With the ability to inflict the Heebie-Jeebies just on sight, few denizens of the Ettenmoors can instill fear in your opponent like the spider. Masters of damage over time and crowd control, the spider is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Join Dalmarus as he explores the strengths and weaknesses of this eight-legged monstrosity.

I've mentioned before that I'm fascinated with the ability to experience a creature out of the norm in the gaming world and in this case, the spider doesn't disappoint. From the moment you begin crawling around, you realize you have just inherited an entirely different set of objectives and needs for fulfilling your character. Unfortunately, it also doesn't take long to realize that you're insanely weak.

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