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Barrel Spider

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Barrel Spider
Japanese バレルスパイダー
Rōmaji Bareru Supaidā

Type Emblem Heartless
Games Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Variations
Pot Spider
Pot Scorpion
Pot Centipede
Blox Bug
Danger Bug
Metal Bug
Prize Bug

The Barrel Spider is an Emblem Heartless found in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.

Design

Simple and straightforward, the bodies of Barrel Spiders are composed of an ordinary wooden brown barrel, which enables them, when at rest, to blend in with environments that contain barrels. Depending on the world, the Barrel Spider's body will take on a different shade to better camouflage itself in the environment. When a Barrel Spider is struck, four purple and pale pink legs that end in sharp talons burst from the sides; a fifth piece also chips away to reveal a sinister glowing yellow eye that allows whatever resides within the barrel to see where it is going. The Barrel Spider has a relative, the Pot Spider, with a similar appearance and behavior.

The Barrel Spider gets its name from resembling a wooden barrel with typical spider-like legs protruding from holes in the sides.

Strategy

Kingdom Hearts

Before showing their true form as a Heartless, attacking a suspected barrel with magic can reveal whether or not it is a Barrel Spider.

Because of their explosive properties, it's best to avoid close range battles with them; and instead use Fire or Blizzard magic on them. However, Sora can use their explosive properties to his advantage, to stun groups of enemies.

Technique Element Tech Power Bonus Guard?
Explosion (爆発
Bakuhatsu
?)
Fire[4] 8
Trembles and self-destructs. May also run and self-destruct.
Hits opponents and other Heartless.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interruptedSymbol - Crown.png; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected backSymbol - Crown.png; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Barrel Spiders pose as regular barrels until they are touched with the Keyblade. The best way to reveal them without going into battle mode is to compare them to other barrels, or alternatively, smash the barrels with an explosive barrel. Barrel Spiders are usually slightly darker than regular barrels. In battle, Barrel Spiders use cards numbered 4 to self-detonate. It's best to card break their cards immediately, so that they don't get the chance to explode, taking away the chance to earn Experience.

Deck

Card 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Barrel Spider Barrel Spider
[KH CoM]
X X X X O X X X X X
Barrel Spider Barrel Spider
[KH Re:CoM]
X X X X O X X X X X
Attacks

Technique Element Status Power Cards
Explosion (爆発
Bakuhatsu
?)
Fire x2.5[KH CoM]
x3.0[KH Re:CoM]
Barrel Spider (card) KHCOM.pngBarrel Spider (card).png
Shakes its body, then self-destructs and disappears. Has high power.
Dash Explosion (ダッシュ爆発
Dasshu Bakuhatsu
?)
[KH CoM]
Dash Physical x1.0 Barrel Spider (card) KHCOM.png

Explosion Fire x2.5
Tilts its body forward and rushes, self-destructing after moving a certain distance, or when coming into contact with the opponent.
Ramming Attack (体当たり攻撃
Taiatari Kōgeki
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Rush Physical x1.0 Barrel Spider (card).png

Self-destruct Fire x3.0

Notes and references

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Barrel Spiders give 1 EXP when they explode.
  2. ^ x0.8 after rescue.
  3. ^ x0.6 after rescue.
  4. ^ Stun when hitting a Heartless.