How to recover a Minecraft hive? [Tutorial]

Are you interested in a hive in Minecraft? Do you want to collect as many hives as possible for your bee farm, but don't know how? In this article, we'll tell you how. how to recover a Minecraft hive without arousing the wrath of the dreaded little foragers.

Steps to take to recover a Minecraft hive

• You need a pickaxe with the’“Silky Touch” enchantment” 
• Another item with enchantment can also do the trick!

Remember that the Silk Touch enchantment allows you to keep the bees inside the hive when you retrieve the latter, hence its importance!

• Use the pickaxe to break the hive
• You can then transport the hive elsewhere with the bees inside.

Important! At the time of’set up your hive Minecraft, remember to check the orientation of the block. Don't forget to locate the holes that indicate the entrance and/or exit for the bees before placing each block.

How to avoid being attacked by bees?

As in real life, bees don't like people touching their homes. If you don't have the’“Silky Touch” enchantment, Be prepared for them to attack you in order to defend their hive with fury!

Fortunately, there's a simple way to avoid getting hurt. attacked by bees in Minecraft. You can avoid their wrath by lighting a campfire under the hive! To do this, you'll need :

Would you like to find out more about this really effective method for not stirring up the bees' anger? Go to our tutorial on how to build a campfire in Minecraft !

Where can I find beehives in Minecraft?

To recover hives in Minecraft, You have to start by finding them! Note that while hives are crafted by players, honeycombs form naturally in specific locations.

Among the places not to be missed find bees and their hives in Minecraft, we have :

• The Plains
• Sunflower Plains
• The flowering forest biome

You can also find beehives in these 6 zones (even if bees are rarer there):

• The forest
• Forest Hills
• The 4 birch forest biomes

Important! Bees mainly nest on oak or birch trees. In addition, shoots near flowers are much more likely to generate nests in Minecraft.

Speaking of luck, here's a little chart to show you how much you can expect to lose. percentage chance of finding bee nests and hives in each of the above locations: plains, biomes, forests...

How to recover honey from Minecraft?

Honey is a precious element in Minecraft. You can use honey for :

• restore hunger points
• cure the effects of poison...

To collect honey, simply place an empty bottle over a nest or hive full of honey. This will allow you to obtain a vial of honey.

But if that's all there is to it honeycomb you need! Arm yourself with a pair of shears and use them on a nest or hive full of honey to retrieve the comb.

Want to find out more about Miel's quest in Minecraft? Our dedicated article explains in detail how to find honey in Minecraft. 

When it comes to hives and how to retrieve them safely, here are the points to remember:

1. Light a campfire under the hive to avoid the bees' wrath
2. Then break up the hive with a pickaxe.
3. Use a pickaxe or a item with the Silk Touch enchantment 
4. Once broken, you can recover the hive and transport it elsewhere.

And for successful beekeeping with lots of honey to show for it, the secret is to create a favorable environment for your little foragers:

• Plant flowers near your hives to attract them,
• Give a flower to two adult bees to encourage them to reproduce...

Are you eager to put all this advice into practice? Feel free to tell us about your Minecraft adventures, especially your crazy encounters with angry bees, in the comments!