Hunting Spider
The most common giant spider lurks motionless on its web until prey blunders into the strands, then bursts into sudden motion.
Hunting spiders are the most common type of giant spider, though not the largest. They lurk on their webs and burst into motion the instant something blunders into the strands.
Spring Upon Prey [Reaction] Requirements Initiative has not yet been rolled; Trigger A creature touches the hunting spider's web while the spider is on it; Effect The hunting spider automatically notices the creature and Strides, Climbs, or Descends on a Web before it rolls initiative.
Descend on a Web [Single Action] (Move) The hunting spider moves straight down up to 40 feet, suspended by a web line.
Level 1
Perception +7 · Senses darkvision, web sense · Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +5, Stealth +7
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | +4 | +1 | -5 | +2 | -4 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | +6 | +9 | +5 |
HP 16
Speed 25 feet, climb 25 feet
Actions
- Melee Fangs [Single Action] +9 (Finesse), Damage 1d6+2 piercing
- Ranged Web [Single Action] +7 (range 30 ft)