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Hornspike Spider
NO.169

Hornspike Spider

Bug Poison Phase II Original Form

Joints are covered with down that repels water and provides insulation. Can walk freely even on slippery rainy days. The world appears to move slowly in their eyes, so most Horned Spiders are impatient.

Dex Number
169
Category
Spider Spirit
Height
0.68~0.98 M
Weight
7.75~9.6 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Commonly found in grasslands, forests, and caves
Trait

Poison Gland

When using a skill with an energy cost of 1 or less, the enemy gains 4 stacks of Poison.

Recommended Skill Sets

Poison Stack Burst Build

Playstyle

Trigger traits by consecutive 0-energy skill use to quickly stack Poison layers, double layers with Kick Them When They're Down, finish with Venom Infiltration. Combines support, sustain, and burst capabilities.

Why this set works

Utilize three 0-energy cost skills to frequently trigger [Poison Gland] for rapid poison stacking, combined with "Kick 'Em While Down" to double poison layers, ultimately achieving low-cost high burst with Poison Infiltration. Cocoon provides sustain and team buffs, Poison vs Poison provides Magic Attack boost to compensate for base stat deficiencies.

Cocoon

Why pick this skill

Core trait trigger. 0 Energy cost to activate [Poison Gland], applying 4 stacks of Poison to enemy while recovering 20% HP and providing team 10% lifesteal buff. Combines survival and team support.

Fight Poison with Poison

Why pick this skill

0 Energy Cost skill. Triggers [Venom Gland] to apply 4 stacks of Poison. Also gains Magic Attack bonus based on enemy's Poison stacks (+30% per stack). When combined with Cocoon for rapid Poison stacking, Magic Attack can be significantly increased.

Kick Them When They're Down

Why pick this skill

0 Energy Cost skill. Triggers [Poison Gland] for 4 Poison stacks, and doubles enemy existing debuff stacks (including Poison). Accelerates poison accumulation, creating low-cost high-output conditions for Venom Infiltration.

Venom Infiltration

Why pick this skill

High-cost Magic attack skill, but -1 Energy per Poison stack on enemy. Can be cast at very low or 0 Energy at max Poison, while adding 1 Poison stack. Core finishing skill.

Sustained Attrition

Playstyle

Abandon burst damage, relying on high-frequency 0-cost skills to continuously trigger characteristic poison stacking, combined with Corrosive Acid to supplement poison layers, continuously draining enemy HP through poison effects, with Cocoon ensuring sustainability.

Why this set works

Completely abandons high-cost ultimates, relies on four low-cost skills for sustained pressure. Three 0-cost skills ensure trait trigger frequency, Corrosive Acid as supplementary poison stacking method. Wears down enemy through high-frequency poison, while Cocoon ensures self-survival and team support.

Cocoon

Why pick this skill

0 Energy cost triggers [Poison Gland] to stack 4 Poison layers, while healing and providing team lifesteal. Core Poison stacking + survival skill.

Fight Poison with Poison

Why pick this skill

0 Energy cost triggers [Poison Gland] to stack 4 Poison layers, and gains Magic Attack bonus based on enemy Poison layers, self-buffing while stacking Poison.

Kick Them When They're Down

Why pick this skill

0 Energy cost triggers [Poison Gland] to stack 4 Poison layers, and doubles enemy debuff layers, quickly accumulating Poison stacks.

Corrosive Acid

Why pick this skill

35 Energy magic attack that inflicts 2 stacks of Poison directly on the enemy, supplementing poison stacking efficiency and maintaining poison pressure when 0-cost skills cannot be used consecutively.

Notes
  • Spikeling has identical ATK and MATK base stats (both 49), but its trait [Venom Gland] combined with low-cost poison stacking skills makes it more suitable for MATK or support builds.
  • The trait [Poison Gland] inflicts 4 stacks of Poison on the enemy when using skills with energy cost ≤1, making 0-energy skills the core trigger.
  • Speed 88 is relatively high, can apply poison or buff on initiative
  • Weak to Wing, Fire, Earth, Fantasy, and Dark, watch for type disadvantage
Gallery
Hornspike Spider True Body
True Body
Hornspike Spider Fruit
Fruit
Hornspike Spider Pet Egg
Pet Egg
Skills
Bug Net
Lv. LV1

Bug Net

Energy: 30

Deals Magic damage. Self recovers 1 Energy.

Cocoon
Lv. LV1

Cocoon

Restore 20% HP to self; your team gains 1 Devotion: gain 10% lifesteal.

Stinger
Lv. LV1

Stinger

Energy: 40

Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.

Fight Poison with Poison
Lv. LV4

Fight Poison with Poison

For each Poison stack the enemy has, gain +30% MATK.

Bite
Lv. LV7

Bite

Energy: 40

Deals physical damage, 1 Combo. This skill is affected by Devotion. Each time affected, Energy cost permanently +1.

Power Boost
Lv. LV11

Power Boost

Self gains +100% Physical Attack.

Poison Needle
Lv. LV17

Poison Needle

Energy: 20

Deals physical damage. Enemy gains 1 stack of Poison.

Storage
Lv. LV22

Storage

Self gains +50% Dual Attack, for each 0-cost skill equipped, additionally +50%.

Poison Bubble
Lv. LV29

Poison Bubble

Energy: 40

Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.

Kick Them When They're Down
Lv. LV30

Kick Them When They're Down

Doubles the number of debuff stacks on the enemy sprite.

Falling Star
Lv. LV36

Falling Star

Energy: 45

Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.

Lv. LV37

Corrosive Acid

Energy: 35

Deals Magic damage. Enemy gains 2 Poison stacks.

Poison Sac
Lv. LV38

Poison Sac

Energy: 25

Deals physical damage. Enemy gains 2 stacks of Poison. Counter state: Changed to gain 6 stacks instead.

Venom Infiltration
Lv. LV48

Venom Infiltration

Energy: 120

Deals Magic damage. For each Poison stack on enemy, this skill's Energy Cost -1, and enemy gains 1 Poison stack.

Bug Strike
Lv. LV49

Bug Strike

Energy: 90

Deals physical damage. Counter state: This skill's Power becomes 2x, ignoring the enemy's Type resistance.

Matchups

Weak Against

Wing, Fire, Earth, Phantom, Dark

Stats
HP 74
Physical Attack 49
Magic Attack 49
Physical Defense 73
Magic Defense 73
Speed 88
Total 406
Handbook Tasks

Horned Spider's Tome Mission

Progress: 7/7

Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1