Breaking down a door [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Dagoroth

06-16-06, 09:27 PM
I am a little confused how exactly to make a break check.
a PC with a 14 str wants to break down a simple wooden door 5 hardness, 10 hit points, and a break DC of 13.
What are the PC's options and exactly when a break DC is used?
CryoSilver

06-16-06, 09:33 PM
Said PC stands adjacent to door and makes a Strength check (I don't recall what kind of action; full round, I think).

He rolls d20, adds his Strength modifier (+2 in this case). If he rolls an 11 or higher, the door is busted.
Neratos

06-16-06, 09:37 PM
If you don't mind that i tack a quick question ontop of yours. Can you take 20 or 10 on the str check. After all you can keep trying to break the door down can't you?
CryoSilver

06-16-06, 09:39 PM
You can take 20: there are no "consequences" for failure. You can also take 10, I guess.