Drider

• AC: 19 (Natural Armor)
• Alignment: Chaotic Evil
• CHA: 12
• CON: 18
• Challenge Rating: 6
• DEX: 16
• HP: 123 (13d10+52)
• INT: 13
• Languages: Elvish, Undercommon
• Passive Perception: 15
• Roll 0: Bite 1d20 + 6 1d4+2d8
• Roll 1: One Handed 1d20 + 6 1d8+3
• Roll 2: Two Handed 1d20 + 6 1d10+3
• Roll 3: Longbow 1d20 + 6 1d8+3
• STR: 16
• Senses: Darkvision 120 Ft.
• Size: Large
• Skills: Perception +5, Stealth +9
• Speed: 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
• Spell Book: Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire
• Type: monstrosity
• WIS: 14

Traits

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.

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.

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The SendingStone review

Drider is a challenging and formidable opponent in tabletop RPGs due to their high AC and hit points. However, their chaotic evil alignment and abilities may make them unpopular with players who prefer a more moralistic approach to gameplay. Their proficiency in Elvish and Undercommon also adds to their mystique and place in the game world. Ultimately, whether or not to incorporate Drider into a game should come down to the preferences and goals of the players and game master.

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Drider is D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) 5th edition content, but other TTRPGs may have their own version such as a Drider Pathfinder edition. Want to use Drider in a VTT (virtual tabletop)? Try out SendingStone for free today!

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