Last Updated: August 11, 2026
If you're trying to unlock Dust Buster in REANIMAL: The Prisoner and you're stuck at 5/6 Petrified Spider Kids, the missing one may be hiding around the Metro train section.
There are six Petrified Spider Kids to destroy for the DLC achievement. The Axe is required to break them, and you can either attack them yourself or command your companion to do it.
The biggest trap is that two of the Spider Kids are located around the train where you obtain the Axe. One is on top of the train, while another is inside a nearby carriage. These are particularly easy to overlook if you continue along the main route.
Table of Contents
- Dust Buster: What You Need to Do
- All 6 Petrified Spider Kids at a Glance
- Spider Kid #1: Metro Train Roof
- Spider Kid #2: Metro Train Interior
- Spider Kid #3: Metro Platform
- Spider Kid #4: Metro Ticketing Hall
- Spider Kid #5: Outdoor Sedan
- Spider Kid #6: Final Bridge
- Stuck at 5/6? Check These Two First
- How to Destroy Petrified Spider Kids
- Can the Companion Destroy Them?
- Dust Buster Checklist
- FAQ
Dust Buster: What You Need to Do
Dust Buster requires you to destroy the Petrified Spider Kids found throughout The Prisoner DLC.
The important things to remember are:
- You need the Axe to destroy them.
- You can smash them yourself with the Axe.
- You can also command your companion to attack them with LB.
- Some are placed directly along the route.
- Others require a short detour.
- The two around the Metro train section are especially easy to miss.
If you're already at 5/6, don't immediately replay the entire DLC. Check the train section first.
All 6 Petrified Spider Kids at a Glance
Here's the quickest checklist:
1. Metro Train Roof
Use the companion boost to reach the roof after obtaining the Axe.
2. Metro Train Interior
Enter the nearby carriage and look for the Petrified Spider Kid inside.
3. Metro Platform
Check the right-side platform railing after leaving the train.
4. Metro Ticketing Hall
Look beneath the large station clock on the back wall.
5. Outdoor Street
Check the abandoned sedan after leaving the Metro.
6. Final Bridge
Look beside the crashed vehicle on the elevated bridge.
Quick missing-one check
If your achievement tracker says 5/6, check these first:
- Train roof
- Train interior
These two can be skipped while concentrating on the main route through the Metro section. Community players have specifically reported getting stuck at 5/6 before discovering one of these train-area locations.
Spider Kid #1: Metro Train Roof
Where to find it
Area: Metro train section
Landmark: Exterior roof of the train carriage
This is one of the easiest Petrified Spider Kids to miss.
After obtaining the Axe, look for the opportunity to use your companion to boost you onto the train roof.
Once you're on top:
- Get onto the train roof.
- Do not immediately drop through the hatch.
- Move toward the front/screen-facing side of the carriage.
- Look for the Petrified Spider Kid on the roof.
- Destroy it with the Axe or use the companion command.
Easy-to-miss warning
Don't drop into the train too early.
The main route naturally encourages you to continue through the carriage, so it's easy to overlook the roof detour.
If you're missing one Spider Kid, this should be one of your first locations to check.
Spider Kid #2: Metro Train Interior
The second easily missed Spider Kid is also located in the Metro train area.
Where to find it
Area: Metro train section
Landmark: Interior of a nearby passenger carriage
After reaching the train section, look for the carriage with an accessible side door.
Enter the carriage and move through the interior rather than simply following the main route.
How to find it
- Enter the accessible train carriage.
- Move through the passenger area.
- Check the interior aisle.
- Locate the Petrified Spider Kid.
- Smash it with the Axe or order your companion to attack.
Why players miss it
The carriage is easy to treat as scenery while progressing through the train puzzle.
It is also separate from the Spider Kid on the train roof, so finding one does not mean you've cleared both.
A recent community discussion specifically identified the train interior and roof as the two likely missing locations for players stuck at 5/6.
Spider Kid #3: Metro Platform
Where to find it
Area: Metro station after the train
Landmark: Right-side platform safety railing
After exiting the train:
- Stay on the Metro platform.
- Move toward the right side.
- Follow the platform perimeter.
- Look beside the safety railing.
- Destroy the Petrified Spider Kid.
You don't need a complicated puzzle solution here. Once you're in the correct section, the important part is checking the platform perimeter before moving forward.
Quick tip
Don't rush directly toward the next objective after leaving the train.
Take a few seconds to scan the right side of the platform.
Spider Kid #4: Metro Ticketing Hall
Where to find it
Area: Metro ticketing hall
Landmark: Large station clock
Once you reach the ticketing area, move toward the back of the hall.
The Petrified Spider Kid is positioned beneath the large clock on the main back wall.
Route
- Enter the ticketing hall.
- Move toward the back wall.
- Look directly beneath the large clock.
- Destroy the statue.
This one can be overlooked because the station's exit route naturally draws your attention toward the stairs and the next area.
Before leaving the ticketing hall, check the clock wall.
Spider Kid #5: Outdoor Sedan
Where to find it
Area: Outdoor street after leaving the Metro
Landmark: Abandoned civilian sedan
After exiting the Metro stairway, turn toward the abandoned vehicle.
The Petrified Spider Kid is positioned around the passenger-side door/fender area of the sedan.
Route
- Leave the Metro through the outdoor stairway.
