Spider Court Authority
Allied spiders and drow within 30 feet of the priestess have Advantage on saving throws against being Frightened.
Drow Priestess of Lolth
Drow Priestess of Lolth 5e reference with CR 8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.
CR 8HumanoidStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview
A high‑ranking drow female with elaborate headdress and spider‑silk robes. Her skin is marked with ritual scars, and she carries a wicked mace and a holy symbol of the Spider Queen.
Quick 5e Answer
Drow Priestess of Lolth CR, type, stat block, and table tools
Drow Priestess of Lolth is a CR 8 humanoid for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 16, HP 104 (16d8 + 32), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.
CR8
TypeHumanoid
Stat BlockOriginal 5e-Compatible Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC16
HP104 (16d8 + 32)
Original 5e-Compatible Stat Block
Drow Priestess of Lolth
Medium, Humanoid (Elf), Neutral Evil
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This is an original Monster Almanac 5e-compatible stat block, not an official SRD stat block.
Armor Class16
Hit Points104 (16d8 + 32)
Challenge8 • 3,900 XP
Proficiency+3
- Speed
- Walk 30 ft.
- Initiative
- +3
- Saving Throws
- Cha +6, Con +5, Wis +7
- Skills
- Insight +7, Stealth +6, Religion +4, Perception +7
- Senses
- Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 17
- Passive Perception
- 17
- Languages
- Elvish, Undercommon
STR10+0
DEX16+3
CON14+2
INT13+1
WIS18+4
CHA17+3
Traits
Sacred Venom
Once per turn, when the priestess deals Poison or Necrotic damage to a creature, she gains 5 Temporary Hit Points.
Light-Sensitive Devotion
While in bright sunlight, the priestess has Disadvantage on attack rolls that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack
The priestess makes two Ritual Dagger attacks or casts Webbed Curse twice.
Ritual Dagger
Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Poison damage.
Webbed Curse
Ranged Spell Attack: +7, range 90 ft. Hit: 18 (4d8) Necrotic damage, and the target movement is reduced by 10 feet until the end of its next turn.
Call the Black Web (Recharge 5-6)
Dexterity Saving Throw: creatures of the priestess choice in a 20-foot-radius area within 90 feet. Failure: 21 (6d6) Poison damage and the target has the Restrained condition until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Queen Below Command
One allied creature within 30 feet that can hear the priestess moves up to half its Speed and makes one melee attack.
Reactions
Cruel Benediction
When an allied creature within 30 feet fails a saving throw, the priestess grants it a +3 bonus to the roll, possibly turning failure into success.
Drow Priestess of Lolth Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources
Drow Priestess of Lolth 5e reference: CR 8 humanoid, AC 16, HP 104 (16d8 + 32), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underdark. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a original 5e-compatible stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Drow Priestess of Lolth into a focused hunt.
Using Drow Priestess of Lolth in play
Drow Priestess of Lolth can be used in Underdark when you want a CR 8 humanoid that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.
Drow Priestess of Lolth works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.
The attached original 5e-compatible stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.
This makes Drow Priestess of Lolth useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.
Why this monster is useful
- Fits naturally into Underdark.
- Works as a CR 8 option for encounter building and pacing.
- Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
- Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.
Quick ideas for scene building
- Use Drow Priestess of Lolth as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
- Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
- Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
- Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
- Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.
Drow Priestess of Lolth 5e quick FAQ
What CR is Drow Priestess of Lolth in D&D 5e?
Drow Priestess of Lolth is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 8 humanoid.
What type of monster is Drow Priestess of Lolth?
Drow Priestess of Lolth is listed as a humanoid.
Does Drow Priestess of Lolth have a 5e stat block?
Yes. This page includes a original 5e-compatible stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.
Can I generate a token or hunt for Drow Priestess of Lolth?
Yes. This page links to Drow Priestess of Lolth token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.
Continue building the scene
After choosing Drow Priestess of Lolth, the next step is usually to connect the monster with a place, an encounter shape, a supporting cast, or a character who fears it. Use the tools below to keep building without leaving the Monster Almanac workflow.