Queen Bee

The Queen Bee can be found only in the Underground Jungle, inside a Hornet's Nest, or summoned using an Abeemination.

While breaking your way into the Hornet's Nest, one could encounter Honey, which buffs health regeneration, or bees, which attack the player. In the center of the Hornet's Nest is what appears to be a large bee stuck in a jar. It is possible to break this jar accidentally, as it's as fragile as vines or grass. Breaking this item Spawns the Queen Bee. She has a decent amount of health, and has three methods of attack.

The first method is to fly repeatedly back and forth, at the player's height, damaging them. Wearing full Crimson Armor, a player takes approximately 18 damage per hit. This is a good opportunity to counterattack the Queen bee with melee weapons.

The second method has her hovering just out of melee range of the player, firing bees at them. This is where multi-hit, piercing magic, such as Water Bolt or Book of Skulls, or piercing ranged attacks, such as meteor shot, are best against the Queen bee. The bees don't do much damage, but they can push the player around if they don't have a Cobalt or Obsidian shield. The bees can be destroyed, and have a chance of dropping a heart or a star.

The third method is her most dangerous. She hovers out of reach, moving back and forth, rapidly firing poisoned stingers at the player with high accuracy. If a player has a Bezoar, this stage does the least amount of damage. If a player lacks a Bezoar, they are likely to be poisoned for most, if not all, of the fight.

Fighting the Queen bee isn't the hardest accomplishment, with the right gear. But if one's not expecting it, or isn't prepared, it can be harder than the Eater of Worlds or Cthulhu's Brain. The hardest part about the Queen fight is the location, as the underground jungle is also full of many things that poison a player, or hit through walls. For an arena, it is recommended to make a flat, illuminated area on the Jungle's Surface, and summon her up there. One does not need to have killed the queen previously to summon her. Crispy Honey Blocks and Honey blocks can be made by knocking a hole in the Hive to let the honey drain onto lava or water, respectively. Bottles of honey can be crafted while standing in the honey.