Spider, Giant Ice
Horse-sized crystal-clear spider adapted to icy environments
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 16 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 6* |
| Number Appearing | 1d6 |
| Attacks | 1 bite + poison |
| Damage | 1d10 |
| Movement | 50' |
| Save As | Fighter: 6 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 555 |
| Treasure Type | None |
A Giant Ice Spider is a horse-sized crystal-clear spider adapted to icy environments. It is immune to cold-based attacks, but takes an additional point of damage (per die) from fire or heat effects. Rather than spin silk webs, it spins ice into web-like structures. When an ice spider holds perfectly still in its natural environment, it is so hard to see that it surprises on 1-4 on 1d6.
Special Abilities
Poison: Poisonous bite.
Immune to cold: Immune to cold-based attacks, but takes an additional point of damage (per die) from fire or heat effects.
Ice webs: Rather than spin silk webs, it spins ice into web-like structures.
Camouflage: When an ice spider holds perfectly still in its natural environment, it is so hard to see that it surprises on 1-4 on 1d6.
Freezing saliva: Besides a poisonous bite, one can spit its freezing cold saliva up to 30 feet, which can freeze instantly and ensnare a man-sized or smaller creature. The ice spider must hit with an attack, and the affected creature can break free with a 1 on 1d6 (modified by Strength bonus).