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[[File:BiomeBannerHive.png|center]]
  
[[File:BiomeBannerHive.png|center]]
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{{dablink|For the background object, see [[Beehive]].}}
  
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[[File:BeeHive.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Bee Hive.]]
  
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[[File:Beehive.png|thumb|right|300px|The Larva.]]
  
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A '''Bee Hive''' is a mini-[[biome]] located in the [[Underground Jungle]]. It is made from [[Hive]] blocks and contains [[Honey]] and typically one [[Larva]]. Destroying the Larva summons the [[Queen Bee]] [[boss]]. Any projectile, tool, weapon, or enemy will destroy the Larva, generally with a single hit, so caution should be taken around Larva when one is not ready to fight the Queen Bee.
  
   
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{{forlist|the background object|Bee Hive (item)|the block|Hive}}
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== Contents ==
  
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{{Biome
  
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:{{item link|Queen Bee|size=40px}} (boss)
  
   
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A '''Bee Hive''' is a [[mini-biome]] located in the [[Underground Jungle]]. The hive itself is made from [[Hive]] [[blocks]]; on the interior, it contain pools of [[honey]] and typically one [[Larva]]. Destroying the Larva summons the [[Queen Bee]]. Any projectile, [[tool]], [[weapon]], or [[enemy]] will destroy the Larva with a single hit, so caution should be taken around the Larva if the player is not ready to fight the Queen Bee.
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'''From destroying [[Hive]] blocks:'''
  
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:{{item link|Bee}}
 
   
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The number of bee hives per world is dependent on [[world size]]: there are usually 6-8 hives in Small or Medium worlds, and 11-16 hives in Large worlds.{{source code ref|v=1.4.0.5|method {{code|GenerateWorld()}} in {{code|Terraria.WorldGen.cs}} (under {{code|AddGenerationPass("Hives", …)}}). Note that it is possible, but very unlikely, that some worlds may have fewer than the listed amounts; also, some [[Secret world seeds|special world seeds]] have unusual amounts, sizes, and shapes of hives.}}
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'''From Queen Bee:'''
  
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:{{item link|Bee Gun|size=30px}}
  
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:{{item link|Bee Keeper|size=25px}}
  
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:{{item link|The Bee's Knees|size=25px}}
  
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:{{item link|Honey Comb|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Nectar|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Hive Wand|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Bee Hat|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Bee Shirt|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Bee Pants|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Beenade}}
  
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:{{il2l|Queen Bee Trophy|Queen Bee <br /> Trophy|size=20px}}
  
   
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== Contents ==
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{{options/set|item|small=y|scale=0.75}}{{dotlist/options|dot=no|space=l}}{{options/set|eicons|small=y}}<!--
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'''From Queen Bee (cont.):'''
  
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-->{{infocard/start|class=compact small biome}}<!--
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:{{item link|Bottled Honey|size=20px}}
  
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:{{item link|Queen Bee Mask|size=20px}}
 
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:{{item link|Bee Wax|size=20px}} {{pc icon}} {{mobile icon}}
  
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:{{item link|Honeyed Goggles|size=20px}} {{pc icon}} {{mobile icon}}
  
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:{{item link|Hive Pack|size=20px}} (in [[Expert Mode]] only) {{pc icon}}
  
   
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-->{{infocard/mainheading|Characters}}<!--
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'''From terrain:'''
  
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:{{item link|Hive}}
  
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-->{{infocard/box|<!--
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:{{item link|Hive Wall}}
  
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-->{{dotlist<!--
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:{{item link|Honey}}
  
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-->|{{item|Queen Bee|note2=(boss)|size=*0.5}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Hornet}}<!--
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-->{{infocard/box|title=From destroying [[Hive]] blocks:|<!--
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-->{{dotlist<!--
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== Achievement ==
  
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[[File:Achievement_Wheres_My_Honey.png]] '''Where's My Honey?''' is the [[achievement]] you earn when you enter your first Bee Hive ({{pc icon}} only).
  
