Sword spider

Sword spiders were a variety of subterranean spider.

Description
Sword spiders were about twelve feet in diameter. They had sleek but hairy black bodies with dark-brown-striped fur. Their legs had chitinous plates with sharp ridges that resembled blades.

Combat
Sword spiders attacked with the sharp blades on their legs. They could also jump into the air and bring their legs together to impale an enemy. Additionally, their bite was venomous.

Locations
Sword spiders were native to the Mhair Jungles. They were introduced by drow traders into the Underdark, where they were kept and controlled by Lolth-worshiping drow as soldiers.

Novels

 * Resurrection

Computer games

 * Baldur's Gate
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
 * Neverwinter Nights