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Backup Holler Spider

Tiny · Beast · CR 1/4 · Chaotic Neutral

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

14 (4d4+4)

1/4

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Neutral

XP 50

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 25 ft (7.6 m)

Swim 12 ft (3.7 m)

Climb 25 ft (7.6 m)

Crawl 12 ft (3.7 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Saving Throws

Dexterity +4

Skills

Perception +4 Stealth +4

Languages

understands Common but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

thunder

Traits

Spider Climb

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

Vigilant

If the holler spider remains motionless for at least 1 minute, it has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Distressed Discharge

Recharge 5–6

The holler spider releases a short, distressed cacophony in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in the area must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 5 (2d4) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The holler spider is pushed 15 feet in the opposite direction of the cone.

Hoot

+4 to hit, range 20/60 ft (6.1/18.3 m). Hit: 1d6+2 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) thunder damage. If the holler spider scores a critical hit, it is pushed 5 feet away from the target.

Reactions

Tune Up

When an ally within 15 feet of the backup holler spider casts a spell that deals thunder damage, the backup holler spider chooses one of the spell's targets. That target has disadvantage on the saving throw against the spell.

About Backup Holler Spider

Backup Holler Spider is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4. It has a chaotic neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 14 hit points (derived from 4d4+4).

Backup Holler Spider has communication capabilities including understands Common but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Backup Holler Spider

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 25 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 Backup Holler Spider

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 25 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: 31 XP
Hard: 46 XP
Deadly: 62 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 Backup Holler Spider?: Backup Holler Spider has a Challenge Rating of 1/4, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.25.
What type of creature is Backup Holler Spider?: Backup Holler Spider is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Backup Holler Spider speak?: Backup Holler Spider can communicate in understands Common but can't speak.