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Phase Spider
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Ethereal Sight
The phase spider can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when it is on the Material Plane, and vice versa.
Monstrosity Resilience
The phase spider is resistant to exhaustion and to the frightened condition.
Spider Climb
The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Walker
The spider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Actions
Barbed Legs
+5 to hit, reach 10 ft (3 m). Hit: 2d4+3 piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4+3) piercing damage.
Bite
+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10+3 poison damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10+3) piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 13 CON save, taking 13 (3d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 HP, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining HP, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.
Multiattack
The phase spider makes one Barbed Legs attack and one Bite attack. It can replace one attack with a Phasing Web attack.
Phasing Web
+5 to hit, range 30/60 ft (9.1/18.3 m).
Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. While restrained in this way, the target can see and attack creatures on the Ethereal Plane, and the restrained target can be seen and attacked by creatures on the Ethereal Plane. A creature, including the restrained target, can take its action to free the target from the webbing by succeeding on a DC 13 STR check. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 12; HP 10; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).
Bonus Actions
Ethereal Jaunt
The phase spider magically shifts from the Material Plane to the Ethereal Plane, or vice versa.
About Phase Spider
Phase Spider is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 73 hit points (derived from None).
Phase Spider has communication capabilities including Phase Spider. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Phase Spider
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Phase Spider
When using Phase Spider in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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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.
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Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.
Player Guide: Facing Phase Spider
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Player Guide: Facing Phase Spider
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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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.
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Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.
Encounter Building Calculator
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Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 1,200 XP
- Hard: 1,800 XP
- Deadly: 2,400 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Phase Spider?
- Phase Spider has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
- What type of creature is Phase Spider?
- Phase Spider is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Phase Spider speak?
- Phase Spider can communicate in Phase Spider.
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