Large monstrosity, chaotic evil
- Armor Class
- 19 (natural armor)
- Hit Points
- 123 (13d10 + 52)
- Speed
- 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
- Challenge
- 6 (2,300 XP)
- Skills
- Stealth +9, Perception +5
- Senses
- darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
- Languages
- Elvish, Undercommon
Traits
The drider has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put the drider to sleep.
The drider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
While in sunlight, the drider has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Actions
The drider makes three attacks, either with its longsword or its longbow. It can replace one of those attacks with a bite attack.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.
Spellcasting
The drider is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The drider has the following spells prepared from the cleric spell list: