19 (natural armor)
123 (13d10+52)
walk 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Perception +5, Stealth +9
darkvision 120 ft.
Elvish, Undercommon
6
The drider has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put the drider to sleep.
The drider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
While in sunlight, the drider has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
The drider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.
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
The drider makes three attacks, either with its longsword or its longbow. It can replace one of those attacks with a bite attack.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.
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.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.
Driders that were once drow spellcasters might retain their ability to cast spells. Such driders typically have a higher spellcasting ability (15 or 16) than other driders. Further, the drider gains the Spellcasting trait. A drider that was a drow divine spellcaster, therefore, could have a Wisdom of 16 (+3) and a Spellcasting trait as follows. Spellcasting: The drider is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The drider has the following spells prepared from the cleric spell list: • Cantrips (at will): poison spray, thaumaturgy • 1st level (4 slots): bane, detect magic, sanctuary • 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence • 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, dispel magic • 4th level (2 slots): divination, freedom of movement