Identify and interpret the signs of hidden traps through a blend of instinct, experience, and focused scanning—especially those concealed with magic, tech, or clever camouflage.
Roll 1d100 + skill bonus vs DR 100 + Trap Complexity Rating
On success, the character identifies the trap before triggering it and can take appropriate precautions.
–20 DR if the trap is crude, exposed, or improperly installed
–10 DR if the character has encountered similar trap types before
+10 to +40 DR if the trap is:
- Embedded in magic or high-tech systems
- Embedded in high-pressure environments (e.g., alarms, explosive fail-safes)
+10 to +30 DR if time is limited or distraction is present
+10 to +30 DR if moving at normal pace or faster
-10 to -20 DR if moving at half normal pace or slower.
Disarming a crate after noticing a strange humming beneath it: DR = 100 + 25 –20 (obvious install) = 105
You roll 124 → Success → Trap is detected and can potentially bypassed
Trap Awareness is the skill used when subtlety and concealment go beyond physical clues. It’s less about spotting the glint of a tripwire and more about knowing something is wrong—from inconsistent dust patterns to suspicious panel placement or hums in the environment.
This skill shines in high-tech or magical areas where traps are seamlessly integrated. While it overlaps with traditional Detect Traps, Trap Awareness goes further: it interprets layered concealment, hybrid traps, or those that use indirect methods to mislead intruders.
Essential in ruins, enemy compounds, heist environments, and exploration scenarios.
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