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Drider

D&D 5e · 2014·Large Monstrosity·Chaotic Evil

Armor class
19natural armor
Hit points
12313d10+52
Challenge
62,300 XP
Proficiency
+3

Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Ability scores, modifiers and saving throws
MeasureStrDexConIntWisCha
Score161618131412
Mod+3+3+4+1+2+1
Save+3+3+4+1+2+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.

Innate Spellcasting

The drider's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). The drider can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire

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.

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Rules source: System Reference Document 5.1 ↗

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