Spider, Steel
A construct made of steel with jeweled eyes used by Magic-users to guard possessions
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 18 (special) |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5** |
| Number Appearing | 1 |
| Attacks | 2 forelegs |
| Damage | 1d6 |
| Movement | 40' |
| Save As | Fighter: 5 |
| Morale | 12 |
| XP | 450 |
| Treasure Type | None |
A Steel Spider is a construct used by an inventive Magic-user to guard their possessions. It is made of steel with jeweled eyes (worth 100 gp each if removed). Its main body is one foot in diameter, with each leg two feet long. It is often painted black to blend in with its surroundings. It has Darkvision out to 120 feet.
A steel spider is often placed in ambush, and can only be detected on a 1 on 1d6 if it is hidden (even with Darkvision). It can leap 30 feet, and automatically gain surprise when making a leap attack if it has not already been detected. It attacks with sword-like forelegs.
Special Abilities
Construct Immunities: As a construct, it is immune to fear, charm, and similar spells.
Vulnerability to Rust: It takes an additional 1d6 points of damage per hit from any attack that rusts metal.
Damage Resistance: It only takes half-damage from non-magical weapons.
Wall Climbing: It can climb walls, and even hang upside down.
Magic Resistance: It is resistant to magic, and gains a +4 bonus to saves vs. Wands or Spells.
Ambush: Can only be detected on a 1 on 1d6 if it is hidden (even with Darkvision).
Leap Attack: It can leap 30 feet, and automatically gain surprise when making a leap attack if it has not already been detected.
Darkvision: Has Darkvision out to 120 feet.
Jeweled Eyes: Its jeweled eyes are worth 100 gp each if removed.