In the Roblox horror escape game HUNTRESS (developed by YamiSama18), you can play as the giant spider by purchasing the in-game feature for 89 Robux during a match. When activated, you take control of the entity to hunt down human players while they search for dynamite, keys, and escape codes across the map's two dark floors.
How to Play as the Spider in Roblox Huntress
Players do not receive a free role-selection menu to spawn as the monster at the start of a regular match. Instead, the game uses an interactive microtransaction prompt that allows any player in the session to become the threat.
| Monster Feature / In-Game Purchase | Robux Cost | Duration / Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Become the Spider | 89 Robux | Transforms the buyer into the active spider chasing survivors |
| Spawn Two Spiders | 69 Robux | Adds a second spider threat into the map session |
| Jumpscare | 29 Robux | Triggers an immediate jumpscare on players |
Once a player purchases the 89 Robux option, the game shifts control of the spider to that user. The player-controlled arachnid can then pursue survivors throughout the hallways, take out teammates, and disrupt objective progress.
Spider Movement, Detection, and Abilities
Whether controlled by an 89 Robux buyer or standard game AI, the spider operates on specific movement rules and sensory cues designed to trap human runners.
- Ceiling and Floor Mobility: The spider crawls along ceilings and descends into rooms. Its base crawl speed is faster than normal human sprint speed, meaning survivors cannot outrun it in an open straightaway.
- Noise Detection: The creature detects interactive sound. Dropping carried items with the drop key (Q), throwing inventory objects, breaking glass vases and jars, or interacting with room drawers alerts the spider to the player's exact location.
- Visual Warning Signs: Survivors are warned of the spider's proximity through map lighting. When ceiling lamps begin flickering, the monster is on the same floor and closing in.
- Vent Obstacles: The spider's large hitbox prevents it from entering low spaces. Survivors who crouch into metal wall vents or air ducts are safe until the creature leaves the area.
Survivor Objectives and Game Structure
To survive against a player spider, human runners must work together or solo to complete a fixed extraction sequence before running out of lives. Standard matches support solo runs or cooperative teams of up to 4 players, while public game servers host up to 20 players overall.
To trigger the escape gate at the starting spawn area, survivors must locate three separate requirements scattered across the two floors:
- Four Dynamite Charges: Distributed between rooms on the first and second floors. Survivors must pick them up and drop them at the extraction gate.
- Detonator Room Key: Used to unlock the locked detonator room located adjacent to the stairs.
- Four-Digit Detonator Code: A randomized numeric code displayed on walls or environmental surfaces in the facility (match codes observed in gameplay include 8362, 0973, 9726, and 4637).
Once all four dynamite charges are planted at the gate, the detonator room is unlocked, and the code is input into the console, players trigger the explosion to complete Chapter 1. Matches also feature an optional Nightmare mode, which cuts facility power into complete darkness and significantly increases the spider's chase speed.
Official Passes and Store Pricing
Beyond temporary in-match purchases like becoming the spider, developer YamiSama18 lists three permanent game passes on the official Roblox experience page:
| Official Game Pass | Robux Price | Pass Type | In-Game Utility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radar | 59 Robux | Permanent | Reveals spider location for 20 seconds; requires a 120-second recharge |
| Infinite revives | 149 Robux | Permanent | Allows unlimited player revivals during matches |
| VIP | 299 Robux | Permanent | Grants VIP status and tier access |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play as the spider for free in Roblox Huntress?
No. Current game builds do not offer a free playable monster queue or randomized player-monster rotation. Taking control of the spider requires the 89 Robux match prompt.
Can survivors hide in vents from a player-controlled spider?
Yes. The spider's giant model cannot fit into metal duct openings. If survivors crouch into the vents, the spider cannot reach them regardless of whether an AI or a player is controlling the character.
What happens if someone pays 69 Robux for two spiders?
When a player purchases the 69 Robux match event, a second spider spawns into the building, forcing survivors to track two separate threats across the ground and upper floors simultaneously.
