How do I balance trap damage against my party's level?
Use the hazard or encounter guidance from your game system. This table supplies effects but does not set damage, saves, difficulty, or a target character level.
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Random Trap Effect Generator
What happens when a trap goes off
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A look inside this table
1A volley of darts fires from hidden slots in the walls
2A gout of flame erupts from the floor, filling a cone in front of the trigger
3A blade sweeps across at neck height from a concealed slot in the wall
4A jet of acid sprays from a carved face on the wall
5A spray of shrapnel explodes outward from a clay vessel
6A burst of superheated steam erupts from vents in the floor
7A shower of molten metal pours from channels in the ceiling
8A barrage of stones launches from spring-loaded wall panels
Questions about this table
What makes a trap effect memorable versus annoying?
Memorable effects change the situation in interesting ways - splitting the party, creating a new problem to solve, or forcing an unexpected choice. Annoying effects simply punish without creating engagement, like unavoidable damage with no counterplay. The difference is whether the effect opens up new gameplay or shuts it down.
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