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The '''net trap''' is a [[trap]] which drops a single [[throwing net]] on the first character or monster that 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 either break the net or slip out of it.
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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.
  
Some types of enemies are immune to nets ([[jelly|jellies]], [[insubstantial]] spirits, and monsters of [[size]] giant or larger), and thus are not affected by net traps.
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==Tips & Tricks==
  
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A net trap can be disarmed and the net retrieved:
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*characters with high [[Evasion]] could dodge the net;
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*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 steped on them.
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*Prior to [[0.24]], net traps not always triggered 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.  
 
*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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[[Category:Traps]]

Revision as of 12:34, 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 is hanging from the dungeon's ceiling, with a string attached and rigged to make it fall onto anyone who trips it.
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 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.

Tips & Tricks

A net trap can be disarmed and the net retrieved:

  • characters with high Evasion could dodge the net;
  • you could blink or hop out of the net without ripping it.

See also

History

  • Prior to 0.24, net traps not always triggered 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.