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Drider

Large · Monstrosity · CR 6 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

18 (natural armor)

112

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2300

Initiative Bonus +6

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity +6 Constitution +4 Intelligence +1 Wisdom +2 Charisma +1

Languages

Elvish,Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison,poisoned

Damage Resistances

Fey Ancestry,Monstrosity Resilience

Traits

Fey Ancestry

The drider is resistant to the charmed condition, and magic can't put the drider to sleep.

Monstrosity Resilience

The drider is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.

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, and its Perception is 10 when perceiving by sight.

Web Sense

While in contact with a web, the drider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Web Walker

The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Longsword

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 slashing 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.

Multiattack

The drider makes one Longsword attack and two Skewer attacks, or it makes three Web Shot attacks.

Skewer

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 plus 3d8 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage plus 13 (3d8) poison damage.

Web Shot

+6 to hit, range 30/60 ft (9.1/18.3 m). Hit: 2d10+3 bludgeoning damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10+3) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 15 STR save or be restrained by webbing. A creature, including the restrained target, can take its action to break the webbing and free the restrained target by succeeding on a DC 15 STR check.

About Drider

Drider is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 6. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 112 hit points (derived from None).

Drider has communication capabilities including Elvish,Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Drider

1 tips available

When using Drider in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Drider

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 6.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 9 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 4,200 XP
Hard: 6,300 XP
Deadly: 8,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Drider?: Drider has a Challenge Rating of 6, making it appropriate for parties of level 6.0.
What type of creature is Drider?: Drider is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Drider speak?: Drider can communicate in Elvish,Undercommon.