# [Nezznar the Black Spider](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\npc/nezznar-the-black-spider-lmop.md)
*Source: Lost Mine of Phandelver p. 59*
Drow (dark elves) are a devious, scheming subterranean race that worships Lolth, the Demon Queen of Spiders.
Drow society is strictly matriarchal. Male drow are relegated to servitor roles, and while most train as warriors, a few, such as Nezznar, become skilled wizards.
```statblock
"name": "Nezznar the Black Spider (LMoP)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"subtype": "elf"
"alignment": "Neutral Evil"
"ac": !!int "11"
"ac_class": "14 with [mage armor](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/mage-armor-xphb.md)"
"hp": !!int "27"
"hit_dice": "6d8"
"stats":
- !!int "9"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "16"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "13"
"speed": "30 ft."
"saves":
"Wisdom": !!int "4"
"Intelligence": !!int "5"
"skillsaves":
"Stealth": !!int "3"
"Perception": !!int "4"
"Arcana": !!int "5"
"senses": "darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14"
"languages": "Elvish, Undercommon"
"cr": "2"
"traits":
- "desc": "Nezznar can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:\n\
\nAt will: [dancing lights](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/dancing-lights-xphb.md)\n\
\n1/day each: [darkness](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/darkness-xphb.md), [faerie\
\ fire](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/faerie-fire-xphb.md) (save DC 12)"
"name": "Innate Spellcasting"
- "desc": "Nezznar is a 4th-level spellcaster that uses Intelligence as his spellcasting\
\ ability (spell save DC 13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). Nezznar has the\
\ following spells prepared from the wizard's spell list:\n\nCantrips (at will):\
\ [mage hand](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/mage-hand-xphb.md), [ray of frost](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/ray-of-frost-xphb.md),\
\ [shocking grasp](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/shocking-grasp-xphb.md)\n\n1st level\
\ (4 slots): [mage armor](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/mage-armor-xphb.md), [magic\
\ missile](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/magic-missile-xphb.md), [shield](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/shield-xphb.md)\n\
\n2nd level (3 slots): [invisibility](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/invisibility-xphb.md),\
\ [suggestion](3-Mechanics/CLI/spells/suggestion-xphb.md)"
"name": "Spellcasting"
- "desc": "Nezznar has a [spider staff](3-Mechanics/CLI/items/spider-staff-lmop.md)."
"name": "Special Equipment"
- "desc": "Nezznar has advantage on saving throws against being [charmed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Charmed),\
\ and magic can't put him to sleep."
"name": "Fey Ancestry"
- "desc": "Nezznar has disadvantage on attack rolls when he or his target is in sunlight."
"name": "Sunlight Sensitivity"
"actions":
- "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6\
\ - 1) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage."
"name": "Spider Staff"
"source":
- "LMoP"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/token/nezznar-the-black-spider-lmop.webp"
```
^statblock