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-->{{infocard/box|title=From Queen Bee:|<!--
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-->{{dotlist<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Gun}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Keeper}}<!--
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-->|{{item|The Bee's Knees}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Honey Comb}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Nectar}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Hive Wand}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Hat}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Shirt}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Pants}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Beenade}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Minecart}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Queen Bee Trophy}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bottled Honey}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Queen Bee Mask}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Bee Wax}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Honeyed Goggles}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Treasure Bag (Queen Bee)|note2=(Drops the [[Hive Pack]] in [[Expert Mode]])}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Sparkling Honey|note2=(Dropped rarely in [[Master Mode]])}}<!--
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-->|{{item|Queen Bee Relic|note2=(Dropped in [[Master Mode]])}}<!--
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-->{{infocard/box|title=From terrain:|<!--
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-->{{dotlist<!--
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-->{{infocard/end}}<!--
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==Notes==
  
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*If the hive appears to not have Larvae, do not swing your weapons under [[Honey]] unless you are ready to fight [[Queen Bee]]. The Larvae may spawn under the surface of the Honey, concealing the location of one or more Larvae. Destroying Larvae under honey may result in a surprise attack from Queen Bee. Breaking Hive blocks will result in the spawning of a Bee and Honey.
  
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== Achievements ==
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{{achievement|name=Where's My Honey?}}
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{{achievement|name=Sting Operation}}
   
 
== Tips ==
  
== Tips ==
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* Honey and [[Honey Block]]s naturally spawn in small amounts in the [[Underground Jungle]], however, contrary to popular belief, this is not a sign that a Bee Hive is nearby.
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*Honey forms pools at the bottom of hives. The honey provides a regeneration buff, but it will greatly slow the player's mobility and make dodging difficult.
  
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* The bottom of the hive will be filled with Honey. Standing in the honey provides a regeneration [[buff]], but greatly slows the player's movement, and makes dodging difficult. If a player is stuck in the honey pool when they accidentally spawn Queen Bee, they will be acutely vulnerable and likely take many hits before they can escape. Placing platforms can help avoid falling into the honey pool. (But don't place platforms or anything else ''on'' a Larva, that will break it!)
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*Honey and [[Honey Block]]s spawn naturally in small amounts in the vicinity of a Bee Hive, which can help in locating one.
  
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* A Larva can be hidden under the surface of the honey. If a hive seems not to have a visible Larva (or a large hive has only one) the player should be very cautious about using weapons in the honey or shooting into it, lest they face a surprise attack from the Queen Bee.
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*If the hive is large enough, one may be able to construct an arena out of it by clearing the walls of the hive and adding [[Wooden Platform]]s. This is not only useful for the [[Queen Bee]] fight, but also for the [[Plantera]] fight.
  
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*Beware of pouring water onto the honey when the Larvae is partly submerged into the honey pool, since water and honey create honey blocks. This will break the Larvae, causing an unwanted fight to occur.
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* Any [[water]] poured onto the honey will create [[Honey Block|honey blocks]]. If a Larva is partly submerged ''or just under the surface'', the forming blocks will break the Larva, summoning Queen Bee as usual.
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* If a hive is large enough, it can be made into a decent arena by (optionally) clearing the walls of the hive and adding [[platforms]]. This is not only useful for the [[Queen Bee]] fight, but also for the [[Plantera]] fight.
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* Wearing [[Chlorophyte armor]] or [[Orichalcum armor]] in the Underground Jungle is risky; either set bonus can accidentally break a Larva somewhere in the distance, setting off an unexpected Queen Bee fight. At this point the player should be fairly well equipped with [[Hardmode]] gear, but even so, a player can be caught off-guard.
   
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==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
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* Bee Hives usually have one Larva, but larger hives can contain two Larvae, and smaller hives have a low chance of not containing any Larva.
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*More than one Bee Hive can exist in a world.
  
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* Very rarely, two Bee Hives can overlap, making one giant Bee Hive.
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*The size of Bee Hives can influence the number of Larvae. Larger Hives can contain 2 Larvae, and smaller Hives have a low chance of containing no Larvae at all.
  
