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Spider

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

12 (natural armor)

1 (1d4 - 1)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-5

WIS

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength -4 Dexterity +2 Constitution -1 Intelligence -5 Wisdom +0 Charisma -4

Skills

Stealth +4

Traits

Spider Climb

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

Web Walker

The spider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and the spider knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. 1 Piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) Poison damage.

About Spider

Spider is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 1 hit points (derived from 1d4 - 1).

GM Tips: Using Spider

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 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 Spider

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 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 Spider?: Spider has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Spider?: Spider is a Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.