World of Warcraft's New Arachnophile Spectacles: A Toy for Spider Lovers (and Crab Comedy)

The Arachnophile Spectacles is a new toy in World of Warcraft: The War Within that turns most NPCs and player characters into a variety of spiders. While this toy is perfect for fans of the creepy-crawly, it has an amusing twist when used alongside WoW's Arachnophobia Mode, transforming everyone into crabs instead.

A Spider-Filled Expansion

In The War Within, one of the key factions is the Nerubians, a race of spider-like creatures that come in many forms. For players who aren't fond of spiders, WoW has introduced Arachnophobia Mode, an accessibility feature that transforms these spider-like enemies into crabs, bugs, or other more palatable creatures.

However, for those who embrace the eight-legged theme, the Arachnophile Spectacles offers the opposite experience. Available for purchase in the game's fourth zone, Azj-Kahet, for 1500 Kej (the currency of the Nerubian kingdom), this toy allows players to transform other characters and NPCs into different types of spiders. Whether it’s the new jumping spider models or classic tarantulas, the Arachnophile Spectacles creates a spider-filled environment that lasts for 10 minutes, with a 30-minute cooldown. For those who truly love spiders, this means they can fill a third of their gameplay with eight-legged companions.

Where to Find the Arachnophile Spectacles

The Arachnophile Spectacles can be purchased from Alvus Valavulu, a Nerubian vendor who deals in jewelcrafting supplies. He can be found in the Umbral Bazaar, located in the northern part of the City of Threads.

A Hilarious Twist with Arachnophobia Mode

What makes the Arachnophile Spectacles even more entertaining is how it interacts with WoW's Arachnophobia Mode. Since this mode changes spiders into crabs, using the spectacles while the toggle is on turns every character and NPC into various types of crabs. Even funnier, these crab characters can wield weapons and tools, leading to some hilarious visuals of armored crustaceans wielding swords and riding mounts like dragons and horses.

For Spider Transformation Fans

While the Arachnophile Spectacles transforms others into spiders, it doesn’t change the player’s own character. For that, there’s the Arachnoserum, another toy that becomes available at Renown 17 with the Severed Threads faction for 1750 Kej. This item allows players to fully embrace the spider role and transform themselves.

For a Cuter Option: Overtuned Corgi Goggles

For players who prefer transforming characters into something a little more cuddly, the Overtuned Corgi Goggles might be a better fit. While they aren't available in The War Within yet, players can likely pick them up during World of Warcraft’s upcoming 20th anniversary event.

Whether you're a spider enthusiast or just looking for a bit of comedy with crabs wielding weapons, The War Within offers plenty of new toys and features to explore!