Spitter Spider

Spitter Spiders resemble Wolf Spiders, but are larger and have shorter hairs with black and dark red coloring. They are found exclusively in hardmode.

Behavior
Spitter Spiders are much slower than Wolf Spiders; preferring to hunt alone, and avoiding close combat. They attack by spitting dart maggots in short bursts of three or four, which have a delayed and temporary paralyzing effect on slugcat. Each successful hit of the darts increases the speed of the paralyzing effect on the target: getting hit by one dart lets the slugcat move normally for about 5 seconds, two for around 3 seconds and three will near immediately knock out the target. Once unconscious, the Spitter will carefully approach and grab prey.

Evasion
If hit by a projectile, fleeing or attacking is recommended. Stabbing with a spear before being knocked out is feasible, but more of a risk. You can easily recover, but might not have enough time if too close. Line-of-sight is important for these creatures; hiding for long enough makes them lose interest. It is best to stay on a level above or below them, but beware that darts can be spat down or up.