The following table lists time required to do certain actions, particularly in the midst of battle. Many of these actions take more than one round (10 seconds).
| Action | Seconds |
|---|---|
| Search for a trap in a specific location such as a door or chest | 20 |
| Remove a trap | 10-120 |
| Search 10′x10′ area for hidden objects | 90 |
| Pick at lock | 10-120 |
| Force a lock | 15 |
| Hammer in an iron spike | 10 |
| Light a torch or flask with flint and steel | 25 |
| Light a lantern | 35 |
| Exchange an item with someone else using one hand | 20 |
| Exchange an item with someone else using both hands | 10 |
| Remove backpack carefully, unfasten opening | 20 |
| Drop backpack roughly, unfasten opening | 10 |
| Remove item from container on the ground | 10 |
| ● Removed item stored at the top of the container | -10 |
| ● Removed item is in bag of holding | +10 |
| ● Removed item is in portable hole | +20 |
| ● Removed item in backpack being worn | +10 |
| Close, fasten and wear a backpack | +10 |
| Put item in backpack being worn | 15 |
| Mount or dismount | 5 |
| Equip a shield | 20 |
| Draw or sheath a weapon or other item on belt | 5 |
| Stand up | 5 |
| Extinguish flames | 10 |
| Wear or remove leather armor | 1 minute |
| Wear or remove scale mail | 2 minutes |
| Wear or remove chain mail | 3 minutes |
| Wear or remove plate armor | 5 minutes |