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*Larva can be painted like any other block.
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*In the [[not the bees]] world generation, larva can spawn on any blocks. That means you can replace the blocks under the larva and it won’t break. It won’t break even with unique blocks, such as spikes from the [[dungeon]].
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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{{history|1.2.4|Increased spawn rate.}}
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{{history|Desktop 1.2.4|Increased chances of generating more at world creation.}}
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{{history|1.2|Introduced.}}
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{{history|Desktop 1.2|Introduced.}}
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{{history|Console 1.02|Introduced.}}
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{{history|Switch 1.0.711.6|Introduced.}}
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{{history|Mobile 1.2.6508|Introduced.}}
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{{history|3DS-Release|Introduced.}}
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== References ==
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{{reflist}}
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{{Biomes}}
   
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{{all versions}}
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[[Category:Environments]]
  
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{{translation project}}
  
   
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{{language info|en=Bee Hive}}
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[[fr:Ruche d'Abeilles]]
  
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[[ru:Пчелиный улей]]
  

Latest revision as of 19:24, 15 July 2023

BiomeBannerHive
For the background object, see Bee Hive (item). For the block, see Hive.

A Bee Hive is a mini-biome located in the Underground Jungle. The hive itself is made from Hive blocks; on the interior, it contain pools of honey and typically one Larva. Destroying the Larva summons the Queen Bee. Any projectile, tool, weapon, or enemy will destroy the Larva with a single hit, so caution should be taken around the Larva if the player is not ready to fight the Queen Bee.

The number of bee hives per world is dependent on world size: there are usually 6-8 hives in Small or Medium worlds, and 11-16 hives in Large worlds.[1]

Contents

Characters
From destroying Hive blocks:
Unique Drops

Achievements

Achievement Where's My Honey?
Where's My Honey? • “Discover a large bee's hive deep in the jungle.”
Discover your first Bee Hive.
Category: Explorer Explorer
Achievement Sting Operation
Sting Operation • “Defeat the Queen Bee, the matriarch of the jungle hives.”
Defeat the Queen Bee for the first time.
Category: Slayer Slayer

Tips

  • Honey and Honey Blocks naturally spawn in small amounts in the Underground Jungle, however, contrary to popular belief, this is not a sign that a Bee Hive is nearby.
  • The bottom of the hive will be filled with Honey. Standing in the honey provides a regeneration buff, but greatly slows the player's movement, and makes dodging difficult. If a player is stuck in the honey pool when they accidentally spawn Queen Bee, they will be acutely vulnerable and likely take many hits before they can escape. Placing platforms can help avoid falling into the honey pool. (But don't place platforms or anything else on a Larva, that will break it!)
  • A Larva can be hidden under the surface of the honey. If a hive seems not to have a visible Larva (or a large hive has only one) the player should be very cautious about using weapons in the honey or shooting into it, lest they face a surprise attack from the Queen Bee.
  • Any water poured onto the honey will create honey blocks. If a Larva is partly submerged or just under the surface, the forming blocks will break the Larva, summoning Queen Bee as usual.
  • If a hive is large enough, it can be made into a decent arena by (optionally) clearing the walls of the hive and adding platforms. This is not only useful for the Queen Bee fight, but also for the Plantera fight.
  • Wearing Chlorophyte armor or Orichalcum armor in the Underground Jungle is risky; either set bonus can accidentally break a Larva somewhere in the distance, setting off an unexpected Queen Bee fight. At this point the player should be fairly well equipped with Hardmode gear, but even so, a player can be caught off-guard.

Trivia

  • Bee Hives usually have one Larva, but larger hives can contain two Larvae, and smaller hives have a low chance of not containing any Larva.
  • Very rarely, two Bee Hives can overlap, making one giant Bee Hive.
  • Larva can be painted like any other block.
  • In the not the bees world generation, larva can spawn on any blocks. That means you can replace the blocks under the larva and it won’t break. It won’t break even with unique blocks, such as spikes from the dungeon.

History

  • Desktop 1.2.4: Increased chances of generating more at world creation.

References

  1. ↑ Information taken from the PC version PC 1.4.0.5 source code, method GenerateWorld() in Terraria.WorldGen.cs (under AddGenerationPass("Hives", …)). Note that it is possible, but very unlikely, that some worlds may have fewer than the listed amounts; also, some special world seeds have unusual amounts, sizes, and shapes of hives. There may be inaccuracies, as the current PC version PC version is 1.4.4.9.
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