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Spider in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Spider is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 16 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Spider?
Spider is a Minecraft hostile mob in the Arthropod family. Spider is a hostile mob. It attacks players on sight within its 16-block aggro range and deals 2 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
Namespaced ID: minecraft:spider. Summon with /summon minecraft:spider ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 16 HP (8 hearts)
- Attack damage: 2 per hit (Normal difficulty, Java Edition)
- XP dropped on kill: 5
- Natural armor: 0
- Movement speed: 0.3
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 16 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 3
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 3
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 2
Physical size
Spider's hitbox is 1.4 blocks wide and 0.9 blocks tall.
Where Spider spawns
- Overworld darkness. Biomes: Any Overworld. Max light: 7. Group size: 4. Spawn weight: 100. Spawns in 2×2 groups on solid blocks at light level ≤ 7 (Java; Bedrock ≤ 7). Requires a 2×2 open area.
Detailed drop table for Spider
| Item | Base drop | Looting bonus | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| String | 0–2 | +1 max per Looting level | — |
| Spider Eye (rare) | 0–1 | +1 max per Looting level | 33% chance from player kills only |
Spider behavior & AI
- Climbs vertical walls of any material.
- Neutral in daylight (block light > 11) — will not attack unless attacked first.
- Can spawn a Spider Jockey (0.8%) — a skeleton riding a spider.
How to fight Spider
- Iron sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Diamond sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Netherite sword: 2 hits to kill.
- Break line of sight beyond 16 blocks to reset aggro.
Related mobs — Arthropod family
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Spider Spawn Egg spawns Spider instantly. Command: /give @p spider_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Hostile mobs
- Hostile
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Arthropod family
Overview
Spider is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Arthropod family. This page covers its classification, size, spawn-egg availability, real health, and confirmed drops.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated time per run: 10-30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Spider have?
Spider has 16 HP (8 hearts), and killing it grants 5 experience.
What does Spider drop when killed?
Spider can drop String, Spider Eye (player kill only).
How much damage does Spider deal?
Spider deals 2 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
How many hits does it take to kill Spider?
With an unenchanted sword, Spider takes about 3 hits with an Iron Sword (6 damage), 3 with a Diamond Sword (7 damage), and 2 with a Netherite Sword (8 damage).