Spider
- For the critter, see Spider (critter). For the Return to Karazhan spiders, see Spider (Return to Karazhan). For the Revendreth spiders, see Spider (Revendreth).
Spiders are a type of animal found commonly throughout Azeroth and Draenor, and even other planes of existence such as the Firelands and the Shadowlands. The most common of the arachnid family, these critters spin their webs in nearly every corner of Azeroth.[1]
Overview
Spiders can be expected to use poisonous attacks and webbing in combat, often from a distance. One species of spider has entirely lost their carnivorous appetites and instead feed on plants and fruit.[2]
During the Third War, the emergence of massive spiders in the Barrow Dens beneath Ashenvale Forest was one of the first signs of the Burning Legion's corruption seeping into the land.[3]
The Scourge has a strong connection with spiders, with many found in areas affected by the undead plague, such as the bone spiders who are already undead when they hatch.[4] Naxxramas has an entire wing devoted to spiders, known as the Arachnid Quarter, where Grand Widow Faerlina bred and took care of the seemingly endless amount of arachnids that swarm from the depths of the citadel.[5]
Through the years, the Forsaken have grown a kinship with the spiders of Hillsbrad Foothills, allowing them to latch their eggs onto a suitable carrier - usually some variation of bear, until the little spiders are of age to be collected from their host. Since they managed to domesticate and breed them, the spiders now serve them as regular household pets and beasts of battle.[6] Dark rangers can be seen alongside domesticated spiders around the Ruins of Southshore.[7]
Spider egg omelets were briefly a fad in Booty Bay, despite the city having no egg supply of its own.[8]
Types
Bone spider
Crystal spider
Deathweb spider
Fire spider
Ice spider
Lava spider
Nightmare spider
Spider demon
Tarantula
Undercrawler
Venom spider
In Warcraft I
- Main article: Spider (Warcraft I)
In Warcraft III
Spiders in Warcraft III are a type of hostile creep who can be found in a number of different tilesets. Though many scholars believe that all spiders trace their roots back to the ancient kingdom of Azjol-Nerub, the giant spiders of Kalimdor have made a claim to the shadowy corners of Ashenvale Forest. Though not necessarily evil, wild spiders can become fearsome opponents if they feel their nests have been defiled.[9]
- Lordaeron fall, Winter and Summer:
- Ashenvale, Felwood:
Spider Broodling
Monstrous Spider
As a mount
- Main article: Spider mounts
As a hunter pet
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Spiders are one of the families of beasts tameable by hunters. Undead hunters start with a spider as a pet.
Patch changes
Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): 
[Web] replaced with 
[Web Spray]. 
Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14):
- New ability [Web].
- Armor and Health now both have a +5% bonus.
- Damage now has a +5% bonus (down from 7%).
- New ability
As a companion pet
[Bloodfeaster Spiderling] is a reward/vendor item from a covenant's special feature (Ember Court, Queen's Conservatory etc.)
[Blushing Spiderling] has a chance to drop from Tomb Burster in Revendreth.
[Boneweave Hatchling] has a chance to drop from Sister Chelicerae in Maldraxxus.
[Fuzzy Creepling] is a rare drop from Venomarus in Arathi Highlands.
[Leyline Broodling] can drop from chests in 
[45WQ] Withered Army Training.
[Luminous Webspinner] has a chance to drop from Cache of Eyes in Maldraxxus.
[Rebuilt Mechanical Spider] is a pet constructed from parts obtained during Vol'dun Faction Assaults.
[Shiverweb Egg] is rewarded from [30-70] Kill the Queen.
[Skittering Venomspitter] has a chance to drop from Sprouting Growths in Maldraxxus.
[Smolderweb Carrier] drops from Mother Smolderweb in Lower Blackrock Spire.- [Wad of Spider Web] is bought for 100
from Nigel Rifthold in Drustvar.
Wild battle pets
Spiders are one of the more common types of wild battle pets found around the world.
- Amethyst Spiderlings and Feverbite Hatchlings in Krasarang Wilds
- Ash Spiderlings in Searing Gorge and Talador
- Bleak Skitterer in Maldraxxus
- Burrow Spiderlings in Highmountain
- Crystal Spiders in Winterspring
Crystalline Broodlings in Suramar- Dusk Spiderlings in Duskwood
- Felspiders in Azsuna and Highmountain
- Forest Spiderlings in Stranglethorn Vale and Shadowmoon Valley
- Jumping Spiders in the Jade Forest
- Rosetipped Spiderling in Revendreth
- Skittering Cavern Crawlers in Blade's Edge Mountains
- Spiders in various zones
- Thornclaw Broodlings in Suramar
- Twilight Spiders in Azshara, Deepholm and Twilight Highlands
- Venomspitter Hatchlings in Stonetalon Mountains
- Vicious Broodlings in Suramar
- Widow Spiderlings in Duskwood
Notes and trivia
- Spiders are usually classified as Beasts, with a few Bone Spiders classified as Undead.
- With a few exceptions, spiders cannot be skinned.
- Usually drop webbing, spider legs, spinnerets, mandibles (or fangs), or spider meat as loot.
- Spiders can be replaced with other arthropods using the Arachnophobia Mode.
- There are eight models for spiders in World of Warcraft:
- One with thin, spindly legs, referred to as Venom (or Mine) Spider.
- One with a hairy, tarantula-like body, referred to as Tarantula (model also used for lava spiders).
- One with sharp barbs that was first introduced in the original Naxxramas, referred to as Giant Spider.
- One with a bone-like structure that was introduced with Wrath of the Lich King, referred to as Bone Spider.
- One with a fiery rock-like structure that was introduced with Cataclysm, referred to as Fire Spider.
- Two introduced with Legion for spider demon and nightmare spider NPCs whose models are similar.
- One used for the Bloodfang Widow mount introduced with Legion.
Gallery
Spiders in World of Warcraft.
A spider webbing its prey in Traveler.
Spiderlings in Warcraft Arclight Rumble.
Tarantula model in Battle for Azeroth.
Bone spider model in Battle for Azeroth.
Mine Spider model in Battle for Azeroth.
Giant spider model in Battle for Azeroth.
See also
References
- ^ Spider
- ^ Amethyst Spiderling
- ^ Brothers in Blood (WC3 NightElf) - Tyrande Whisperwind says: I sense a strange darkness tainting them. They have been transformed by a great evil.
- ^ Giant Bone Spider
- ^ Naxxramas, the Floating Necropolis
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[7-30] Glorious Harvest
- ^ Dark Ranger (Hillsbrad Foothills) and Battle Creeper
- ^ [20] Deepmoss Spider Eggs
- ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual, pg. 144
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