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The '''net trap''' is a [[trap]] which drops a single [[throwing net]] on the player if someone steps on it. The net may be dodged with high [[Evasion]]. If hit by the net, the victim becomes [[held]] and cannot move or attack until they break the net.
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The '''net trap''' is a [[trap]] which drops a single [[throwing net]] on the player if any creature steps on it in the player's [[LOS]]. If hit by the net, the victim becomes [[held]] and cannot move or attack until they break the net.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
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*Net traps can be dodged with high [[Evasion]].
A net trap can be disarmed and the net retrieved:
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*While moving and attacking are impossible while trapped in a net, you can still cast spells, drink potions, or read scrolls.
 
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*[[Blink]]ing, [[Strong_Legs|hopping]], or [[scroll of teleportation|teleporting]] out of the net not only frees you immediately, but also leaves the net intact for you to pick up and use yourself.
*characters with high [[Evasion]] could dodge the net;
 
*you could [[blink]] or [[Strong_Legs|hop]] out of the net without ripping it.
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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==History==
 
==History==
*Prior to [[0.24]], net traps not always triggered when the player stepped on them.
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*Prior to [[0.24]], net traps had a chance of not triggering when the player stepped on them.
*Prior to [[0.23]], net traps were not made to affect the player when triggered by monsters anywhere in line of sight, and weren't always revealed.  
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*Prior to [[0.23]], net traps would only affect the creature that stepped into them.
  
 
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[[Category:Traps]]

Revision as of 17:37, 20 November 2019

Version 0.24: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
A large concealed net hanging from the dungeon's ceiling, enchanted by the powers of Zot to land only on intruders.
Net trap.png Net Trap
Difficulty 5
Ammo 1
Effect Held

The net trap is a trap which drops a single throwing net on the player if any creature steps on it in the player's LOS. If hit by the net, the victim becomes held and cannot move or attack until they break the net.

Tips & Tricks

  • Net traps can be dodged with high Evasion.
  • While moving and attacking are impossible while trapped in a net, you can still cast spells, drink potions, or read scrolls.
  • Blinking, hopping, or teleporting out of the net not only frees you immediately, but also leaves the net intact for you to pick up and use yourself.

See also

History

  • Prior to 0.24, net traps had a chance of not triggering when the player stepped on them.
  • Prior to 0.23, net traps would only affect the creature that stepped into them.