5 Deadly Secrets To Master The Bunker Spider In Lethal Company (Updated Guide)
The Bunker Spider is one of the most terrifying indoor entities you will face in Lethal Company, a territorial arachnid that turns the facility's corridors into a deadly web-filled maze. As of today, December 22, 2025, surviving an encounter requires more than just luck; it demands a precise understanding of its unique aggression system and its critical weaknesses, especially following the recent Version 47 updates that slightly altered its behavior. This comprehensive guide will reveal the five most crucial secrets, from its silent ambush mechanics to the most effective ways to secure a kill and reclaim your scrap.
Far more insidious than a Thumper and more predictable than a Bracken, the Bunker Spider presents a middle-tier threat that can easily wipe a crew if its traps are ignored. Its primary defense is the vast network of sticky Spiderwebs it deploys, which are not just an obstacle but a trigger for its immediate, aggressive pursuit. Mastering this creature is essential for consistently profitable runs, as it often guards valuable scrap deep within the moon facilities.
The Bunker Spider's Profile and Latest Changes (Version 47)
Before stepping into the facility, every employee must know their enemy. The Bunker Spider is a large, hostile indoor entity that is primarily territorial. It operates by building a prominent Nest and then lying in wait to ambush employees who step into their webs.
Entity Profile: Bunker Spider
- Type: Hostile Indoor Entity
- Primary Behavior: Territorial, Ambush Predator
- Aggression Trigger: Touching or destroying its Spiderweb, or approaching its Nest.
- Damage Output: High (Can kill a player quickly)
- Death Consequence: Player is ensnared in a silk-covered Cocoon.
- Health: Requires approximately 5 hits with a Shovel.
- Weakness: Shovel, Stun Gun, Environmental Obstacles (Railings).
Critical Update v47 Changes
The "Challenge Moons Patch" (Version 47) introduced subtle but critical modifications to the Bunker Spider's mechanics. While its core behavior remains, a key change was made to its speed.
The spider now receives a slight increase in speed when it is near death. This means the final moments of a fight are more dangerous, demanding that you finish the job quickly or risk being overwhelmed by its sudden burst of speed. The patch also included a file modification to address some "confusing continuity" in its behavior, likely smoothing out some of its more erratic movements.
Secret #1: The Web is the Real Trap (Aggro System Mastery)
The most common mistake new employees make is treating the web as a simple environmental hazard. In reality, the web is the Bunker Spider’s primary Aggro system.
The Bunker Spider is initially non-aggressive while it is patrolling and spinning webs. If you encounter it in this state, it will often freeze until you leave the area. The moment you step on or destroy a web with a melee weapon like the Shovel, the spider is instantly alerted and will begin its aggressive pursuit.
The Pro Tip: Always use a Shovel or another melee tool to deliberately destroy a web from a safe distance, then immediately retreat to a more advantageous fighting location. Never accidentally walk into one, as the surprise attack can be fatal. This controlled aggression allows you to choose your battleground, rather than fighting in a narrow corridor filled with other traps.
Secret #2: The 5-Hit Shovel Takedown and Stun Gun Synergy
Despite its terrifying appearance and immense damage, the Bunker Spider is surprisingly fragile against a direct assault. It is one of the few indoor entities that can be reliably killed with the standard-issue Shovel.
It takes approximately five solid hits with the Shovel to defeat the Bunker Spider. This is a manageable number, but the spider’s attack pattern can be difficult to dodge in a confined space. This is where the Stun Gun becomes your best friend.
The Pro Tip: A single Stun Gun blast will temporarily incapacitate the Bunker Spider, giving you a crucial window to land multiple Shovel hits. A common strategy is to have one crewmate stun the creature, allowing a second crewmate to land 3-4 Shovel strikes, and then repeating the process to secure the kill. This is far more efficient than trying to outmaneuver it alone, especially considering the increased speed it gains when near death (post-Update v47).
Secret #3: The Infamous Railing Cheese Exploit
One of the most widely used and effective "cheese" strategies for dealing with the Bunker Spider—and other melee-focused entities like the Thumper—involves leveraging the facility’s architecture: the humble railing.
The Bunker Spider’s pathfinding and attack hitboxes are often inconsistent when dealing with vertical obstacles. If you can jump onto a railing, a pipe, or any small ledge that elevates you slightly off the ground, the spider will frequently struggle to pathfind to you or land a successful attack.
The Pro Tip: Once you have aggroed the spider, lead it to an area with a railing. Jump onto the railing and then use your Shovel to strike the spider from above. It will often run in circles below you, unable to retaliate effectively. This strategy is a reliable way to eliminate the threat without risking a swift death or wasting valuable Stun Gun charges.
Secret #4: The Art of the Backstep and Evasion
If you are caught without a Shovel or Stun Gun, evasion is your only option. While the Bunker Spider is fast, its attack animation is relatively slow.
An experienced employee can utilize a technique known as the "backstep." When the spider lunges, you can jump backwards and strafe to avoid the attack. Because the Bunker Spider is slow when it attacks, a well-timed jump and backstep can keep you just out of its reach.
Running in a straight line is generally effective, but be mindful of its webs. If you stumble into a web while fleeing, you will be slowed down and almost certainly caught. The spider’s chase speed, while formidable, is not as relentless as a Coil Head, giving you a chance to break line of sight and hide.
Secret #5: Cocoon Retrieval and Entity Prioritization
The most chilling aspect of the Bunker Spider is its post-kill behavior: it wraps its victims in a silk-covered Cocoon, adding a horrifying layer of realism to your demise.
If a crewmate is killed, their body and any scrap they were carrying are inside this Cocoon. The good news is that the Cocoon is not permanent. You can break it open with a Shovel or other melee weapon to retrieve the fallen employee's body and salvage the scrap. This is a high-risk, high-reward maneuver, as the spider is likely still nearby.
When prioritizing threats in the facility, the Bunker Spider sits in the middle tier, more dangerous than a Snare Flea or Spore Lizard, but less instantly lethal than a Jester or Ghost Girl. Always prioritize eliminating a Bunker Spider if it is blocking a crucial path or guarding a large haul of scrap, as its predictable health and attack pattern make it a manageable target for a coordinated crew.
By understanding the nuances of its web-based aggression, utilizing the power of the Shovel and Stun Gun combination, and remembering the slight speed increase from the Version 47 patch, you can confidently navigate the dark, spider-infested facilities of Lethal Company and maximize your profit. Keep your head on a swivel, and always check the ceiling for a patrolling arachnid.
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