Failing trap perception.

[SpiritWolfFenris]

Hi hi. Have a question regarding one of my campaigns. If a character fails their perception on a trap, are they flat footed when they get poked by it or do they still retain full AC?

[DM Livgin]

Thank you, I don't know how I ever made it this far without realizing that yes, the unsuspecting are flat-footed to traps. Seriously, never even thought of it.

So, with the exception of Uncanny Dodge, they are flat-footed.

[LazarX]

Certain class features however can mitigate that.

[SpiritWolfFenris]

Awesome, thanks a lot for the response. I could not find a definitive answer which surprised me quite a bit considering I thought the situation would be fairly common. Part of me wasn't sure at all and could see it from either side, but thank you much for the confirmation.

And I know of uncanny dodge and stuff but that didn't come into effect last session.