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Climber's Kit

Climber's Kit

Weight: 12 lb.
Cost: 25 GP
Category: Tool
Function: Anchor point for climbing

Description​

A climber's kit includes special pitons, boot tips, gloves, and a harness. This professional equipment allows adventurers to create secure anchor points and safely navigate vertical terrain that would otherwise be impossible to climb.

Kit Contents​

  • Pitons: Metal spikes for creating anchor points in rock or wood
  • Hammer: Specialized tool for driving pitons into surfaces
  • Harness: Safety equipment for securing climber to rope
  • Gloves: Improve grip and protect hands during climbing
  • Boot Tips: Spiked attachments for better footing on ice or rock

Usage Instructions​

Anchor Creation: Spend 10 minutes to create a secure anchor point that can support up to 2,000 pounds of weight.

Safety Climbing: When properly anchored, climbing attempts have advantage on Athletics checks and falling distance is reduced by half.

Surface Requirements: Works on rock, ice, wood, and similar natural surfaces. Cannot create anchors in metal, glass, or magical barriers.

Tactical Applications​

  • Vertical Exploration: Access elevated areas safely
  • Escape Routes: Create emergency exit paths
  • Rope Bridge Construction: Anchor points for spanning gaps
  • Siege Operations: Scale fortress walls
  • Rescue Operations: Safely retrieve party members from heights

Climbing Mechanics​

Setup Time: 10 minutes per anchor point Weight Capacity: Each anchor supports up to 2,000 lbs Durability: Anchors remain secure until deliberately removed Multiple Anchors: Can create climbing routes with multiple safety points

Environmental Considerations​

Rock Climbing: Ideal conditions, anchors hold maximum weight Ice Climbing: Requires careful placement, reduced holding power Wooden Surfaces: Good for temporary anchors, may damage structure Soft Earth: Limited effectiveness, anchors may pull free

Limitations​

  • Requires suitable surface material for piton placement
  • Setup time makes it unsuitable for combat situations
  • Heavy and bulky compared to basic rope
  • Pitons may be left behind when removed hastily
  • Noise from hammering can alert enemies

Maintenance​

Keep metal components clean and rust-free. Check rope and harness for wear or damage. Replace worn pitons that might fail under load. Store in a dry place to prevent deterioration.