Improved Spider Climb (Wizard Spell)

This spell is an improved version of the 1st level wizard spell spider climb. The recipient can climb on vertical surfaces and hang upside down from ceilings, moving at a rate of 8 (4 if at all encumbered); bare hands and feet are not required, and small objects do not stick to the recipient's body: a recipient can easily cast spells while sticking to a wall with feet and/or back. The caster can end the effect with a word (if this causes a fall, normal damage applies). Sufficient force or impact can also tear the recipient free; the DM must assign a saving throw based on the circumstances. The material components of this spell are a drop of bitumen (pitch) or tree gum, and a live spider, both of which must be eaten by the recipient. Unwilling recipients must be touched, must eat the components, and must also fail a saving throw vs. spell, to be affected.
Notes: Restricted to drow; uncommon.
Category:Wizard Spells
Category:Spells from Wizard's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells