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Weaving Spider

Tiny · Construct · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

15 (natural armor)

25 (10d4)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

-1

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Construct

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 14

Languages

understands Common

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Traits

Immutable Form

The weaving spider is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance

The weaving spider has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack

The weaving spider makes two trimming blade attacks or two needle shuttle attacks.

Poisoned Needle Shuttle

+5 to hit, range 30 ft (9.1 m). Hit: 1d8 piercing damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become paralyzed. The target repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a success.

Trimming Blade

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage and possible unmaking.

Unmaking

The weaving spider's speed and its slim, sharp blade can slice cloth, leather, and paper into scraps very quickly. Whenever a weaving spider's trimming blade attack roll exceeds the target's armor class by 5 or more, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or one of their possessions becomes unusable or damaged until repaired (DM's choice)

About Weaving Spider

Weaving Spider is a tiny construct with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 15 and possesses 25 hit points (derived from 10d4).

Weaving Spider has communication capabilities including understands Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Weaving Spider

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 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 Weaving Spider

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Weaving Spider?: Weaving Spider has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Weaving Spider?: Weaving Spider is a Tiny Construct, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Weaving Spider speak?: Weaving Spider can communicate in understands Common.