NWNDS/_notes_/half-earth phase spider.md

Half-Earth Elemental Phase Spider, CR 17

Huge Magical Beast (Elemental, Psionic Optional)

Hit Dice: 15d10+75 (157 hp)
Initiative: +5 (+1 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
Armor Class: 24 (-2 size, +1 Dex, +15 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 23
Base Attack/Grapple: +15/+34
Attack: Bite +22 melee (2d8+10 plus poison)
Full Attack: Bite +22 melee (2d8+10 plus poison) and 4 claws +17 melee (1d6+5)
Space/Reach: 15 ft./15 ft.

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Special Attacks

• Poison (injury): Fort DC 24, 1d6 Dex + 1d6 Con per round for 3 rounds
• Pounce: Full attack after charge
• Phasing: Can move partially out of phase to avoid attacks
• Multiattack: Bite + 4 claws
• Earth Meld (Half-Earth): Can merge partially into stone terrain, gaining +2 AC while melded

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Special Qualities

• Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision
• Evasion
• Climb 40 ft.
• Earth subtype traits (Half-Earth): DR 5/—, immunity to earth-based attacks, burrow partially through earth
• Psionics optional (no CR change)

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Saves

• Fort +17
• Ref +11
• Will +8

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Abilities

• STR 26 (+8)
• DEX 12 (+1)
• CON 20 (+5)
• INT 2 (-4)
• WIS 14 (+2)
• CHA 6 (-2)

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Skills

• Climb +31
• Hide +18
• Spot +15
• Listen +15
• Move Silently +18

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Feats

• Multiattack
• Weapon Focus (Bite)
• Improved Initiative
• Power Attack
• Great Fortitude
• Improved Critical (Bite)

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Environment: Mountains / rocky terrain
Organization: Solitary or small nest (2–4)
Challenge Rating: 17
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Always neutral