Pre-Hardmode boss
Queen Bee (Terraria 1.4.5)
Queen Bee is boss #6 of 33 in our Terraria 1.4.5 order (main boss 5 of 18). Summon: Break the Larva inside a Bee Hive in the Underground Jungle, or use an Abeemination in the Jungle. HP: 3,400 Classic / 4,760 Expert / 6,069 Master; base defense 8. Key drops: The Bee's Knees, Bee Gun, Bee Keeper and Hive Wand. Beating it unlocks the Witch Doctor moves in, and you get bee weapons plus the Bee Keeper sword (a Zenith ingredient). Fight it after Brain of Cthulhu and before Skeletron.
Queen Bee stats
| Stat | Classic | Expert | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 3,400 | 4,760 | 6,069 |
Base defense 8.
How to summon Queen Bee
AbeeminationBreak the Larva inside a Bee Hive in the Underground Jungle, or use an Abeemination in the Jungle.
Why fight it at this point
Fight her before Skeletron: The Bee's Knees, Bee Gun and Hornet Staff carry ranged, mage and summoner builds through the Dungeon.
What Queen Bee drops
The Bee's Knees
Bee Gun
Bee Keeper
Hive WandDrop rates and mode-only items differ between Classic and Expert or Master (treasure bags). Full drop table on the Terraria Wiki.
Tip
Fight her inside the hive with a few platforms; her straight charges are easy to jump over.
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Questions players ask
How do I summon Queen Bee?
Break the Larva inside a Bee Hive in the Underground Jungle, or use an Abeemination in the Jungle.
How much HP does Queen Bee have in Master mode?
6,069 HP (single body). Classic: 3,400, Expert: 4,760.
What does Queen Bee drop?
The Bee's Knees, Bee Gun, Bee Keeper and Hive Wand. The wiki lists the exact chances.
What should I do after Queen Bee?
The next main boss is Skeletron.