How to Beat the Spider – Stardew Valley
The Spider is one of Stardew Valley’s toughest enemies — a boss-like challenge with 200 HP and 15 damage per hit.
Stats:
| HP | Damage | Speed | XP | Dangerous variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 15 | 0 | 15 | Yes |
Where to find it
The Spider appears in: Dangerous Mines, Skull Cavern.
Drops
| Drop | Sell price (g) |
|---|---|
| Void Essence | 50 |
Recommended weapons (estimated hits to kill from weapon damage stats)
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Est. hits to kill | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Gavel | club | 100-120 | 2 | Forge the Galaxy Hammer with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sh |
| Dragontooth Cutlass | sword | 75-90 | 3 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Dwarf Sword | sword | 65-75 | 3 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Galaxy Sword | sword | 60-80 | 3 | Bring a Prismatic Shard to the Three Pillars in the Calico D |
| Infinity Blade | sword | 80-100 | 3 | Forge the Galaxy Sword with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sha |
| Galaxy Hammer | club | 70-90 | 3 | Purchased from the Adventurer’s Guild for 75,000g after obta |
Tips
- This is a Dangerous variant: it only spawns after Mr. Qi’s challenge activates dangerous mines, and it is stronger than its normal counterpart.
- Use the combat buffs from rings and footwear, and retreat when low — enemies do not chase across floor transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the Spider?
The Spider appears in: Dangerous Mines, Skull Cavern.
What is the best weapon against the Spider?
Based on weapon stats, the Infinity Gavel (100-120 damage) reaches an estimated 2 hits to kill the Spider, the lowest among commonly available weapons.
What does the Spider drop?
Common recorded drops: Void Essence.