Entangled

The creature is ensnared by something — vines, webs, ropes, or similar restraints. It can still act but is significantly hampered in movement and combat.

Effects

• –2 penalty on attack rolls.
• –4 penalty to Dexterity.
• Cannot move unless the entangling effect allows it (e.g., a web anchored to a surface prevents movement; a tanglefoot bag halves speed instead).
• If not anchored in place, the creature can move at half speed.
• Casting spells while entangled requires a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level), or the spell is lost.
• 15% arcane spell failure chance in addition to any armor-based failure, if the entangling effect wraps the body.

Ending the Condition

• The creature can attempt to break free with an Escape Artist check or a Strength check (DC set by the entangling effect).
• Freedom of movement prevents entanglement entirely and allows immediate escape if already entangled.
• Destroying the entangling effect (e.g., cutting a web, dispelling a entangle spell) ends the condition.
• Some effects have a duration after which entanglement ends automatically.

Related Conditions

• Grappled — similarly restricts movement and imposes penalties, but results from a creature's hold rather than an environmental effect.
• Pinned — a more severe version of grappled; entangled creatures cannot be pinned by the entangling effect itself.
• Prone — sometimes applied alongside entangled by area effects like entangle.

Common Sources

The entangle spell; web spell; tanglefoot bags; spider webs; the Entangling weapon enchantment; net weapons; certain monster special attacks (giant spiders, ropers, vine creatures). The freedom of movement spell is the standard counter.