# Overview Typically made of Iron or Wood, a portcullis blocks a passage or an archway until it is raised into the ceiling by a Winch and Chain. ## Cover & Statistics **Attacking & Cover.** Creatures within 5 feet of a lowered portcullis can make ranged attacks or cast spells through it, and they have Three-Quarters [[Cover|Three-Quarters Cover]] against attacks, spells, and other effects originating from the opposite side. **Destroy Portcullis.** A portcullis can also be attacked and destroyed, use the AC and [[HP]] of a [[Doors|Metal Door]] (if iron) or a [[Doors|Wooden Door]] (if wood). <br> # Portcullis Size Table | Portcullis Size | DC to Lift (Wood) | DC to Lift (Iron) | | :--------------------------------- |:-------:|:-------:| | Medium (8 ft. tall × 5 ft. wide) | 15 | 20 | | Large (10 ft. tall × 10 ft. wide) | 20 | 25 | | Huge (20 ft. tall × 15 ft. wide) | 25 | 30 |