Talk:Bola (5e Weapon)

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Blocked Rating	Ghostwheel dislikes this article and rated it 1 of 4.
	This rating refers to a substantially different version of the article, or concerns mentioned in it have already been addressed.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.

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, but a bola should be no more difficult to use than a sling (less since you don't have to load it). I will consider a change about the size. --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)

I have reworked the article. I have removed the light weapon and versatile properties. I have changed the automatic grapple on a hit to a Dex saving throw to avoid the effect. I have kept the target size of Large or smaller because traditionally bolas have been used on cattle (which are large creatures). --Rlyehable (talk) 09:15, 13 August 2019 (MDT)

You should still only be able to throw one with an action, like how the net does. Otherwise it's still way too powerful when kiting enemies, for example as a fighter you can throw a few to waste the enemy's action while still making normal attacks with a hand crossbow or whatever. --Ghostwheel (talk) 09:20, 13 August 2019 (MDT)

Point taken. Added net's verbiage to restrict to only 1 attack. --Rlyehable (talk) 09:34, 13 August 2019 (MDT)