Defenses against Web, Entangle, and the like

[Felon]

Are there any relatively low-level (3rd-level or less) defenses against being snared in spells like web & entangle? Yes, I know about Freedom of Movement, but again I'm talking about lower-level spells.

If you know of any, please state the source where it can be found. Don't think there are any in the core books, which is a shame because every rock should have a paper. Few monsters have ranks in escape artist, and few classes have it as a class skill.

Thanks!

 

[T-Bone JiuJitsu]

I would also be interested in ideas to counter these encounter breaking tactics.

 

[RangerWickett]

Why is Freedom of Movement so high level? How often are you going to need to avoid grappling a lot for an hour or more?

I propose a lower-level version.

Slip Free
Abjuration
Level: Brd 1, Clr 1, Drd 1, Rgr 1, Sor/Wiz 1
Components: V
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Personal or touch
Target: You or creature touched
Duration: 3 rounds
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless)

This spell grants the affected creature a +10 enhancement bonus to Escape Artist checks. The bonus increases to +20 at caster level 5th, and to +30 (the maximum) at caster level 9th.



This spell is good enough to get you out of a bind. And it's the same level as entangle, so it's a nice defense, but it only helps one person, whereas entangle or web can trap many people. I know a rogue/sorcerer would love this spell.

 

[Rodrigo Istalindir]

3rd level spell, or available to 3rd level characters?

For one thing, try counterspelling once in a while. It doesn't happen nearly enough.

I would probably let 'Grease' provide some bonus, or be used to counterspell either Entangle or Web.

 

[Thanee]

Dispel Magic

Bye
Thanee

 

[Tatsukun]

Well, my mage has renamed "burning hands" to "web removal".
For entangle, maybe burning hands will work too (IDHMBIFOM).

-Tatsu

 

[ForceUser]

Grease is a 1st-level spell. Read the description. If applied to a person's armor or clothes, it provides a significant bonus to Escape Artist checks made to slip free. No need to whip up a new spell, there's one already in place.

 

[Sejs]

Problem: Entangled in a Web spell.
Solution: A tindertwig (1gp)

Problem: Entangled in an Entangle spell.
Prevention: Don't get near big plants when fighting a druid.

Problem: Inconvienanced by the application of a Grease spell.
Solution: Find a friend and make the best of it. Or attempt to wrassle a hog fer money. Either one.

 

[drunkmoogle]

I believe Prestidigitation can be used to light cigars. If that's the case, there goes your Web problem (hehe... killed by a cantrip, no Save/no SR). Or you could have someone carry an actual flaming torch.

Entangle's tough to deal with. Just hope you have better ranged options than they do.

 

[gtJormungand]

One low level way is to use a cleric with the Travel domain.