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 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.
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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.
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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.
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