I really need to kill some spiders so I can make a bow and fishing rod, but there are no spiders to be seen in my vicinity.
Is there a technique I can use to either attract them to a known location or discover where they are?
I'm playing on easy/normal so the mobs do spawn – I've seen creepers and zombies but no spiders.
Best Answer
There is no way to guarantee mob spawns of a particular type unless you happen to find a mob spawner. Your best bet is to simply set up a situation that allows a lot of enemies to spawn and then weed out the spiders.
There are a variety of traps that can be set up, from very simple to very complex. One of the easiest ways to get a lot of enemies to spawn, however, is to simply set up a tower in an open area (keeping you safe and able to see a large distance).
Spiders have three attributes that you can abuse to catch them: