Forcing Open

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Structures that can be opened—such as doors, gates, and windows—can be Forced Open using Athletics. This is usually necessary only if they’re locked or stuck. The DC to Force Open a structure uses the Thievery DC of its lock but adjusts it to be very hard (increasing the DC by 5). If there’s no lock, use the following table; when lifting a portcullis, use the lock DC or the DC from the table, whichever is higher.

StructureForce Open DC Stuck door or window15 Exceptionally stuck20 Lift wooden portcullis20 Lift iron portcullis30 Bend metal bars30