Wolf-spider

This creature appears as a large monstrous spider with the head of a wolf. Its eyes are multifaceted like a spider's, and its fangs are complimented by a set of spider-like mandibles.

Wolf-spider (CR 4)

Large Magical Beast
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Initiative: +7
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +11

Speed: 40 feet, Climb 20 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 15, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 45 (6d10+12)
Saving Throws: Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +2

Offense

Melee: bite +8 (1d8+3 plus poison plus Trip)
Reach: 5 feet

Special Attacks: Web (+9 ranged, DC 15, 6 hp)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
15 (+2)	17 (+3)	14 (+2)	8 (-1)	10 (+0)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +6
CMB +9
CMD 22 (34 vs. Trip)

Feats: Alertness, Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse

Skills: Acrobatics +3, Climb +10, Perception +11, Sense Motive +2, Stealth +8 (+16 in its webs), Survival +2 (+6 tracking by scent),

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception, +4 Stealth, +4 Survival when tracking by scent

Languages: Common, Goblin

Special Abilities

Poison (Ex)

• Delivery: Bite-injury
• Fortitude Save: 15
• Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds
• Track: Critical Strength
• Saves: 2 consecutive saves

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Ecology

Environment: Temperate Forests
Organization: solitary or colony (2-5)
Treasure: standard


Wolf-spiders are very territorial creatures and hunt their prey, kill it, and drag it back to their web lair.

Wolf-spiders often attack from surprise, dropping from trees to ambush their foes.

Copyright Notice Authors Scott Greene and Clark Peterson.