Drider

Stat block

Cha

12

Con

18

Dex

16

Int

13

Str

16

Wis

14

Speed

30 ft., climb 30 ft.

Senses

darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15

Skills

Perception +5, Stealth +9

Actions

• Multiattack. The drider makes three attacks, either with its longsword or its longbow. It can replace one of those attacks with a bite attack.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.
• Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
• Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Languages

Elvish, Undercommon

Special abilities

• Fey Ancestry. The drider has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put the drider to sleep.
• Innate Spellcasting. The drider's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). The drider can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire
• Spider Climb. The drider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
• Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drider has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
• Web Walker. The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.