Crafting an apiary in 7 Days to Die provides a steady, renewable source of Honey, allowing players to treat early-stage infections without relying on random loot drops. It also provides the essential ingredient for high-tier cooking recipes like Honey Brisket, which offers substantial nutritional value and health benefits. Once fully upgraded, the station runs automatically, giving a base a reliable passive survival advantage.
1. Read Forge Ahead books to improve the Workstations skill to 30.
Note: Forge Ahead is common inside destroyed workstations, construction crates, or the trader's shop.
2. Craft a Workbench.
3. Gather the required resources.
| Resource | Acquisition |
x5 Beeswax |
There is a chance to receive Beeswax from tree stumps along with Honey. |
x100 Wood |
Cut down trees or log piles with any axe tool. |
x50 Nails |
Crafted in the Forge after smelting Iron and Clay. Nails can also be found in loot or from the trader. |
x10 Forged Iron |
Crafted in the Forge after smelting Iron and Clay. Forged Iron can be salvaged from destroyed workstations, vending machines, or gas pumps. It can also be found in loot or from the trader. |
x8 Duct Tape |
Crafted with Glue and Cloth fragments. Duct Tape can also be found in loot or from the trader. |
4. From the Workbench, craft the Apiary.
5. From the Apiary, add at least 10 Chrysantheum, Goldenrod, or Cotton. There is a spawn chance of angry bees whenever the Apiary is closed.
6. After a while, the Apiary will produce Honey.
7. Continue reading Forge Ahead magazines to reach up to Workstations level 56 and unlock the Apiary Tools.
| Level | Tool | Description |
40 |
Honey Extractor | Increases the honey production rate. |
44 |
Brood Box | Doubles the honey production quantity. |
56 |
Smoker | Removes the spawn chance of angry bees. |
8. Use the Honey to reduce infection or craft Honey recipes.