The Arachnophobia Setting in World of Warcraft replaces spider models with alternative creatures. Other spider-like models may also be swapped at developer discretion. This setting does not affect gameplay or difficulty.
The setting can be accessed in-game through Esc > Options > Accessibility > General.
Certain creatures may not dynamically swap if the setting is changed when the creature is already in view. To avoid any unexpected or uncomfortable interactions with spider-like creatures, we recommend playing with the setting always enabled.
The Arachnophobia Setting will not apply to:
- Pre-rendered cinematics
- Dungeon Journal boss entries
- Loading screen art
- Item and spell icon art
- All 3D and 2D cobwebs and webbings
The Arachnophobia Setting will apply to:
- Creatures and bosses in the outdoor world, dungeons, and raids.
- Battle Pets
- Hunter Pets
- Mounts
- Mount models will not dynamically swap if a player is already on the mount before the setting is changed.
Warning: Below you will find images of spider models to show examples of what models will not be swapped but still exhibit some bug or spider-like qualities, as well as what models will be swapped and what the alternative creatures look like.
Example of models that will not be swapped but still exhibit some bug or spider-like qualities:
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Nerubian Priest
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Nerubian Swarmer
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Cryptlord
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Queen Ansurek
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Flightmaster Roost
Example of what models will be swapped and what the new models look like:
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Basic spiders
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Monstrous spiders
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Spider-like models (Nerubians and flyers)
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Mounts
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Hunter pets
