Homebrew Arachnichimp Species Details

Arachnichimps are small, nimble primates with spider-like characteristics. Known for their agility, climbing abilities, and prehensile tails, Arachnichimps are adept at navigating both natural and urban environments.

Spider climb is a signature ability of Arachnichimps, allowing them to climb surfaces with ease, including vertical and upside-down surfaces. This ability makes them exceptional scouts and climbers, capable of reaching locations inaccessible to others.

Enhanced agility reflects the natural grace and quick reflexes of Arachnichimps. They excel in acrobatic maneuvers, making them difficult targets and allowing them to perform impressive feats of agility.

The prehensile tail of Arachnichimps is a versatile appendage, capable of delicate tasks. This tail is often used for tasks requiring finesse, such as picking locks or manipulating objects.

Web slinger is a ranged attack option that Arachnichimps possess. They can shoot webs to restrain foes, limiting their movement and providing a tactical advantage in combat situations.

Arachnichimps are often found in forested or jungle environments, where their climbing abilities and agility are most advantageous. Some may live in urban areas, using their skills for thievery or acrobatic performances.

In an adventuring party, an Arachnichimp excels in roles that require mobility, stealth, and agility. Their climbing abilities make them effective scouts, and their web slinger ability adds crowd control options in combat. Whether serving as agile warriors, nimble thieves, or acrobatic performers, Arachnichimps bring a dynamic and versatile presence to any group.

Arachnichimp Traits

As an Arachnichimp, you have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Spider Climb

You can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Enhanced Agility

You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks.

Prehensile Tail

Your tail is capable of delicate tasks. You gain proficiency in the Sleight of Hand skill.

Web Slinger

As an action, you can shoot a web at a creature within 30 feet of you. Make a ranged attack roll. On a hit, the target is restrained until the start of your next turn. The target can use its action to make a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your Dexterity modifier + your proficiency bonus) to escape. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier (minimum of 1), regaining all uses after completing a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.