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====Class Features====

''All the following are class features of the spider rider.''

'''{{Anchor|Spider Mount}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):'''  When the spider rider gains her first level in the spider rider prestige class, her [[Spider Egg, Monstrous (3.5e Equipment)|monstrous spider egg]] hatches. The spider is immune to [[SRD:Fear Effect|fear effects]] and can speak, understand, and read any languages that the spider rider can. The spider is no longer mindless, but is [[SRD:Ride Skill|ridden]] as a creature of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] 1 (see below).

'''{{Anchor|Spider Empathy}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 1st level the spider rider can speak mentally to any spiderkind<ref name="first">Any creature that resembles a spider.</ref> creature within 30ft. The spiderkind<ref name="first">Any creature that resembles a spider.</ref> creature will understand whatever the spider rider says to it. The spider rider can pinpoint the exact location of any spiderkind<ref name="first">Any creature that resembles a spider.</ref> creatures within 30ft, even if she can&rsquo;t see them. She can use the [[SRD:Handle Animal Skill|Handle Animal]] skill with spiders (and [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spiders]]). For the purposes of qualifying for prestige classes and feat prerequisites she is treated as having the Vermin Trainer<sup>[[Drow of the Underdark|DrU]]</sup> feat.

'''{{Anchor|Planar Web}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):'''  At 1st level, the spider rider can use ''[[SRD:Web|web]]'' as a [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|spell-like ability]] four times a day (with a [[SRD:Casting Spells#Caster Level|caster level]] equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level). The web materializes out of thin air at the point where the spell-like ability was aimed at.

'''{{Anchor|[[Summon Spider Swarm (3.5e Spell)|''Summon Spider Swarm'']]}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 2nd level the spider rider can use [[Summon Spider Swarm (3.5e Spell)|''summon spider swarm'']] as a [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|spell-like ability]] three times a day (with a caster level equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level).

'''{{Anchor|Spider Jump}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 2nd level as a [[swift action]], the spider rider gains the ability to travel between two points as if by means of a ''[[SRD:Dimension Door|dimension door]]'' spell (except that you can take action after using this ability). She can travel up to the number of feet shown in the &ldquo;Spider Jump&rdquo; column of [[#Table: The Spider Rider|Table: The Spider Rider]] and a maximum total number per day equal to the value in parenthesis. The spider rider may include her [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spider]] mount in a spider jump. When this ability is performed it appears just like when a [[w:Jumping spider|jumping spider]] &ldquo;jumps.&rdquo; 

'''{{Anchor|[[Summon Spider IV (3.5e Spell)|''Summon Spider IV'']]}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 5th level the spider rider can use [[Summon Spider IV (3.5e Spell)|''summon spider IV'']] as a [[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|spell-like ability]] once per day (with a caster level equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level).

'''{{Anchor|Rebuke Spiderkind}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' At 3rd level the spider rider may [[SRD:Turn or Rebuke Undead|rebuke]] spiderkind<ref name="first">Any creature that resembles a spider.</ref> creatures as a [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] would rebuke undead. She rebukes spiderkind as a [[SRD:Cleric|cleric]] of three levels lower would. The character&rsquo;s [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spider]] mount is unaffected by her rebuke attempts, and receives a +4 bonus against other spider rider rebuke attempts.

'''{{Anchor|Perfect Rider}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 4th level, the spider rider gains a +2 competence bonus to [[SRD:Ride Skill|Ride]] checks when riding a [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spider]]. This increases to a +4 competence bonus at 6th level.

'''{{Anchor|Master Rider}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' At 6th level, the spider rider does not suffer penalties to  [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]] due to charging while mounted on a monstrous spider, and only takes half of the normal penalty to [[SRD:Standard Actions#Ranged Attacks|ranged attacks]] due to being mounted.

'''{{Anchor|[[Summon Spider V (3.5e Spell)|''Summon Spider V'']]}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 7th level the spider rider can use [[Summon Spider V (3.5e Spell)|''summon spider V'']] as a spell-like ability once per day (with a caster level equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level).

