====== Disable Device (DEX) ======

You are skilled at disarming traps and opening locks. In addition, this skill lets you sabotage simple mechanical devices, such as catapults, wagon wheels, and doors.

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You'll need a set of [[equipment:tools_and_kits#thieves_tools|Thieves' Tools]] to effectively use this skill, in most campaign settings.
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Below are some common DCs and time units involved in a Disable Device check:

===== Table: Example Disable Device DCs and Time Units =====
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^ Device                                          ^ Time         ^ DC                  ^ Take 10?   ^ Take 20?   ^ Example or Special Notes                                                    ^
| Disable or rig simple device                    | 1 round      | 10                  |            |            | Jam a lock                                                                  |
| Disable or rig tricky device                    | 1d4 rounds   | 15                 |            |            | Sabotage a wagon wheel                                                      |
| Disable or rig difficult device                 | 2d4 rounds   | 20                |            |            | Disable or reset a trap                                                     |
| Open a simple lock                              | varies       | 20/30               | Yes        | Yes        | Number after the slash is without using proper tools                        |
| Disable or rig extremely complex device         | 2d4 rounds   | 25                 |            |            | Disable or reset a complex trap, cleverly sabotage a clockwork device       |
| Open an average lock                            | varies       | 25/35               | Yes        | Yes        | Number after the slash is without using proper tools                        |
| Disable a magic trap (such as a symbol spell)   | varies       | 25 + spell level   |            |            | Only characters with the Sneak Attack Talent can disarm magic traps.  |
| Open a good lock                                | varies       | 30/40               | Yes        | Yes        | Number after the slash is without using proper tools                        |
| Open an amazing lock                            | varies       | 40/50               | Yes        | Yes        | Number after the slash is without using proper tools                        |