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Giant Spider

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Giant Spider

Large Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class14
Initiative+3 (13)
Hit Points26 (4d10 + 4)
Speed30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
STR14 (+2)Save +2
DEX16 (+3)Save +3
CON12 (+1)Save +1
INT2 (-4)Save -4
WIS11 (+0)Save +0
CHA4 (-3)Save -3
SkillsPerception +4, Stealth +7
SensesDarkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
LanguagesNone
Challenge1 (XP 200; PB +2)

Traits

Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions caused by webs, and it knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Actions

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.

Web (Recharge 5-6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature the spider can see within 60 feet. Failure: The target has the Restrained condition until the web is destroyed (AC 10; HP 5; Vulnerability to Fire damage; Immunity to Poison and Psychic damage).

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