'''{{Anchor|Spider Knight}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):''' While riding a [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spider]], the spider rider gains a +2 competence bonus to [[SRD:Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and [[SRD:Armor Class|AC]].

'''{{Anchor|[[Summon Spider VI (3.5e Spell)|''Summon Spider VI'']]}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 9th level the spider rider can use [[Summon Spider VI (3.5e Spell)|''summon spider VI'']] as a spell-like ability once per day (with a caster level equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level).

'''{{Anchor|[[Spider Calling (3.5e Spell)|''Spider Calling'']]}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Spell-Like|Sp]]):''' At 10th level the spider rider can use [[Spider Calling (3.5e Spell)|''spider calling'']] as a spell-like ability once per day (with the caster level equal to the character&rsquo;s spider rider class level).

'''{{Anchor|Spider Mount}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Extraordinary|Ex]]):'''  At 11th level and every second level thereafter, the spider rider&rsquo;s [[SRD:Monstrous Spider|monstrous spider]] mount gains 2d10 [[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice.]]

'''{{Anchor|Bonus Feat}}:''' At 11th level and every 3rd level thereafter, the epic spider rider gains a bonus feat chosen from the following list: [[SRD:Armor Skin|Armor Skin]], [[SRD:Combat Archery|Combat Archery]], [[SRD:Damage Reduction (Feat)|Damage Reduction]], [[SRD:Devastating Critical|Devastating Critical]], [[SRD:Dire Charge|Dire Charge]], [[SRD:Distant Shot|Distant Shot]], [[SRD:Energy Resistance|Energy Resistance]], [[SRD:Epic Endurance|Epic Endurance]], [[SRD:Epic Leadership|Epic Leadership]], [[SRD:Epic Prowess|Epic Prowess]], [[SRD:Epic Toughness|Epic Toughness]], [[SRD:Epic Weapon Focus|Epic Weapon Focus]], [[SRD:Epic Weapon Specialization|Epic Weapon Specialization]], [[SRD:Exceptional Deflection|Exceptional Deflection]], [[SRD:Improved Combat Reflexes|Improved Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Improved Manyshot|Improved Manyshot]], [[SRD:Improved Stunning Fist|Improved Stunning Fist]], [[SRD:Improved Whirlwind Attack|Improved Whirlwind Attack]], [[SRD:Infinite Deflection|Infinite Deflection]], [[SRD:Instant Reload|Instant Reload]], [[SRD:Legendary Commander|Legendary Commander]], [[SRD:Legendary Rider|Legendary Rider]], [[SRD:Legendary Wrestler|Legendary Wrestler]], [[SRD:Overwhelming Critical|Overwhelming Critical]], [[SRD:Penetrate Damage Reduction|Penetrate Damage Reduction]], [[SRD:Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting|Perfect Two-Weapon Fighting]], [[SRD:Reflect Arrows|Reflect Arrows]], [[SRD:Spellcasting Harrier|Spellcasting Harrier]], [[SRD:Storm of Throws|Storm of Throws]], [[SRD:Superior Initiative|Superior Initiative]], [[SRD:Swarm of Arrows|Swarm of Arrows]], [[SRD:Two-Weapon Rend|Two-Weapon Rend]], [[SRD:Uncanny Accuracy|Uncanny Accuracy]]. In addition to the feats on this list, the epic spider rider may treat any feat designated as a [[:Category:Fighter Bonus Feat|fighter bonus feat]] as being on the spider rider bonus feat list.  A spider rider must still meet all prerequisites for a bonus feat, including ability score and base attack bonus minimums.
Article Balance	Moderate +
Author	Sam Kay +
Challenge Rating	11 + and {{{cr}}} +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	10 +
Minimum Level	7 +
Name	Lamaë’an + and Araënû, Spider Mount +
Race	drow + and monstrous hunting spider +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium + and Huge +
Summary	Spider riders are warriors who ride monstrous spiders which are bonded to them mentally, physically, and spiritually + and Spider rider servant of Lolth +
Title	Spider Rider +
Type	humanoid (elf) + and magical beast (augmented vermin) +