Equipment Cost Planner
Select the gear you want to craft and see the total Honey and Materials required. Track your progress towards the most powerful items in the game.
Select Gear to Track
Select items to see material costs...
Complete Guide to Equipment Progression in Bee Swarm Simulator
Progression in **Bee Swarm Simulator** is defined by your gear. From your first **Vacuum** to the legendary **Gummy Boots**, every upgrade increases your pollen collection, honey conversion, and capacity. However, as you reach the mid-to-late game, upgrades stop costing just Honey. They require rare materials like **glues**, **extracts**, **enzymes**, and **glitter**. Planning your resource farming is crucial to avoid getting stuck. This **Equipment Cost Planner** helps you visualize exactly what you need for your next big power spike.
The Mid-Game Hump: Porcelain Gear
The **Porcelain Dipper** (150M Honey) and **Porcelain Port-O-Hive** (250M Honey) mark the end of the early game. Once you acquire these, you officially enter the 'mid-game grind'. This is where honey costs jump from millions to billions. At this stage, your focus should be on completing Black Bear's main quest line for the Mythic Egg and starting Spirit Bear's quests for the Petal Wand.
The Spirit Bear Era: Petal Gear
The **Petal Wand** is often the first major goal for mid-game players. Costing 1.5 Billion Honey and a **Spirit Petal**, it is a significant upgrade over the Porcelain Dipper. It introduces the mechanic of triggering bee abilities via pollen collection. The **Petal Belt** is an endgame accessory that rivals even the Coconut gear in utility, offering massive capacity and loot luck. Remember, you only get 3 Spirit Petals ever—usually used for Wand, Belt, and finally the Windy Bee shrine donation.
Coconut & Gummy Mastery
The **Coconut Canister** and **Coconut Clogs** are the standard 'endgame' uniform. The Canister provides the best protection in the game with its shield, allowing you to survive Tunnel Bear, Stump Snail, and Stick Bug effortlessly. The Clogs interact with the Canister to boost your speed. Beyond this lies the **Gummy Mask** (for white/goo hives) and the ultimate **Gummy Boots**. The boots are notoriously expensive, requiring **500 Glue**, which can take months to farm. Use this planner to track your glue progress!
Endgame Masks: Demon, Diamond, Gummy
Choosing your endgame mask defines your playstyle. The **Demon Mask** is for Red Hives (Attack & Red Pollen), the **Diamond Mask** is for Blue Hives (Capacity & Blue Pollen), and the **Gummy Mask** is for White/Mixed Hives (Goo & White Pollen). Most players eventually craft all three to switch between farming roles, but your first choice should align with your hive's color capabilities.
Farming Tips for Rare Materials
- Glue: Dispenser in Gumdrop Stick area (Daily), Stump Snail drops, crafting with Gumdrops.
- Extracts: King Beetle, Tunnel Bear, Riley/Bucko Bee quests, Sprout drops.
- Glitter: Nighttime Fireflies (Moon Charms), crafting with Magic Beans.
- Enzymes: Pineapple Patch mobs, Spider, crafting with Pineapples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I buy first: Petal Wand or Petal Belt?
This is a common debate. Generally, the Petal Wand is recommended first for active players because it helps generate standard loot and pollen consistency. The Petal Belt provides massive capacity and passive stats but is more expensive. Most players go Wand -> Belt -> Planter.
How do I get Spirit Petals?
Spirit Petals are rewards from Spirit Bear's quest line. You get one petal after completing her 10th, 20th, and 30th quests. There are only 3 in the game, so choose wisely!
Is the Coconut Canister worth 25 Billion Honey?
Absolutely. It is the best backpack before the supreme endgame tools. It provides huge capacity, instant conversion, and the 'Coconut Haste' and 'Coconut Shield' passives which are essential for survival and farming speed.
Do I really need 5 Diamond Eggs for the Diamond Mask?
Yes. This is why veteran players always advise NEW players NOT to maximize their Diamond Eggs or use them on the hive. Save every Diamond Egg you find (from Tunnel Bear, King Beetle, quests) for this mask. If you use them, you might have to buy them with Robux later.
Gummy Boots vs. Coconut Clogs?
Coconut Clogs are a stepping stone. Gummy Boots are the ultimate footwear in the game but cost a staggering 500 Glue and 50 Billion Honey. Get Clogs first to help you farm the resources needed for Gummy Boots.