Hidden Pit

Sample Hazards · Worked Examples

Level 0

Type Trap

Nature Reactive

Spot Thievery DC 15

Save Reflex DC 15

Damage 1d6 bludgeoning

Trigger A creature steps onto the hidden cover.

Disable Thievery DC 15 — wedge the door or jam the mechanism.

Reset Close and reset the door from the pit's edge.

A shallow pit disguised under debris, cloth or loose earth.

(1+) The ground looks slightly disturbed.
(6+) A faint seam where the cover doesn't match.
(11+) The pit cover's outline is obvious.
(16+) The holding mechanism is clear; it can be disabled without a roll (GM's call).

Effect

Reflex save. Failure: falls in, 1d6 bludgeoning. Success: catches the edge.