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Net

Net

Weight: 3 lb.
Cost: 1 GP
Category: Tool
Function: Attack: Restrained condition

Description​

A weighted throwing net made of strong rope or cord, designed to entangle and restrain creatures. This versatile tool can be used for fishing, hunting, or combat situations where capturing rather than killing is the objective.

Usage Instructions​

Throwing: Make a ranged weapon attack against a creature within 20 feet. The net has a throwing range of 5/15 feet.

Effect: On a hit, the target is restrained until freed. The net has no effect on creatures that are formless or creatures that are Huge or larger.

Entanglement: The weighted edges wrap around the target, making movement difficult and preventing effective use of limbs.

Escape Mechanics​

Strength Check: DC 10 Strength check as an action to break free Slashing Damage: The net has AC 10 and 5 hit points. Dealing 5 slashing damage destroys the net and frees the creature Assistance: Another creature can help free the target, granting advantage on the Strength check

Tactical Applications​

  • Non-Lethal Capture: Subdue enemies without killing them
  • Crowd Control: Restrain multiple smaller creatures
  • Fishing: Catch fish in rivers, lakes, or coastal waters
  • Hunting: Capture small game alive
  • Combat Support: Disable spellcasters or mobile enemies

Combat Strategies​

Setup Attacks: Use the net to restrain enemies for allies to attack with advantage Escape Prevention: Stop fleeing enemies from getting away Spellcaster Disruption: Prevent somatic spell components Positioning Control: Force enemies to waste actions escaping

Advantages​

  • Inexpensive and reusable
  • Non-lethal restraint option
  • Effective against most creature sizes
  • Useful outside of combat situations
  • Can target multiple small creatures

Limitations​

  • Single-use per combat round
  • Ineffective against very large creatures
  • Can be destroyed by slashing weapons
  • Short range compared to other weapons
  • Requires practice to use effectively

Specialized Variants​

Fishing Net: Larger, designed for aquatic use Gladiator Net: Reinforced for combat, harder to break Weighted Net: Extra weights for better throwing accuracy Silk Net: Lighter weight, more expensive but stronger

Fishing Applications​

River Fishing: Drag through shallow water to catch fish Coastal Fishing: Use from boats or shoreline Pond Fishing: Effective in small, enclosed bodies of water

Maintenance​

Check for holes or weak spots regularly. Repair small tears with additional cord. Keep dry when stored to prevent rot. Replace worn sections before they fail in critical situations.