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Faction Switch Calculator

Compare the costs and benefits of switching between Blue, Red, and White hives. Get personalized recommendations based on your progression.

Focus on SSA First

Get all 40 gifted bees and craft SSA before considering faction switch

Faction Comparison

Blue Hive

Total Cost

Trillions

Income Potential

10x baseline

Efficiency

10x

Best early endgame choice. Cheapest to build, highest early income.

Red Hive

Total Cost

Quadrillions

Income Potential

Equal to Blue (late)

Efficiency

1x

Expensive but powerful late-game. Requires level 20+ bees.

Cost Difference: Red Hive costs approximately 1000x more than Blue Hive

When to Switch?

Switch to Red/White IF:

  • • You have 40+ gifted bees (SSA unlocked)
  • • Your bees are level 20+ across the board
  • • You've completed all blue hive equipment
  • • You're willing to invest Quadrillions of honey
  • • You enjoy macro farming or specific playstyles

Stay Blue Hive IF:

  • • You have fewer than 45 bees
  • • You haven't reached 40/40 gifted bees yet
  • • Your bees are below level 20
  • • You want the most cost-efficient progression
  • • You're a new endgame player (under 1 Quadrillion total honey)

DON'T Switch IF:

  • • You're still working on SSA (less than 40 gifted types)
  • • Your equipment is incomplete
  • • You haven't tried blue hive endgame yet
  • • You're impatient (Red/White require massive time investment)

💡 Expert Insights

  • Blue hive produces 10x more honey than Red/White at early endgame levels with 10x less investment.
  • Level 20 bees are crucial: Don't switch to Red/White until all bees are level 20+. Otherwise, DPS is too low.
  • Mixed hives are viable: Many endgame players run 30-35 faction bees + 10-15 support bees for flexibility.