Spider
Neutral (hostile in darkness)Health: 16 (8 hearts)JavaBedrock
Quick answer: Overworld at light level 0. Cave spiders spawn from spawners in mineshafts.
How to find Spider
Overworld at light level 0. Cave spiders spawn from spawners in mineshafts.
Spawn conditions: Light level 0 in the Overworld, needs a 3x3x2 space but only a 1-block-high center.
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| String | 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting III) | Bows, fishing rods, wool, leads |
| Spider Eye | 0-1 (up to 4 with Looting III) | Brewing ingredient; do not eat unless desperate |
How to kill Spider
Easy melee target; it jumps when attacking. In daylight it stops attacking unless provoked. Bane of Arthropods swords kill it fast.
Behavior
Hostile below light level 12, neutral in daylight. Climbs walls and sees through blocks to track you.
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred.