# Block and Tackle > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Adventuring Gear | > | **Cost** | 1 gp | > | **Weight** | 5 lb. | --- ## Description A set of pulleys with a cable threaded through them and a hook to attach to objects. A block and tackle uses mechanical advantage to allow a creature to lift far heavier loads than it could manage alone. --- ## Properties - A block and tackle allows you to hoist up to **four times** the weight you could normally lift. - Requires a secure anchor point and sufficient rope.