Homebrew Drider Species Details

Driders are large creatures akin to centaurs of legend. Half-drow, half-spider, a drider is a born and bred predator. Write more...

Drider Traits

A drider's interesting physique provide a number of traits.

Age

Driders mature at the same rate as humans, on average, they live about 750 years.

Size

Driders can be 7 to almost 9 feet tall and half as wide. Your size is Medium.

Alignment

Most driders tend toward a neutral alignment due to their reclusive nature.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish.

Arachnid Build

Your large spider torso grants you an added strength and maneuverability in daily life. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push or drag.

Superior Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Spider Climb

You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed and you can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength or Dexterity increase by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Sticky Situation

Your arachnid body has granted you the ability to create your own silk. Once per long rest you can cast the spell Web. Use wisdom as your spellcasting modifier as well as only using somatic components.

Web Walker

You ignore movement restrictions caused by webbing.