) | ||
| + | : To 172.58.45.204 suggestion - A little too complicated IMHO. DC 18 check seems far to high. --[[User:Rlyehable|Rlyehable]] ([[User talk:Rlyehable|talk]]) 23:23, 12 August 2019 (MDT) | ||
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| This is pretty bad from a balance point of view; it has close to the power of a net, without any of the net's downsides. At the very least, limit this at 1 per action like how nets work. Also, bolas would probably wrap around one leg of a large creature, given their legs are twice the size of medium creatures, so it probably wouldn't work on them either. |
Bolas: 5gp; 3lbs; finesse, light, range 20/60 Bolas can be used on large or smaller creatures. A hit results in the target being grappled and delivers 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A fail on a DC 12 Dexterity check (at disadvantage if the creature took a move action on its last turn) results in the creature falling prone and receiving an additional 1d4 bludgeoning damage. A creature can take a full turn action to untangle itself unless it has an intelligence of 3 or lower. Alternatively, a creature can make a DC 18 strength check or deal 5 slashing damage (AC 10) to the bolas without harming itself but destroying the bolas. If successful, the creature is longer grappled.
- To Ghostwheel's points - The intent was to make it similar to, but distinct from a net. It does damage, but does not restrain (only grapples). But I take your point about the size. I will consider a change. --Rlyehable (talk) 23:23, 12 August 2019 (MDT)
- To 172.58.45.204 suggestion - A little too complicated IMHO. DC 18 check seems far to high. --Rlyehable (talk) 23:23, 12 August 2019 (MDT)
