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Thieves' Tools

D&D 5e · 2014·Tools·No attunement

Thieves' Tools

Tool


Type
Tools
Weight
1 lb
Attunement
Not required
Rarity
Nonmagical
Price
25 GP

Using Thieves' Tools

Thieves' Tools. A small file, lock picks, a small mirror on a metal handle, narrow-bladed scissors and pliers. If proficient, add your Proficiency Bonus to ability checks to disarm traps or open locks. A tool helps you craft or repair an item, forge a document, pick a lock, or perform another task. Proficiency with a tool lets you add your Proficiency Bonus to ability checks made using it. Tool use is not tied to one ability; the GM chooses the ability appropriate to the task.

Full item details & properties

Rules for this edition

Tool checks
If proficient, add your Proficiency Bonus to ability checks made using this tool. The GM chooses the ability for the task; each tool type requires its own proficiency.

Tags & related references

No AttunementNonmagicalThieves ToolsTool →

Thieves' Tools FAQ

Does Thieves' Tools require attunement?

No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.

Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?

The listed price is a reference from this catalogue entry. Availability and the final price depend on your game and GM.

Rules source: System Reference Document 5.1 ↗

This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 ("SRD 5.1") by Wizards of the Coast LLC and available at https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document. The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. JustRoll independently checked 2014 item text, tables, properties, prices and weights against official SRD 5.1; converted currency to GP and structured mechanics and edition-specific tags. Identity links to 2024 do not transfer rules. Original API snapshots remain unchanged.

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