Master D&D’s Underdark with our guide for Dungeon Masters.

Surprisingly, Driders are deeply entangled in the lore and history of Dungeons & Dragons.

What Are Driders & Where Did They Come From?

Drider MTG Art by Jodie Muir for the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms DnD set

Drider by Jodie Muir

Driders are the Spider Queen Lloth servantswho have failed her when tested.

While most Driders end upalone wandering the world, some may work in groups to support each other.

Drider Abilities & Features

Driders alone are incredibly strong, especially against an unsuspecting party.

Forgotten realms swamp cave with glowing purple mushrooms Swamp by Piotr Dura

via Wizards of the Coast

Naturally, being Chaotic Evil, they have anArmor Class of 19and123 Hitpoints.

Driders have Sunlight Sensitivity, so they will rarely be active in the daytime or daylight.

This also means that parties can effectively use Radiant damage against them to hurt them brutally.

dungeons and dragons drider holding a sword monster art

via Wizards of the Coast

Roleplaying Driders comes down to the specific plot point and storytelling you use for each Drider.

not every stroll through the woods will go smoothly.

Adventurers travelling through an icy forest with torches lit from Dungeons & Dragons.

Icewind Dale Art by Jedd Chevrier

D&D Artwork of A child being haunted by demons and a creepy forest full of monsters lurking in the mist

Ghost Dancer By Sam Keiser - Savalirwood By Jonah Baumann

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Art Via Wizards of The Coast And Renen Assuncao, David Edwards

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