Spider

"The ubiquitous spider is one of the oldest and most adaptable creatures in the world. It also seems to have acquired an unfortunate susceptibility to magic. When exposed, the arachnids will increase dramatically in size and even cast spells. Due to this hazard, I recommend staying out of dark places whenever possible."

- Abd al-Hazir

Spiders (a.k.a. Arachnids) are recurring enemies found the Diablo series.

Lore
"Spiders represent many things: creation, destruction, power, and fear. They are bearers of omens, good and ill. Spotting a spiderweb on the eastern side of bushes and buildings is a sign of impending hardship."

- Adria

Spiders are some of the oldest and most adaptable creatures in Sanctuary. There are many kinds of spiders in the world, but they all share an affinity for magic, being sensitive to spells and artifacts. This susceptibility is due to their adaptability; an unfortunate side effect. When exposed to magic, arachnids will increase dramatically in size and even cast spells. Over time, exposure to magic has caused some spiders to expand their minds and create desires that feel all too human. The most powerful of these mutated spiders are called queens, which rule over clusters of lesser spiders. The queens rarely travel alone.

Giant Spiders can be considered a sub-species.

Cultural Impact
Spiders have had a significant impact on human cultures. They can represent many things; creation, destruction, power, and fear. They are bearers of omens, good and ill. Spotting a spiderweb on the eastern side of bushes and buildings is regarded as a sign of impending hardship. Spider silk is a useful reagent in making paralysis and sleep potions, as well as being good for casting blinding and entrapment skills. Their venom can also be collected; to do so, one has to pierce the spider's body once with a needle to draw out the ichor. The venom must be stored for three days before it can be used to make poisons.

The Umbaru breed a type of spider called the Corpse Spider. They carry it on their persons to use as weapons.

Diablo II
Spiders, referred to as "Giant Spiders," are found in Diablo II.

Types

 * Arach
 * Flame Spider
 * Poison Spinner
 * Sand Fisher (cut)
 * Spider Magus

Diablo Immortal
Spiders are encountered as enemies in Diablo Immortal.

Types

 * Arachnid Horror
 * Bog Spider
 * Broodmother
 * Spiderling
 * Volatile Spider

Uniques

 * Crimson Arach
 * Segithis

Diablo III
Spiders in Diablo III count as Beasts and are of four major subtypes:


 * Brood Daughter
 * Spiderling
 * Toxic Lurker

In addition to this, a fourth sub-type is found via queens. However, the only known Spider Queen is Queen Araneae. She is the largest of them all, but is essentially an overgrown Lurker. She serves as the second boss of.

Charlotte is a non-combat spider pet.

Trivia

 * The hierarchy of spider monsters in Diablo III harkens to real-world insects (e.g. ants), but not spiders.


 * One of the color schemes for spiders is almost identical to that of Sand Reavers in World of Warcraft.