Skratchsnap Ambush Snare
This trap is found disarmed at a goblin ambush site, hinting at a recent skirmish or impending attack.
- When triggered by pressure or tripwire, snaps shut with bladed pincers dealing 2d6 slashing damage (Dexterity DC 13 to avoid).
- Concealed easily in underbrush or debris, granting advantage on Stealth checks to hide it.
- Reusable after a short rest to reset the mechanism.
A compact, rust-tarnished mechanical trap forged from scavenged goblin scrap metal, designed to spring with lethal force when triggered.
This trap is found disarmed at a goblin ambush site, hinting at a recent skirmish or impending attack.
Crafted by ingenious goblin tinkers of the Bogtooth tribe, this trap was a favored tool in their ambush raids through tangled forests.
Emits a faint series of metallic clicks and whirrs just before triggering.
GM Notes
- Deals 2d6 slashing damage if triggered and failed Dex save (DC 13).
- Grants advantage on Stealth to hide the trap in natural terrain.
- Can be reset after a short rest by applying a simple winding key.