Dragon Spider Queen Dragon Survival Addon Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I transform into a spider for the first time?
You need to complete the Dragon Survival transformation ritual first, then access the spider form option through your character menu or a designated transformation item. Check your mod keybinds to confirm the exact control for switching between dragon and spider forms.
What's the difference between male and female spiders?
Female spiders are larger and tougher, specializing in breeding egg sacs to create spider minions through the Broodmother ability. Male spiders are faster hunters with Web Fisher, allowing them to catch fish and treasure from water mobs.
How do I grow bigger as a spider?
Spiders grow through molting, which triggers after you fill your Silk Essence meter by landing final blows on poisoned enemies. Each molt makes you larger and stronger, replacing the aging system from normal Dragon Survival.
Why won't villagers trade with me?
Villagers panic and refuse to trade with spider players as a survival penalty—you're treated as a hostile creature. This encourages you to build your colony away from human settlements and rely on your spider minions instead.
Can I use weapons and tools as a spider?
No, spider legs cannot hold standard tools, swords, bows, crossbows, or elytras. Instead, rely on your venomous bite, web abilities, and spider minions for combat and resource gathering.
How do egg sacs work and what determines what hatches?
Female spiders use Broodmother to lay egg sacs that hatch into different spider helper types depending on the light level or dimension where they're placed. Experiment with placement to breed specialized minions for different roles.
What does Silken Cobweb do and how is it different from normal cobwebs?
Silken Cobweb blocks trap and slow enemy mobs while allowing allied spiders to walk through freely, making them perfect for defending your territory. They also suffocate water mobs, giving you control over aquatic areas.
Why do I take extra damage from fire?
Your silk-covered bristles make you vulnerable to fire as a survival penalty, so avoid lava, campfires, and fire-based attacks. Plan your territory and combat strategies around this weakness.
Do wild spiders attack me or can I recruit them?
Wild spiders won't attack you first and will protect you in combat, but they're not the same as your bred minions. Use Spider Kinship to mark nearby friends with pheromones so wild spiders treat them as allies and coordinate better.
What happens if I run out of Silk Essence?
Silk Essence refills whenever you land the final blow on a poisoned target, so you need to maintain your hunting rotation and keep enemies weakened. If you're struggling to fill it, focus on using your venomous bite to poison multiple enemies before finishing them off.