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Drider

CR 6.00 monstrosity chaotic evil Large
Drider is a large chaotic evil monstrosity.

Drider is a large chaotic evil monstrosity.

Monstrosities are unnatural creatures with strange origins, such as mimics and owlbears.

Movement: walk 30 ft., climb 30 ft. • Senses: darkvision 120 ft.

Signature traits include Spider Climb, Sunlight Sensitivity, Web Walker.

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. 13 (2d8 + 4) Piercing damage.

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

Bonus Actions

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

STR
16 (+3)
DEX
19 (+4)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
12 (+1)
HP
123 (13d10 + 52)
AC
19 (natural armor)
Speed
30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Details
Type
monstrosity
Alignment
chaotic evil
Size
Large
Senses
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages
Elvish, Undercommon
Source
System Reference Document 5.2.1