Lurker

The lurker is an uncommon hostile mob that spawns underground in dark areas (below y: 30) and is a member of the “Lurker” family of mobs, which derives it’s name from this mob. Lurkers resemble humanoid spiders, and are distinguished from their weaker cousins, the Stalkers, by their white faces & black armour.

Strategies
Lurkers are fast & durable, with a unique erratic leaping pattern that makes them harder to hit & difficult to predict. Their damage is low, but their ability to blind and poison the player is deadly, especially in dangerous caves with large drops, ravines, lava or other mobs. As a result it is important to spot a d kill lurkers before they can hit you. Their low damage can seem easy to handle, but the chance of poison and blindness makes them a priority target. Weapons with fast attack speeds are good at keeping them at bay, reducing the risk of being hit.