Cave Spider in Minecraft
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The Cave Spider is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A small hostile spider whose bite can poison you. You can find it in: mineshafts, near cave spider spawners.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 0.7 × 0.5 blocks
- Where to find
- Mineshafts, near cave spider spawners
- Main drops
- String and Spider Eye
Where to find the Cave Spider
Mineshafts, near cave spider spawners.
Cave Spider behavior
A small hostile spider whose bite can poison you.
The Cave Spider is 0.5 blocks tall and 0.7 blocks wide, small enough to fit through one-block gaps.
What does the Cave Spider drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| String | Common drop |
| Spider Eye | Only when killed by a player |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Cave Spider Spawn Egg.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find a Cave Spider in Minecraft?
Mineshafts, near cave spider spawners.
What does a Cave Spider drop?
A Cave Spider drops String and Spider Eye.