Bees might seem like a small problem inPeak, right up until they’re swarming your entire squad mid-climb. These threats are more than just background noise; they’re aggressive and surprisingly valuable if you know how to deal with them. Understanding how bees behave and what you can gain from them can mean the difference between a smooth ascent and a poisonous pit stop.

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how bees work, how to survive their sting, and how to turn their hives into a sweet advantage. If you’ve ever been chased off a cliff by a swarm or wondered what to do with all that honeycomb, you’re in the right place.

Bees in a tree in Peak.

What Are Bees?

Beesspawn in treesthroughout themountainous terrain. They don’t attack immediately, but if you get too close to their tree, they’llswarm out and begin chasing you. Once aggroed,bees apply a poison effect, which slowly chips away at your stamina bar and can be fatal.

The bee swarm will usually calm down after about a minute, at which point they’ll return to the hive.

Honeycomb on the ground in Peak.

How To Get Honeycomb

Each bee nest can be interacted with. If you manage tograb itandthrowit,thehive will break openanddrop four Honeycomb. Raw Honeycomb can beconsumed to heal hunger.In fact, it’s one of thebest ways in the game to do this.

Cooked Honeycomb provides a 66 percent stronger bonus effect compared to its raw form.

To best deal with bees, it’s best to approach hives cautiously.