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Crypt Spider

Medium · Beast · CR 2 · Lawful Evil

Source. Creature Codex

15 (natural armor)

38 (7d8+7)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +3

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 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Skills

Deception +1 Intimidation +1 Stealth +5

Languages

Common, Undercommon

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Cocoon Prey

As a bonus action, a crypt spider can cocoon a creature within 5 feet that is currently restrained by webbing. A cocooned creature has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made to escape the web.

Spider Climb

The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Web Sense

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

Web Walker

The spider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+2 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage, and the creature must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the creature to 0 hp, the creature is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hp, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

Create Zombie

The crypt spider creates a swarm of spiders statistics). The crypt spider can have no more than four zombies under its control at one time.

Web

Recharge 5–6

+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 creature is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained creature can make a DC 13 Strength check, escaping from the webbing on a success. The effect also ends if the webbing is destroyed. The webbing has AC 10, 5 hp, vulnerability to fire damage, and immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage.

About Crypt Spider

Crypt Spider is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 38 hit points (derived from 7d8+7).

Crypt Spider has communication capabilities including Common, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Crypt Spider

2 tips available

When using Crypt Spider 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.
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 Crypt Spider

2 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.
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

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 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 Crypt Spider?: Crypt Spider has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Crypt Spider?: Crypt Spider is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Crypt Spider speak?: Crypt Spider can communicate in Common, Undercommon.