Ultimate Bee Swarm Simulator Progression Guide (2026)

This guide covers the optimal path from early game to endgame, updated for the 2026 meta.

Early Game (0-25 Bees)

Focus on building a solid foundation and avoiding wasteful spending.

• Hive Slots: Buy slots until they cost ~150M honey. Aim for 33-35 bees to unlock the 35 Bee Zone.
• Gear Order:
  1. Mountain Top Shop: Beekeeper Boots, Beekeeper Mask, Mondo Belt Bag.
  2. Porcelain Gear: Porcelain Dipper first, then Hive Slots to 34, then Porcelain Port-O-Hive.
  3. Glider: Buy this early (5M honey) for mobility.
• Event Bees: Get Tabby Bee first (Tabby Love stacks are crucial). Then Photon Bee.

Mid Game (25-45 Bees)

This is the grind for Spirit Petals and Coconut gear.

• Masks:
  • Honey Mask: Best for active play/mixed hives.
  • Bubble Mask: Best if you plan to macro early (Blue hive transition).
  • Diamond Mask: The goal. Save your 5 Diamond Eggs! DO NOT use them on the shrine or hive.
• Spirit Petals:
  1. Petal Belt: The best first choice for stats in 2026.
  2. Windy Bee: Donate the second petal to the Wind Shrine.
  3. Petal Wand: Get this last or skip if you macro heavily with Blue.
• Coconut Gear:
  • Coconut Canister: Get this BEFORE Clogs. Huge capacity buff.
  • Coconut Clogs: Buy after Canister.

Endgame (45+ Bees & SSA)

• Supreme Star Amulet (SSA): The turning point. Do not switch hive colors until you have a Pop Star (Blue), Scorching Star (Red), or Gummy Star (White) SSA.
• Hive Colors:
  • Blue Hive: Cheapest to build, best for macroing. Requires Pop Star SSA.
  • Red Hive: High active play req. Needs Dark Scythe & Scorching Star.
  • White Hive: Most expensive. Needs Gummy Baller.

Pro Tip: Do your daily King Beetle, Tunnel Bear, and Coconut Crab for glue/materials!