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The '''cave spider''', {{monsym|cave_spider}}, is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. They are capable of [[hiding]] under items, taking some players by surprise; fortunately they are generally too weak to be a threat in this respect. Cave spiders can gain experience and [[grow up]] in to [[giant spider]]s{{refsrc|mondata.c|569}}.
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The '''cave spider''', {{monsym|cave_spider}}, is a [[monster]] that appears in [[NetHack]]. They are capable of [[hiding]] under items, taking some players by surprise. Cave spider [[corpses]] have a 7% chance of gaining the [[poison resistance]] [[intrinsic]].
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Cave spiders can gain experience and [[grow up]] into [[giant spider]]s.{{refsrc|mondata.c|569}}
  
 
== Generation ==
 
== Generation ==
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Those generated along with a dungeon level always get a random item to hide under. Caver spiders are also often generated in [[groups]].
  
Those generated along with a dungeon level always get a random item to hide under. Since spiders come in groups, the effect is something like a quasi-[[special room]].
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==Strategy==
 
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While not particularly dangerous for the first hiding monsters you are likely to encounter, cave spiders have a somewhat low AC that can make it slightly difficult to hit them. Throwing an item at them will cause them to hide under it most of the time, useful for keeping them at bay and picking them off, or even escaping if the situation warrants it. This can also be put to use in some [[treasure zoo]]s, where a hiding cave spider can block the door and hem in the other monsters; you can then attack them from range at your leisure, e.g. with a [[polearm]] or [[lance]].
== Strategy ==
 
 
 
If you're waiting outside of a room full of monsters, e.g. a treasure zoo, and wondering why the monsters aren't coming out despite being awake, then it may be because a cave spider is hiding under an item in the doorway.  The same is true for other monsters that hide under objects. This can be used to your advantage by dropping items in front of advancing cave spiders.
 
 
 
Eating the [[corpse]] of a cave spider is safe (unless it is [[rotten]]) and gives you a 7% chance of gaining the [[Poison resistance|poison resistance]] [[intrinsic]].
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Revision as of 22:58, 5 February 2020

The cave spider, s, is a monster that appears in NetHack. They are capable of hiding under items, taking some players by surprise. Cave spider corpses have a 7% chance of gaining the poison resistance intrinsic.

Cave spiders can gain experience and grow up into giant spiders.[1]

Generation

Those generated along with a dungeon level always get a random item to hide under. Caver spiders are also often generated in groups.

Strategy

While not particularly dangerous for the first hiding monsters you are likely to encounter, cave spiders have a somewhat low AC that can make it slightly difficult to hit them. Throwing an item at them will cause them to hide under it most of the time, useful for keeping them at bay and picking them off, or even escaping if the situation warrants it. This can also be put to use in some treasure zoos, where a hiding cave spider can block the door and hem in the other monsters; you can then attack them from range at your leisure, e.g. with a polearm or lance.

References

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