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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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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 granting the [[poison resistance]] [[intrinsic]].
  
Cave spiders can gain experience and [[grow up]] into [[giant spider]]s.{{refsrc|mondata.c|569}}
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Cave spiders can [[grow up]] into [[giant spider]]s.{{refsrc|mondata.c|569}}
  
== Generation ==
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==Generation==
Cave spiders are often generated in [[groups]]; cave spiders generated upon the creation dungeon level always get a random item to hide under.
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Cave spiders are often generated in [[groups]]. As a grounded hiding monster, cave spiders generated via level creation will always be given a random item to hide under.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==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 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]].
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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; this is useful for keeping them at bay and picking them off, or even escaping if the situation warrants it.
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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]].
  
 
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==Encyclopedia entry==
 
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== References ==
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Revision as of 03:02, 19 January 2021

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 granting the poison resistance intrinsic.

Cave spiders can grow up into giant spiders.[1]

Generation

Cave spiders are often generated in groups. As a grounded hiding monster, cave spiders generated via level creation will always be given a random item to hide under.

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; this is 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.

Encyclopedia entry

See the encyclopedia entry for spider.

References