Bursting a magical net?

[Malin Genie]

Normally in order to damage a magical weapon, you need to have either a magical weapon or equivalent damage reduction yourself.

The net description in the PHB lists a (Strength check) DC to 'burst' the net.

My question is simply: can a creature without a magical weapon or damage reduction burst a magical net?

Follow-on question: a net is generally made of rope (?) Could one be woven of mithril or adamatine threads to improve its hardness and hp (and possibly break DC?)

 

[RigaMortus]

I'd say "YES" to the "can it be made of other materials to improve it's hardness/hit points"

The other question, I don't know. I wouldn't even want to guess. I'm curious myself.

 

[Geoff Watson]

Needing a equal or higher plus weapon to damage a weapon only applies to the 'Strike a Weapon' (aka Sunder) combat maneuver.

Magic weapons are not invulnerable to other sources of damage; so you could break a magical net with a strength check.

Or you could rule that winning the strength check merely alllows the victim to escape, without breaking the net, so the net-wielder's player doesn't complain too much.

Geoff.

 

[Caliber]

If nothing else, I would raise the Strength check by the plus of the net.

Complete house rule though.