Notes
The giant spider is one of the most feared and famous of the stronger monsters, mainly because of its locations. Before recent updates the Giant Spider was unexpectable, commonly being lured to Venore and the roads near it. It was commonly found in places one would never expect to find such a beast, and as a result many unprepared players died daily. Now, it is but a shadow of its former glory and tends to poof into smoke while being run in the plains of havoc. The Giant Spider's Boss is The Old Widow.
Abilities
Melee (0-300), Earth Missile (40-70), throws Poison Fields, Poison (starts from 5-8 per turn), Haste, Summons 0-2 Poison Spiders.
Damage Taken From Elements
Location
Plains of Havoc, Below Point of No Return in Outlaw Camp, Edron Hero Cave, Hellgate, Mintwallin, Mount Sternum underground, Green Claw Swamp in Venore, Maze of Lost Souls, on a hill near Drefia (only accessable by using parcels or the levitate spell to get on the hill; here), on a hill north-west of Ankrahmun (inaccessible), deep in the Dwarf Mines, Forbidden Lands, Malada, Ghostlands.
Strategy
The blocker should stand between the Giant Spider and the shooters, if possible. This makes retargeting less likely. Seeing as GS's seem to enjoy changing targets the blocker should have Challenge if premium. While blocking you should also kill the poison spiders so they don't break your shield.
Knights: can use melee to kill them if they got a good weapon and if they are good skilled.
Skill 80/80 Recommended.
Paladin: strategy is simple, with around level 50 and Boots of Haste you just run and shoot bolts at it. If you have Haste, you can start hunting at level 35.
Distance 70+ Recommended.
Mages: same as for paladins or can either run away with (strong) haste and shoot it with runes or they can just use Flame Strike to kill it. Mages should at least reach level 40-50 before trying this. Mages should try their first solo at the GS at the Darashia hill. If you have level 45~, you won't need mana shield. Just use exura or exura gran when you're a Mage with exori flam and your strongest fire Wand/Rod. Some mages at this spawn, if they are able to time things correctly can stand on the parcels, wait for the giant spider to leave the top of the screen, go up and shoot a spell or rune like Fireball at the giant spider, then quickly jump back down the parcels before the spider reaches them. Levels as low as 18 can do this after making a backpack of Energy Field runes.
Loot
0-115 gp, Bag, Brass Legs, Steel Helmet, Plate Armor, 0-12 Poison Arrows, Strong Health Potion, Giant Spider Silk (semi-rare), Knight Armor (rare), Time Ring (semi rare), Knight Legs (very rare), Platinum Amulet (very rare), Lightning Headband (very rare).