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Drider 5e

Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil

The Drider is a large monstrosity in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP). It has 19 AC and 123 hit points. The grotesque fusion of dark elf and giant spider skitters forward on eight chitinous legs, its humanoid torso wielding weapons while mandibles click hungrily beneath intelligent, hate-filled eyes.

Armor Class

19

Hit Points

123

Challenge

6

2,300 XP

The grotesque fusion of dark elf and giant spider skitters forward on eight chitinous legs, its humanoid torso wielding weapons while mandibles click hungrily beneath intelligent, hate-filled eyes.

Speed Walk 30, climb 30
STR +3 (16)
DEX +3 (16)
CON +4 (18)
INT +1 (13)
WIS +2 (14)
CHA +1 (12)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Elvish, Undercommon

Special Traits & Features

Fey Ancestry Innate Spellcasting Spider Climb Sunlight Sensitivity Web Walker
Monstrosity

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 6

Combat Role

Large Monstrosity (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Deadly
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Thematic regional scouts, humanoid cultists, and environmental terrain hazards
Encounter Hook: Defending its subterranean lair or hunting through contested territory during seasonal movements.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Drider?

Drider is a Challenge Rating 6 creature, granting 2,300 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Drider?

Drider has an Armor Class (AC) of 19 and approximately 123 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Drider?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Drider represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 6.

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