It did seem a little like overkill, smashing something that was no longer any threat, but this was the arena, where anything could kill them, given half a chance.

Ian continued hitting the legs, avoiding the flailing ones and ignoring the spider's screams. What with the double attack, it didn't seem to know who to go after first. Until Ian made the mistake of pausing to wipe his brow and it sent a leg towards its remaining attacker.

"Oh, no, you don't." Ian quickly ran after it and brought his lead pipe down on the leg before it could hit her.