Game Master's Guide to Traps and Terrors
Create Deadly and Unforgettable 5E Encounters
Turn your world into a deadlier, more dynamic battlefield with Game Master's Guide to Traps and Terrors. Whether you want to challenge your players with cunning dungeon traps, protect a villain's lair, or let your players build their own defenses, this guide has everything you need.
A Treasure Trove of Traps and Terrors80 detailed trap designs, including modular variants
100+ magic and mechanical upgrades to customize any trap
Battlefield, castle, dungeon, temple, urban, and wilderness traps
Construction time and costs-so players can build their own deadly defenses
Perfect for GMs designing dungeons, enemy strongholds, and high-stakes encounters
Great for players who want to fortify their own strongholds
Designed for quick, in-game use or deep customization
MageGate Games creates premium, professionally edited books for serious GMs-not amateur fluff or AI slop. Every product is hand-crafted, deeply playtested, and built to last across multiple campaigns.
Compatible with 5E-No Conversions NeededThis book is fully compatible with the 2014 and 2024 editions of the 5E rules and works seamlessly with the PHB, DMG, and MM. Whether you're a GM creating devious challenges or a player constructing an impenetrable fortress, this book provides everything you need to integrate traps into your game.
Expand Your CollectionCheck out our Game Master's Guide series and other 5E books from MageGate Games, including:
250 Best Magic Items series
Extreme Encounters series
Get your copy now and make your 5E game more thrilling than ever
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