BSS Reworked Bee Types Guide: Stats, Tier Lists, and Hive Meta

Master the BSS reworked bee types with our full breakdown of rarities, gifted bonuses, attack stats, and optimal hive builds in Bee Swarm Simulator.

Building an unstoppable hive in Bee Swarm Simulator requires a deep understanding of how each unit functions in the current sandbox. With major balance adjustments rolling out across updates, mastering BSS reworked bee types is essential for maximizing your honey per second and crushing difficult field mobs. Whether you are progressing through mid-game quests or optimizing an endgame color composition, understanding the nuances of these BSS reworked bee types ensures every single hive slot works at peak efficiency.

The game features 46 distinct bee types across multiple rarity tiers, ranging from the fundamental Basic Bee to high-tier Mythics and specialized Event units. Below, we break down their stats, gifted bonuses, summoning mechanics, and ideal hive configurations.

Complete Breakdown of Bee Rarities and Core Mechanics

Every bee in your hive performs three critical tasks: gathering pollen from flower fields, defending against aggressive creatures, and converting gathered pollen into honey at your hive pads. When fine-tuning your roster around BSS reworked bee types, you must balance gather speed, conversion potential, and token generation.

Bees sleep when their energy depletes, resting for roughly 15 seconds before returning to work. Notable exceptions include Exhausted Bee and Photon Bee, both of which feature unlimited operational energy.

Common (Bronze Slot) -> Rare (White) -> Epic (Yellow) -> Legendary (Light Blue) -> Mythic (Purple) -> Event (Green)

Bee Rarity Overview

Rarity Tier	Hive Slot Color	Total Types	Primary Method of Acquisition	Base Royal Jelly Odds
Common	Bronze	1	Basic Egg	High (Default Egg)
Rare	White	9	Basic / Silver / Gold Egg, Royal Jelly	~80% from Royal Jelly
Epic	Yellow	11	Silver / Gold / Diamond Egg, Royal Jelly	~19% from Royal Jelly
Legendary	Light Blue	8	Gold / Diamond / Star Egg, Royal Jelly	~3% (1 in 33)
Mythic	Purple	6	Diamond / Mythic Egg, Royal Jelly	1 in 25,000
Event	Green	11	Ticket Tent, Quests, Special Vouchers	Non-Jelly (Fixed Items)

Official updates and patches detailed on the Roblox Bee Swarm Simulator game page have steadily expanded these rosters, introducing new paths to unlock premium units such as Bear Bee vouchers via Retro Challenges, Tunnel Bear drops, and player trading.

Base Stats, Combat Power, and Ability Profiles

Combat efficiency and field gathering vary drastically across different bee species. Units with high base damage can eliminate bosses like the Coconut Crab and King Beetle quickly, while utility units focus on bomb production and field boost tokens.

The table below outlines key statistical benchmarks across representative bee species.

Base Stat Comparison of Core Bees

Bee Name	Color Group	Rarity	Base Attack	Base Gather	Gather Speed	Energy	Primary Ability / Gifted Bonus
Basic Bee	Colorless	Common	1	10 Pollen	4s	20	Gifted Hive Bonus: x1.2 Total Pollen
Bomber Bee	Colorless	Rare	2	10 Pollen	4s	20	Buzz Bomb / Gifted: +10% Bomb Pollen
Rage Bee	Red	Epic	2	10 Pollen	4s	20	Rage Token (+Attack stack)
Lion Bee	Colorless	Legendary	10	15 Pollen	3s	30	Buzz Bomb+ / High Raw Damage
Baby Bee	Colorless	Legendary	0	10 Pollen	4s	20	Baby Love (x2 Pollen, +Loot Luck)
Spicy Bee	Red	Mythic	8	20 Pollen	2.5s	40	Inferno, Fire Bees, Flame Fuel
Buoyant Bee	Blue	Mythic	4	22 Pollen	2.5s	35	Blue Balloons, Golden Balloons
Precise Bee	Red	Mythic	16	20 Pollen	3s	35	Target Practice, Snipe Beam
Photon Bee	Colorless	Event	4	12 Pollen	3s	∞	Beamstorm / Gifted: +5% Instant Convert
Digital Bee	Colorless	Event	1–16	Variable	Variable	30	Drive Enhancements, Glitch Dupes

Understanding how balance shifts impact these units helps players adapt when managing BSS reworked bee types across seasonal events.

Gifted Bees and Transformation Probabilities

Turning your standard swarm into Gifted variants is the most impactful upgrade path in the game. Gifted bees gain heightened individual stats and provide a passive hive bonus that applies account-wide. Remember that duplicate Gifted hive bonuses do not stack, meaning you only need one Gifted unit of each type to claim the multiplier.

