Deathweaver

Deathweaver is a huge monstrosity (Challenge Rating 5).

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AC: 16

HP: 95

Speed: walk 40 ft., climb 40 ft.

STR: 16

DEX: 14

CON: 17

INT: 7

WIS: 12

CHA: 15

The black and crimson spider, its fangs dripping a dark poison, uses the two arms beside its fangs to pull a corpse from its tainted web._
Deathweavers are spiders who were once subjected to dark rituals and are now infused with necrotic energies. Their carapaces are mottled patterns of black, crimson, and ivory, and two arms flank their fangs.
Allied Evil. Deathweavers are often found in league with other intelligent, evil creatures. A powerful necromancer or an evil cult might ally with one, using the undead it spawns to bolster their strength in exchange for treasure or favors.
Web Spawn. The deathweaver’s webs infuse corpses left in them with necrotic energy. A humanoid corpse cocooned in the webbing for 24 hours has a 50 percent chance of rising as a Open Game License

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Further reading

Jetpack7 Game Master Series
The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters
Jeff Ashworth · 2020
The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons
Jeff Ashworth · 2022
The Game Master's Book of Legendary Dragons
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Last updated 7/27/2026·Tags: monster, monstrosity, huge