Silk

Silk is a resource obtained from Spiders which is not necessary for basic survival, but is used in the creation of many useful items. Although it can be obtained on Day 1 it is often sought once a base camp has been established and an adequate food supply secured; as acquiring silk can be a dangerous venture and it is used only in the creation of non-essential items.

Gathering
Silk is generally found after killing Spiders or Spider Warriors. It has an approx. drop chance of 33% per kill. Silk is also dropped in bulk from the destruction of Spider Dens. A large Den yields 6 units of silk, a medium Den 4 units, and a small Den 2. Spider Dens will not drop any Silk if burned; it all turns to ash. Spider Queens drop 4 Silk when killed (along with the Spiderhat).