# Rope, Silk (50 feet) > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Adventuring Gear | > | **Cost** | 10 gp (per 50 feet) | > | **Weight** | 5 lb. (per 50 feet) | --- ## Description A 50-foot length of fine braided silk rope. Much lighter and smoother than hempen rope, it is favored by thieves, acrobats, and anyone who needs to climb or bind without the bulk of hemp. --- ## Properties - Has **2 hit points** and can hold up to **1,000 pounds**. - A creature can burst silk rope with a successful **DC 17 Strength check**. - Lighter and less bulky than hempen rope; preferred for climbing kits and covert operations. - Can be used to **bind a creature**; a bound creature can escape with a **DC 17 Strength or Dexterity check**.