Drider Spellcaster

CreatureMMp. 1202014SRD

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)
STR
16
+3
DEX
16
+3
CON
18
+4
INT
13
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
12
+1
Skills
Stealth +9, Perception +5
Senses
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages
Elvish, Undercommon

Traits

Fey Ancestry.

The drider has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put the drider to sleep.

Spider Climb.

The drider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the drider has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Web Walker.

The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Multiattack.

The drider makes three attacks, either with its longsword or its longbow. It can replace one of those attacks with a bite attack.

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.

Longsword.

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.

Longbow.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Spellcasting

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:

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