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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Poison resistance is very helpful. The common [[redback]] can deal 33 - 58 HP worth of [[poison]] per hit, and each spider can move twice per player turn. If you don't have rPois, be prepared to use many [[potions of curing]].		Poison resistance is very helpful. The common [[redback]] can deal 33 - 58 HP worth of [[poison]] per hit, and each spider can move twice per player turn. If you don't have rPois, be prepared to use many [[potions of curing]].

			Casters should be prepared to deal with [[ghost moth]]s before entering Spider.

	Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:		Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:

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	{{Flavour\|The crumbling, web-choked caverns of the Spider Nest are packed with poisonous arthropods and assorted creepy-crawlies.		{{Flavour\|The crumbling, web-choked caverns of the Spider Nest are packed with poisonous arthropods and assorted creepy-crawlies.

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	In general, Spider's floor plan is chaotic and haphazard. Like [[the Lair]], but cramped, it's filled with narrow tunnels and large caverns. Choke points are uncommon, giving swift monsters many opportunities to surround you. [[Web]]s and pools of [[shallow water]] are common.		In general, Spider's floor plan is chaotic and haphazard. Like [[the Lair]], but cramped, it's filled with narrow tunnels and large caverns. Choke points are uncommon, giving swift monsters many opportunities to surround you. [[Web]]s and pools of [[shallow water]] are common.

	==~~Useful Info~~==		Do not underestimate the final vault on Spider:4 — not only is it full of more dangerous creatures, but a [[moth of wrath]] can turn a posse of jumping spiders, wolf spiders, and emperor scorpions into a deadly tide of chitin extremely quickly.

			===Monster Description===
	This branch is teeming with 'common' spiders, like [[redback]]s and [[tarantella]]s. Fast, evasive enemies in great numbers, they'll swarm you in no time. Thankfully, these spiders have no resistances, low [[AC]], minimal [[willpower]], and are vulnerable to [[poison]], so many crowd-control options are effective (see below for a list).		This branch is teeming with 'common' spiders, like [[redback]]s and [[tarantella]]s. Fast, evasive enemies in great numbers, they'll swarm you in no time. Thankfully, these spiders have no resistances, low [[AC]], minimal [[willpower]], and are vulnerable to [[poison]], so many crowd-control options are effective (see below for a list).

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	There are also many "buffing" enemies, including [[torpor snail]]s ([[slow]] you), [[pharaoh ant]]s (cast [[Bind Souls]] on death, turning killed spiders into [[simulacrum]]), and [[moths of wrath]] ([[berserk]] others, turning even [[redback]]s into powerful melee threats).		There are also many "buffing" enemies, including [[torpor snail]]s ([[slow]] you), [[pharaoh ant]]s (cast [[Bind Souls]] on death, turning killed spiders into [[simulacrum]]), and [[moths of wrath]] ([[berserk]] others, turning even [[redback]]s into powerful melee threats).

	Do not underestimate the final vault on Spider:4 — not only is it full of more dangerous creatures, but a [[moth of wrath]] can turn a posse of jumping spiders, wolf spiders, and emperor scorpions into a deadly tide of chitin extremely quickly.		==Strategy==

	==~~Recommendations~~==
	Poison resistance is very helpful. The common [[redback]] can deal 33 - 58 HP worth of [[poison]] per hit, and each spider can move twice per player turn. If you don't have rPois, be prepared to use many [[potions of curing]].		Poison resistance is very helpful. The common [[redback]] can deal 33 - 58 HP worth of [[poison]] per hit, and each spider can move twice per player turn. If you don't have rPois, be prepared to use many [[potions of curing]].

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	*'''[[Poison]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.		*'''[[Poison]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.
	*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.		*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.
	*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, ~~they~~ work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.		*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, these work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.
	*'''[[Scrolls of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it's very likely to scare the living and demonic creatures here.		*'''[[Scrolls of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it's very likely to scare the living and demonic creatures here.
	*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving casters protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.		*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving casters protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.

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	[[Category:Dungeon Branches]]		[[Category:Dungeon Branches]]

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	This branch contains the gossamer rune of Zot.}}		This branch contains the gossamer rune of Zot.}}

	[[File:Spider entry.png]] The '''Spider's Nest''' [[branch]] is a crumbling 4-floor [[branch]] filled with all manner of [[poison]]ous [[list of arachnids\|arachnids]] and [[list of insects\|insects]]. Adventurers willing to brave it are rewarded with the gossamer [[rune of Zot]] on its lowest floor. ~~Stairs to the~~ Spider's ~~Nest can be found somewhere on~~ [[Lair]]:2-3, ~~assuming your game doesn't generate the~~ [[Snake Pit]] ~~instead~~.		[[File:Spider entry.png]] The '''Spider's Nest''' [[branch]] is a crumbling 4-floor [[branch]] filled with all manner of [[poison]]ous [[list of arachnids\|arachnids]] and [[list of insects\|insects]]. Adventurers willing to brave it are rewarded with the gossamer [[rune of Zot]] on its lowest floor.

