Spider/Cave Spider

Cave Spiders are a Cave-dwelling type of Spider which have a shell-like carapace which they can close to hide and protect themselves from damage. They spawn from Spilagmites along with Spitters. They have one large red eye and a gaping maw, with the shell making up their "head".

Hunting
Cave Spiders differ from other Spiders because of their shell-armor. After two hits they will close up the shell which absorbs 75% of damage. After a few seconds, they will open their shell and begin to attack again, at which point they are vulnerable. These Spiders can be stunlocked while they are out of the shell and will stay inside as long as they are being attacked, which means they are relatively easy to kill with patience.

Cave Spiders will follow the character when wearing the Spiderhat, however caution must be taken as the Spiderhat decreases Sanity which can be difficult to manage since it is always considered 'Night' underground. Also it is important to watch the Spiderhat 's durability level as the Cave Spiders and Spitters will become hostile when it runs out.

Tips

 * 1) You cannot use the same techniques as regular Spiders.
 * 2) When you find a Spilagmite, be aware that it will also spawn Spitters.
 * 3) Spilagmites can be mined to keep spiders from respawning.
 * 4) They are killed easily with Wolfgang with 3 hits of spear or 1 hit dark sword and 1 hit spear.