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{{edition|Swarm}}
{{5evaried|canon=true|sources=SRD5, MM5}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Swarm of Spiders 
|sorttext=Insects Swarm Spiders of
|refs={{SRD5ref}} <ref name="mm5.var">Variation - Variation of {{SRD5|Swarm of Insects}} from the [[SRD5]] as shown in - {{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=338}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast. Variations noted with this reference</ref> <ref name="hab">Habitat &mdash; Not part of the [[SRD5]].</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref> <ref name="rlyhab">habitat (Underground) - (unofficial) [[user:Rlyehable]]</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Swarm 
|swarm=Tiny 
|subtype=Beast, Insect, Spider 
|align=Unaligned 
|ac=12 
|acfluff=natural armor 
|hp=22 
|hd=5d8 
|speed=20 ft., {{srd5lc|Climb}} 20 ft.
|movetype=Walk, Climb
|str=3 
|dex=15 
|con=10
|int=1
|wis=7
|cha=1
|saves= 
|skills= 
|damageresistances={{srd5lc|Bludgeoning}}, {{srd5lc|Piercing}}, {{srd5lc|Slashing}}
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Charmed}}, {{srd5lc|Frightened}}, {{srd5lc|Grappled}}, {{srd5lc|Paralyzed}}, {{srd5lc|Prone}}, {{srd5lc|Restrained}}, {{srd5lc|Stunned}}
|senses={{srd5lc|blindsight}} 10 ft. <!--darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 30 feet-->
|perception=8 <!--Passive-->
|languages= <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|habitat=Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Swamp, Underdark, Underground, Urban  
|cr=1/2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|canon=true
|summary={{SRD5|Swarm of Insects}} (spiders)
|adventure=Salvage Operation

|feature1=Swarm
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny insect. The swarm can’t regain {{srd5lc|Hit Point}}s or gain {{srd5lc|Temporary Hit Point}}s.

|feature2=Spider Climb
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=<ref name="mm5.var" /> {{SRD5trait}} The swarm can climb [[SRD5:Difficult Terrain|difficult surfaces]], including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an {{srd5lc|Ability Check}}.

|feature3=Web Sense
|flimit3=
|fdesc3=<ref name="mm5.var" /> {{SRD5trait}} While in contact with a web, the swarm knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

|feature4=Web Walker
|flimit4=
|fdesc4=<ref name="mm5.var" /> {{SRD5trait}} The swarm ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

|action1=Bites
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. ''Hit:'' 10 (4d4) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage, or 5 (2d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
}}
Variant of {{SRD5|Swarm of Insects}}

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Swarm of Spiders}}

==Sources and Notes==
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Alignment	Unaligned +
Author	SRD5, MM5 +
CRval	0.5 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Creature Name	Swarm of Spiders +
Experience Points	100 +
Features	Swarm +, Spider Climb +, Web Sense +, Web Walker + and Bites +
Habitat	Desert +, Forest +, Grassland +, Hill +, Swamp +, Underdark +, Underground + and Urban +
Hit Dice	5d8 +
Hit Points	22 +
Movement Type	Walk, Climb +
Name	Swarm of Spiders +
Publication	SRD5, MM5 +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Insects Swarm Spiders of +
Subtype	Beast +, Insect + and Spider +
Summary	Swarm of Insects (spiders) +
Type	Swarm +