- Turn toward the abandoned sedan.
- Check the passenger-side area.
- Destroy the Petrified Spider Kid.
Nearby secrets
This area also contains other DLC collectibles and hidden interactions, so it's worth checking the surroundings before continuing.
If you're following a complete 100% route, this is a good place to cross-check the Stalking Shadows and Blood Hound Suitcases guides as well.
Spider Kid #6: Final Bridge
Where to find it
Area: Elevated highway bridge
Landmark: Crashed vehicle
The final Petrified Spider Kid is found along the later bridge section.
Look around the wrecked vehicle positioned on the elevated highway.
Route
- Continue across the bridge.
- Check around the crashed vehicle.
- Look for the Petrified Spider Kid beside the wreck.
- Destroy it with the Axe or companion command.
Once you've destroyed this final target, you should have completed the six required Spider Kid locations for Dust Buster.
Stuck at 5/6? Check These Two First
This is the most important troubleshooting section of the guide.
If you've already destroyed five Petrified Spider Kids and Dust Buster hasn't unlocked, go back to the Metro train/Axe section.
Check #1: Train Roof
Did you:
- Get the Axe?
- Use the companion boost?
- Climb onto the train?
- Walk across the roof?
- Check the area before dropping through the hatch?
If not, this is probably the missing one.
Check #2: Train Interior
Did you:
- Check the accessible side of the train?
- Enter the nearby carriage?
- Walk through the passenger interior?
- Look for the Petrified Spider Kid inside?
If not, check this location next.
A recent player discussion describes exactly this 5/6 problem, with another player pointing out the train roof and an additional Spider Kid inside a train carriage.
How to Destroy Petrified Spider Kids
Once you have the Axe, destroying these statues is straightforward.
Option 1: Use the Axe
Walk up to the Petrified Spider Kid and swing the Axe.
The statue breaks apart after the attack.
Option 2: Use Your Companion
You can also command your companion to attack using LB.
This is particularly useful when the statue is positioned so that the companion can reach it more easily.
Important
You don't need a second human player to use this mechanic.
The companion command works during solo play.
Can the Companion Destroy Them?
Yes.
The companion can be ordered to attack the Petrified Spider Kids using LB.
This gives solo players an alternative to personally swinging the Axe.
The important distinction is that the companion command is simply another way of performing the destruction; it does not represent a separate collectible requirement.
Dust Buster Checklist
Use this as your final quick-reference checklist:
- ☐ Spider Kid #1 — Metro train roof
- ☐ Spider Kid #2 — Metro train interior
- ☐ Spider Kid #3 — Next Metro platform
- ☐ Spider Kid #4 — Metro ticketing hall beneath clock
- ☐ Spider Kid #5 — Outdoor abandoned sedan
- ☐ Spider Kid #6 — Final bridge crashed vehicle
- ☐ Dust Buster — Completed
If you're at 5/6
Check:
Train roof → Train interior → Metro platform → Ticketing hall → Outdoor sedan → Final bridge
The two train locations are the first places worth revisiting.
FAQ
How many Petrified Spider Kids are needed for Dust Buster?
You need to destroy six Petrified Spider Kids for the The Prisoner DLC achievement.
Where is the hardest Petrified Spider Kid to find?
The two Metro train locations are the easiest to overlook. One is on the train roof, while another is inside a nearby carriage.
What do I need to destroy Petrified Spider Kids?
You need the Axe, which becomes available during the Metro train section.
Can I use the companion to destroy Spider Kids?
Yes. You can command the companion to attack using LB.
Can I get Dust Buster while playing solo?
Yes. The companion command allows you to destroy the statues without requiring a second human player.
I'm stuck at 5/6. What should I do?
Recheck the Metro train roof and Metro train interior first. These two locations are particularly easy to overlook.
Are these the same Spider Kids from the main game?
The DLC's Petrified Spider Kids are related to the game's established Spider Kid/petrified-child imagery, but this guide is specifically about the collectible-style Petrified Spider Kid targets associated with The Prisoner DLC. The base game also contains its own Petrified Kid encounters and the separate Scared to Dust achievement, so don't confuse the two sets.
Final Tip
If you're hunting Dust Buster and only have one Spider Kid left, don't restart the entire DLC immediately.
Go back to the Metro train section first.
The train roof and train interior targets are the two locations most likely to explain a frustrating 5/6 completion count. Once those are checked, work through the platform, ticketing hall, outdoor sedan and final bridge locations in order.
For a 100% The Prisoner run, it's also worth combining this checklist with the DLC's other collectible guides rather than treating each achievement as a completely separate route.
👉Related Guides, Sources & Helpful Community Links:
- All 6 Super Fly Poster Locations
- All 6 Stalking Shadows Locations
- Suitcases Explained: Blood Hound vs Exploding Suitcases
- Into the Dark White Rabbit & Keycard Guide
- Missable Achievements: Into the Dark, Warm Bodies & More
- All Collectibles & Missable Achievements Guide
- REANIMAL on Steam: Official Steam page with the game’s developer, publisher, DLC/Season Pass information, achievements, and supported features.
- REANIMAL community discussion: The Prisoner DLC secrets — Players discuss additional hidden visuals, the suitcase symbol mechanic, ghost-child discoveries, and the six-count collectible pattern.
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