Backup Holler Spider
While the chitinous horn-like protrusion makes holler spiders appear comical, they can use it to release a loud sound, calling their masters when they detect trespassers. Unlike most spiders, Open Gam
- Armor class
- 12
- Hit points
- 14
- Challenge
- 0.25
- Creature type
- Beast
- Size
- Tiny
- Alignment
- chaotic neutral
While the chitinous horn-like protrusion makes holler spiders appear comical, they can use it to release a loud sound, calling their masters when they detect trespassers. Unlike most spiders, Open Game License
Stat block
- Cha
- 5
- Con
- 10
- Dex
- 15
- Int
- 5
- Str
- 7
- Wis
- 14
- Speed
- Walk: 25; Climb: 25
- Senses
- blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
- Skills
- Stealth: 4; Perception: 4
- Actions
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
- Hoot. 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.
- 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.
- Languages
- understands Common but can’t speak
- 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.
- Saving throws
- Dexterity: 4
- Special abilities
- 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.
- Damage resistances
- thunder
Source and licence
From Tome of Beasts 2.
Licence: Open Game Content (OGL 1.0a).