Start Your First Swarm Colony

Prepare Your Lure Campfire

Begin by crafting a Lure Campfire. This is your entry point into the mod's ecosystem and will summon the Queen boss.

Gather and Light

1. Place the Lure Campfire on flat ground in an open area

2. Collect Flesh Blocks (these grow naturally in the world or can be harvested from early swarm creatures)

3. Fill the campfire by placing Flesh Blocks into it

4. Use Flint and Steel to ignite the campfire

Defeat the Queen

A Queen boss will emerge after the fire is lit. Prepare with armor and weapons before lighting. The Queen is the first major challenge and must be defeated to unlock your hive's potential.

Next Steps

Once the Queen is defeated, craft the Guide item immediately. This will teach you the fundamentals of growing and managing your new hive, including biomass gathering and creature spawning mechanics.