Ettercap
A cross between a grossly-bloated spider and a humanoid
Stat Blocks
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 14 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 6+1 |
| Number Appearing | 1d2 |
| Attacks | 2 claws, 1 bite + poison |
| Damage | 1d3 claw, 1d8 bite + poison |
| Movement | 30' |
| Save As | Fighter: 6 |
| Morale | 7 |
| XP | 500 |
| Treasure Type | None |
An Ettercap’s appearance is a cross between a grossly-bloated spider and a humanoid. It is often found in the company of 2-4 large spiders. An ettercap averages 6 feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds, and speaks Common.
An ettercap is not a brave creature, but its cunning traps often ensure that the enemy never draws a weapon. When an ettercap does engage its enemies, it attacks with its keen-edged claws and venomous bite. It usually will not come within melee reach of any foe that is still able to move.
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 6 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5+1 |
| Number Encountered | 1d2 |
| Attacks | 3 |
| Damage | 1d4/1d4/1d8 |
| Move | 120-ft |
| Alignment | Neutral evil |
| Intelligence | Semi- |
| XP | 4/150+5/hp |
| Size | Man-sized |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Lair | 30% |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
Ettercaps appear to be humanoid arachnids. Their bite is venomous and they can spin silk from their short, stubby tails like a spider does. An ettercap will use this silk to prepare traps around its lair, such as webs and tripwires, and may use a silk-based weapon such as a lassoo or garrotte.