Methods and Odds to Obtain Gifted Bees

Method / Item	Target Rarity	Success Rate	Notes
Favorite Treat	Rare	1 in 8,000 (0.0125%)	Cost-effective for low tiers
Favorite Treat	Epic	1 in 10,000 (0.01%)	Feed in bulk batches
Favorite Treat	Legendary / Common	1 in 12,000 (0.0083%)	High Sunflower Seed cost for Basic Bee
Favorite Treat	Mythic	1 in 24,000 (0.004%)	Requires tens of thousands of treats
Royal Jelly	Any eligible	1 in 287 (~0.35%)	Applies during standard rolling
Star Jelly	Any eligible	100% Guaranteed	Yields a random Gifted bee
Star Treat	Any Bee (incl. Event)	100% Guaranteed	Best reserved for Event and Mythic units
Gingerbread Bear	Any Bee	1% (1.1% Aged)	Available during seasonal Beesmas events

Summoned Bees and Temporary Swarm Mechanics

Standard hives are limited to a maximum of 50 permanent slots unlocked at the Mountain Top Shop. However, modern mechanics allow players to temporarily expand their swarm well beyond this limit using abilities and environmental items.

Summoned bees gather pollen, generate tokens, and convert pollen into honey at random open hive pads without consuming standard energy meters.

Temporary Bee Sources and Durations

Summoning Source	Bees Spawned	Active Duration	Special Conditions
Spicy Bee (Inferno)	2 Fire Bees	15s (+1s per level)	Level matches summoner -2; can spawn gifted
Onett's Lid Art	Level 20 Bumble, Level 1 Baby, +1 Random Event/Legendary	30 Minutes	Long-duration field support
Gummy Siege	Up to 3 Gummy Bees	Wave-dependent	Spawns during challenge events
Honeyday Candles	Up to 9 Temporary Bees	Limited Event	Seasonal honey buff support

During peak seasonal events with field buffs active, community reports indicate swarms can temporarily exceed 150 to 260 total active bees through coordinated token replication and ability stacking.

Optimal Hive Archetypes for BSS Reworked Bee Types

Selecting the correct composition depends on your progression stage and preferred gameplay loop. Utilizing the strengths of BSS reworked bee types requires committing to specific field colors once you obtain a Supreme Star Amulet (SSA).

Mixed Hive (Early/Mid Game) -> Transition Phase -> Blue / Red / White Specialized Endgame Hive

End-Game Hive Archetypes

Hive Specialization	Primary Mythic Focus	Key Event Bees	Best Suited For	Playstyle Complexity
Early/Mid Mixed Hive	1–2 of each Mythic	Tabby, Photon, Vicious, Bear	Quest completion, all badges	Low / Beginner-friendly
Blue Macro Hive	Buoyant Bee, Tadpole Bee	Diamond Bee (Gifted), Cobalt	Consistent Honey, Pine Tree Macro	Low active input
Red Attack Hive	Spicy Bee, Precise Bee	Crimson, Festive, Digital	High burst honey, Scorching Star	High active aim required
White Precision Hive	Vector Bee, Fuzzy Bee	Gummy Bee, Windy Bee	Massive gumdrop/boost spikes	Extreme investment required

For players refining their lineup with BSS reworked bee types, starting with a balanced mixed hive is recommended. Avoid hard-specializing into mono-color builds until you have unlocked all 50 hive slots and acquired sufficient Star Treats for your core Event bees.

Essential Tips for Managing Your Bee Swarm

To get the highest return on your resources when rolling and leveling your hive, keep these actionable strategies in mind:

Prioritize Tabby Bee First with Tickets: Tabby Bee gains permanent stat boosts via Tabby Love tokens (up to 1,000 stacks). Gift Tabby Bee early for massive critical honey bonuses.
Never Feed Star Treats to Basic/Rare Bees: Always save Star Treats for untradeable Event bees like Bear Bee, Photon Bee, and Gummy Bee, as they cannot be gifted through favorite treats.
Roll Basic Bees with Basic Eggs for Gifted Basic: Rather than spending a Star Treat, buy Basic Eggs in bulk. With a 1 in 287 chance, you will spend far less honey obtaining the vital +20% Pollen hive bonus.
Position Faster Converters at the Bottom: Place high-converting bees in the bottom rows of your hive structure to shave milliseconds off their flight path to the player pad.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of BSS reworked bee types in the current meta?

The balance adjustments give clearer identity roles to each bee tier. Low-tier bees provide essential passive gifted bonuses, while Mythic and Event bees drive active token production, making proper hive planning rewarding for active and passive players alike.

Which bee has the highest single-target attack stat?

Precise Bee and fully upgraded Digital Bee (with maximum Red Drives) reach the highest raw attack stat at 16 base damage. Among lower rarities, Lion Bee boasts the highest natural base attack at 10.

Can duplicate gifted hive bonuses stack?

No. Gifted hive bonuses do not stack with duplicate gifted bees of the same type. You only need one Gifted version of each bee type to receive its account-wide multiplier, making a diverse hive configuration ideal for mixed setups.

What is the fastest way to get a Gifted Mythic Bee?

The most reliable method is feeding the bee a Star Treat or rolling via Star Jelly if your hive already contains all lower-tier gifted variants (using Star Eggs strategically). Alternatively, feeding tens of thousands of the bee's favorite treat offers a 1 in 24,000 chance per treat consumed.