Drider

CreatureXMMp. 1052024SRD

Large monstrosity, chaotic evil

Armor Class
19
Hit Points
123 (13d10 + 52)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Challenge
6 (2,300 XP)
STR
16
+3
DEX
19
+4
CON
18
+4
INT
13
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
12
+1
Skills
Stealth +10, Perception +6
Senses
Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages
Elvish, Undercommon

Traits

Spider Climb.

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

Sunlight Sensitivity.

While in sunlight, the drider has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls.

Web Walker.

The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the drider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Actions

Multiattack.

The drider makes three attacks, using Foreleg or Poison Burst in any combination.

Foreleg.

Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Piercing damage.

Poison Burst.

Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 120 ft. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3) Poison damage.

Spellcasting

Magic of the Spider Queen 5.

The drider casts Darkness, Faerie Fire, or Web, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14).

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