			Spider's entrance is located between [[Lair]]:2 and Lair:3. If you find Spider, you will not find [[Snake Pit]] in your current game.

	==Layout==		==Layout==

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	Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:		Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:
	*'''[[Poison]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against ~~most of the actual~~ spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.		*'''[[Poison]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.
	*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.		*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.
	*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.		*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.
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	\|{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Broodmother}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Meliai}}		\|{{monsterlink\|Emperor scorpion}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Broodmother}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Jorogumo}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Spark wasp}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Meliai}}
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	\|{{monsterlink\|Death scarab}}		\|{{monsterlink\|Sun moth}} \|\| {{monsterlink\|Death scarab}}
	\|}		\|}

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	Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:		Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:
	*'''~~All sorts of~~ [[Poison ~~Magic~~]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.		*'''[[Poison]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.
	*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.		*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.
	*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.		*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	This branch is teeming with 'common' spiders, like [[redback]]s and [[tarantella]]s. Fast, evasive enemies in great numbers, they'll swarm you in no time. Thankfully, ~~they~~ spiders have no resistances, low [[AC]], minimal [[willpower]], and are vulnerable to [[poison]], so many crowd-control options are effective (see below for a list).		This branch is teeming with 'common' spiders, like [[redback]]s and [[tarantella]]s. Fast, evasive enemies in great numbers, they'll swarm you in no time. Thankfully, these spiders have no resistances, low [[AC]], minimal [[willpower]], and are vulnerable to [[poison]], so many crowd-control options are effective (see below for a list).

	You'll find many tougher threats interspersed throughout the crowd. The likes of [[entropy weaver]]s, [[broodmother]]s, and [[jorogumo]] are strong on their own, and even worse when combined with a pack of spiders. [[Demonic crawler]]s regenerate extremely quickly; you'll need high damage/turn (or a way to disable them). Casters should be especially weary of [[ghost moth]]s, naturally [[invisible]] monsters who'll quickly drain your MP.		You'll find many tougher threats interspersed throughout the crowd. The likes of [[entropy weaver]]s, [[broodmother]]s, and [[jorogumo]] are strong on their own, and even worse when combined with a pack of spiders. [[Demonic crawler]]s regenerate extremely quickly; you'll need high damage/turn (or a way to disable them). Casters should be especially weary of [[ghost moth]]s, naturally [[invisible]] monsters who'll quickly drain your MP.
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	*'''All sorts of [[Poison Magic]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.		*'''All sorts of [[Poison Magic]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.
	*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.		*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.
	*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds~~. If~~ you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's ~~hurting~~ you in melee.		*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds; if you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's attacking you in melee.
	*'''A [[~~scroll~~ of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it'll scare ~~most~~ living/demonic creatures.		*'''[[Scrolls of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it's very likely to scare the living and demonic creatures here.
	*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving casters protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.		*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving casters protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.

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Recommendations

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	Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:		Crowd-control options that work particularly well against spiders:
	*'''All sorts of [[Poison Magic]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.		*'''All sorts of [[Poison Magic]]'''. [[Olgreb's Toxic Radiance]] is brutally effective against most of the actual spiders, while [[Mephitic Cloud]] can disable most things here. Note that most of the 'tough' threats are only neutral to poison, while [[emperor scorpion]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, and [[pharaoh ant]]s are resistant/immune to it.
	*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before ~~Necromancy spells start to work~~.		*'''[[Necromancy]]'''. With so many spiders, it's easy to create a swarm of undead on your side. Undead are immune to poison, so they'll perform well in combat. Note that you'll need a way to kill things (such as [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]) before you can create undead allies.
	*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds. If you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's hurting you in melee.		*'''[[Evocations]]'''. The [[tin of tremorstones]] and [[condenser vane]] are tailor made for fighting crowds. If you have good [[Evocations]] skill, they work phenomenally. A [[lightning rod]] can be used in a similar fashion. The common spiders all have low willpower, so hex [[wand]]s are good, too. A [[wand of charming]] turns spiders on your side, a [[wand of paralysis]] gives you 1 less thing that's hurting you in melee.
	*'''A [[scroll of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it'll scare most living/demonic creatures.		*'''A [[scroll of fear]]'''. Fear won't work against spider [[simulacrum]], but it'll scare most living/demonic creatures.
	*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving ~~you~~ protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.		*'''[[Invisible\|Invisibility]]'''. Almost everything is unable to [[see invisible]]. Even [[ghost moth]]s can't see invisible, giving casters protection against MP drain. Standing inside a [[sun moth]]s' halo will reveal you if invisible, however.

	===Useful Traits===		===Useful Traits===