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Spider Egg

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

  • HP: 2
  • Defense Skill: 1
  • Attack Skill: 1
  • Damage: 0-0
  • Damage Reduction: 0
  • Speed: 0 (immobile)
  • Attack Delay: 1
  • View Distance: 0 (doesn't see)
  • Exp Given: 0
  • Loot Chance: 20% for a random seed
  • Max Level: 9
  • Movement Type: Immovable
  • Can be Pet: No
  • Flying: No
  • Friendly: No

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

  • Spawned by: Spider Queen (lays these eggs)
  • 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

* Java: SpiderEgg.java * Strings: Spider Egg strings

See Also

rpd/spider_egg.txt · Last modified: by 127.0.0.1