If your Arachnophobia isn’t letting you enjoy Hytale to its fullest, you can toggle some settings and get rid of the creature that triggers this phobia. There is an Arachnophobia Mode in Hytale that allows you to toggle on/off the giant, venom-spitting spiders in the game. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step walkthrough of how to enable it and what it does.
How to Turn on Arachnophobia Mode in Hytale
To turn on the Arachnophobia Mode in Hytale, you simply have to toggle it on from the main settings. No need to install any mods or tinker with the game files. Here’s how to do that:
- From the Main Menu, go to Settings > Gameplay.
- Look for the Accessibility section, and you’ll find the Enable Arachnophobia Mode option.
- It is set to Off by default. Toggle it to On, and the Arachnophobia Mode will remove all spiders from the game and replace them with crabs.
If you turn the Arachnophobia Mode on by accessing Settings from within the game, you’ll have to quit to the Main Menu once for the setting to take effect.
Turning the Arachnophobia Mode on will not change the behavior, attack patterns, and drops of these animals. This mode simply applies a crab skin to all spiders in Hytale. They can still spit venom that does tick damage, move really fast, and follow you for long distances.
Related: How to Tame Animals in Hytale
Hytale FAQs
Yes, spiders are highly hostile in Hytale and will aggro you if they hear your movement sounds. Spiders can spit venom from a distance that can poison you and deal tick damage.
Venom Sacs are dropped by all poisonous animals in Hytale, including spiders and snakes. You can find them in the forest and underground.
No, the Arachnophobia Mode only alters the appearance of the spiders. It does not affect any other bugs or critters, including the loom worms.
You cannot completely remove spiders from Hytale. If you have a phobia of spiders or simply don’t want to encounter them while playing Hytale, turn on the Arachnophobia Mode from Hytale’s settings. It will replace spiders with crabs.
Spiders can spawn almost anywhere on the map, including underground. The most common spawn location for spiders is the underground spider's cave. Look for areas covered in webs to find spider mobs.
No, spiders can not be tamed in Hytale. In the current patch, no animals can be tamed or domesticated in Hytale. However, with future updates, this feature will be added to Hytale and become a core mechanic of the game.
When a spider spits venom at you, it can poison your character and deal tick damage. Currently, there is no antidote to this venom, but you can use any health potion or eat a health-restoring item to regenerate HP and avoid death.
Make sure you check out our Complete Hytale Beginner's Guide to learn about the basics to get started. If you're struggling to manage inventory, see our detailed guide on How to Get and Upgrade Backpack in Hytale.
