Steeders

Giant hunting spiders, steeders prowl the depths of the Underdark. Female steeders grow larger and stronger than males, and the female often devours the male after breeding. Numerous Underdark folk domesticate steeders, particularly duergar. Typically the females serve as steeds in battle, while the males are used as draft animals.

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Steeders attempt to tear apart perceived threats--and consider even other steeders enemies. When they're put to work, their handlers must stable them separately from one another and place blinders on them to keep them from attacking each other.Steeders are intelligent enough to learn simple hand signals and vocal commands, but even a domesticated steeder might turn against its handler. Training a steeder requires a rider to bond with it, a process that begins shortly after the steeder hatches. As it grows, its rider works with it to direct its predatory instincts.

Rather than spinning webs, steeders excrete a viscous substance from their legs. This goo allows them to creep along walls and ceilings and to grapple prey.

Female Steeder

(No description given)

Environment

Underdark

Token

Female Steeder

Large monstrosity, Unaligned

  • Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
  • Hit Points 30 (4d10 + 8)
  • Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 3 (-4)
  • Proficiency Bonus +2
  • Saving Throws
  • Damage Vulnerabilities
  • Damage Resistances
  • Damage Immunities
  • Condition Immunities
  • Skills Perception +4,Stealth +7
  • Senses darkvision 120 ft.,passive Perception 14
  • Languages --
  • Challenge 1

Extraordinary Leap. The distance of the steeder's long jumps is tripled; every foot of its walking speed that it spends on the jump allows it to move 3 feet.

Spider Climb. The steeder can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) poison damage.

Sticky Leg. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: The target is stuck to the steeder's leg and grappled (escape DC 12). The steeder can have only one creature grappled at a time.

Male Steeder

(No description given)

Environment

Underdark

Token

Male Steeder

Medium monstrosity, Unaligned

  • Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
  • Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
  • Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 3 (-4)
  • Proficiency Bonus +2
  • Saving Throws
  • Damage Vulnerabilities
  • Damage Resistances
  • Damage Immunities
  • Condition Immunities
  • Skills Perception +4,Stealth +5
  • Senses darkvision 120 ft.,passive Perception 14
  • Languages --
  • Challenge 1/4

Extraordinary Leap. The distance of the steeder's long jumps is tripled; every foot of its walking speed that it spends on the jump allows it to jump 3 feet.

Spider Climb. The steeder can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage.

Sticky Leg. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Small or Tiny creature. Hit: The target is stuck to the steeder's leg and grappled (escape DC 12). The steeder can have only one creature grappled at a time.