Spider Egg
The Spider Egg is an immobile mob in Remixed Dungeon that hatches into a random spider after 20 turns.
Description
This fragile egg is pulsating briefly, inside it you can see something of many legs. It's laid by spider queens and has a limited lifespan before hatching.
Spider Eggs represent locations where spiders lay their eggs or where young spiders emerge.
Stats
Special Properties
Hatching: Will eventually hatch into spider enemies after 20 turns
Threat: Represents a future danger if left unchecked
Destruction: Can be destroyed before hatching to prevent spider spawns
Spider Generation: Part of spider nest mechanics
Abilities
Hatching: Automatically hatches into a random spider after 20 turns
Immobile: Cannot move from its position
Fragile: Very low HP, easily destroyed
Pet Immunity: Cannot be tamed or made into a pet (canBePet() returns false)
Behavior
Immobile: Remains in place until destroyed or hatched
Hatching Timer: Automatically hatches after 20 turns via the act() method
Spawn: Upon hatching, creates a random spider mob using MobSpawner
Destruction: If killed before hatching, it is destroyed without producing a spider
Looting: Has a 20% chance to drop a random seed when killed
Location: Most commonly found in Spider Nest levels and spider-infested areas of the dungeon
Interactions
May contain spiderlings or other spider creatures
Can be destroyed to prevent more spiders from appearing
Part of spider-themed level design
Will hatch into various types of spiders depending on the area
May contain different spider types (normal, poisonous, etc.)
Destroying eggs prevents additional spider spawns
Location
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Hatching: After 20 turns of remaining alive, it will hatch into a random spider mob
Level Range: Can appear on any level where spider content is present
Areas: Most commonly found in Spider Nest levels and infested areas of the dungeon
Strategy
Immediate Threat: Though fragile, poses a threat as it will soon hatch into a spider
Timing: You can choose to destroy it immediately to prevent spawning a spider, or let it hatch when you're prepared
Advantage: If you have ways to tame or control spiders, letting it hatch may be beneficial
Seed Farming: Has a 20% chance to drop a seed when destroyed, which might be useful
Avoid Crowding: Be careful not to let multiple eggs hatch near each other creating a spider swarm
Spider Management: Consider the spider population in the area when deciding whether to destroy or let hatch
Content Verification
* Information source: Java class SpiderEgg.java
* Stats verification: Extracted from SpiderEgg constructor and methods
* Effect descriptions: Based on string resources and in-game mechanics
* Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3
Source Code
See Also
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Spiders - What hatches from this egg
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Mobs - Other dungeon inhabitants
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