Beehive
Solarpunk Beehive guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related animals links, and practical player advice.
Beehive is a Solarpunk animal or animal-care entry. Bee/honey production building.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals |
| Player use | Bee/honey production building. |
| Best check | Check shelter, food, water, happiness, and collection route before adding more animals. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Burn time (fuel) | 70s | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Animals, Other | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Buildable | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Table | 1 Beehive | 15 Log, 5 Stick | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Beehive | 2 Log | Candle Plate |
Exact Research Cost
| Category | Exact Cost | Unlocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animals | 2 Log | Beehive, Candle Plate | Available immediately; Available immediately; Available immediately |
When To Care
Care about Beehive when food, water, shelter, happiness, and product collection fit into one daily loop. Animals are strongest when the care route is short enough to maintain every session.
Practical Use
Beehive belongs in a care loop with troughs, shelter, water, and product collection. A compact animal area beats a larger scattered pen because happiness and collection checks happen more reliably.
Related Strategy
For animal planning, keep one care loop before scaling up. Shelter, food, water, happiness, and basket collection should be close enough that they fit into a normal farm pass.
Common Mistakes
- Do not add Beehive to a base where food, water, shelter, and collection are far apart.
- Do not assume owning animals is the same as profiting from them; happiness and regular care are the useful part of the loop.
- Do not transport animals to a new island until the receiving area already has the basics ready.
Related
Animals, Animals, Animals And Products, Food And Drink, Honey, Beeswax, Honey Bread