How to Make Honeycomb in Minecraft?

Once your bee nest or hive reaches level 5, you can harvest honeycombs from it. However, this may make any bees within it angry and hostile towards them. To prevent this from happening, you can place a campfire nearby to produce smoke; this calms them and allows for harvesting to proceed more easily. Here is a complete guide on how to get honeycomb and how to use honeycomb in minecraft. 

What is Honeycomb in Minecraft?

Honeycombs are an invaluable block in Minecraft that are used both for crafting useful items and as vibrant decorations in any build. You can craft it by placing four honeycombs in a 2×2 square at a crafting table to produce this item. It can be used in crafting Beehives, Honey Blocks and Waxed Copper blocks among many others.

You can also utilize honeycomb to craft candles in-game. Combining pieces of honeycomb with string creates a candle. It is useful in lighting when in dark areas or as an alternative to more conventional lighting methods.

How to Get Honeycomb in Minecraft?

Though Minecraft’s honeycomb might not appear game-altering, it serves multiple functions. You can use it to craft candles for lighting their homes or wax copper blocks to prevent further corrosion. Unfortunately, collecting honeycomb requires some planning as you must collect it from Bee Nests and Hives. But there are tips and tricks available that can help you safely obtain honeycomb without angering the bees in the process.

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Honeycomb Safely in Minecraft

Follow the step by step guide on getting Honeycomb Safely in Minecraft.

1st step: Craft Shears

1. Open your crafting table (3×3 grid).
2. Place one iron ingot in the center (row 2, box 2).
3. Place another iron ingot in the bottom-left corner (row 3, box 1).
4. Drag the shears into your inventory.

2nd Step: Locate a Bee Nest or Beehive

1. Search for Bee Nests on oak and birch trees in Meadow biomes. Less commonly, you may find them in Plains, Sunflower Plains, and Flower Forests.
2. Ensure the nest or hive has reached honey level 5 (it will appear to be dripping with honey).
3. If unavailable, craft a Beehive using Honeycomb and Planks.

3rd Step: Place a Campfire Below the Nest

1. Craft a campfire: Use 3 sticks, 1 charcoal/coal, and 3 wood/logs in the crafting table:
   • First row: 1 stick in the middle box.
   • Second row: Stick, charcoal/coal, stick.
   • Third row: Wood/log in all three boxes.
2. Clear a block below the nest or hive and place the campfire.
3. Make sure smoke can reach the hive by clearing any block above it.

4th Step: Protect the Bees

1. In Java Edition
   • You have to place a carpet over the campfire to prevent bees from getting hurt.
2. In Bedrock Edition
   • Dig a hole for the campfire and surround it with a fence.
   • Extinguish the campfire after harvesting honeycomb (use water).

5th Step: Harvest Honeycomb

1. Equip the shears in your hotbar.
2. Wait until the hive or nest is full (honey level 5).
3. Use the shears to harvest 3 Honeycomb:
   • Java/Windows 10: Click and hold the nest.
   • Pocket Edition: Tap and hold.
   • Xbox: Hold RT.
   • PlayStation: Hold R2.
   • Nintendo Switch: Hold ZR

6th Step: Revisit the Hive

1. Allow bees to replenish the honey over time.
2. Harvest again when the honey level reaches 5.
3. In Bedrock Edition, extinguish the campfire after each use and relight it later with:
   • A flaming arrow.
   • Flint and steel.

By following these steps, you can safely collect Honeycomb without angering the bees or damaging the environment.

How to Get Minecraft Honeycomb Without a Bee Nest?

If you can’t find a Bee Nest, you won’t be able to get Honeycomb in Minecraft. Bee Nests are the only source. However, focus your search on Meadows and Plains biomes, as these areas have a higher chance of generating Bee Nests

How to Get Honeycomb in Minecraft Bedrock Edition?

Majority of players will probably be on Java. If you’re playing on Bedrock Edition you don’t need to worry. Whatever version of the game you’re playing, you can harvest and use Honeycomb in exactly the same ways. This is especially important since, starting with Update 1.19, you will automatically own both the Java and Bedrock versions of the game, even if you have only previously purchased one.

What Can You Make with Honeycomb in Minecraft?

You can use honeycomb to craft a variety of items in Minecraft. Here’s how you can make the most of it:

1. Craft a Beehive

You can use your honeycomb to create a Beehive, which works like a Bee Nest but can be placed wherever you want. To craft a Beehive, place wooden planks in the top and bottom rows of a crafting table and three honeycombs in the middle row.

Tip: Beehives don’t come with bees. You’ll need to lure bees to it with flowers or wait for them to find it naturally. Each hive can hold up to three bees.

2. Make Candles

You can craft Candles by placing one string above one honeycomb on your crafting table. Candles provide light, but you’ll need Flint and Steel to light them.

3. Build Honeycomb Blocks

You caan combine four honeycombs in a square on your crafting table to create a Honeycomb Block. These blocks are decorative and give your builds a honeycomb pattern.

4. Wax Copper

You can combine honeycomb with any copper block or item to make Waxed Copper. Waxed Copper won’t oxidize, so it keeps its shiny original color.

History of Honeycomb in Minecraft

Honeycomb has evolved into a versatile item in Minecraft, adding decorative, functional, and protective features across multiple updates.

For Java Edition

1.15 Version

• Snapshot 19w34a: Honeycomb was introduced and could be used to craft beehives.
• Snapshot 19w41a: Players gained the ability to craft honeycomb blocks using honeycomb.The honeybomb and honey bottle textures haven’t changed still.
• Pre-release 3: A minor texture adjustment was made. The transparent pixels in the honeycomb texture file were filled with black, and though the in-game appearance remained unchanged.

1.17 Version

• Snapshot 20w45a: Honeycomb became a key ingredient for crafting candles and waxing copper.
• Snapshot 21w11a: Waxing copper blocks with honeycomb was introduced,so either through right-clicking or using a dispenser.
• Snapshot 21w14a: Waxing oxidized copper blocks was made possible with honeycomb.
• Snapshot 21w19a: Temporarily removed honeycomb’s ability to craft candles.
• Pre-release 1: It reinstated honeycomb’s use for crafting candles.

1.20 Version

• Snapshot 23w12a: Players could now wax signs and hanging signs using honeycomb, preventing further edits.

Bedrock Edition

Version 1.14.0

• Beta 1.14.0.1: Honeycomb was added to the game.
• Beta 1.14.0.4: The honeycomb texture was updated to match Java Edition’s design.

Caves & Cliffs Update

• Beta 1.16.210.57: Honeycomb gained functionality for crafting waxed copper and waxing copper blocks.

Version 1.17.0

• Beta 1.16.230.52: Waxing oxidized copper blocks with honeycomb was introduced.

Version 1.17.10

• Beta 1.17.10.22: Honeycomb became usable for crafting candles.

Next Major Update

• Beta 1.19.80.22: Signs and hanging signs could now be waxed with honeycomb to prevent them from being edited.

FAQs

How Do You Make Honeycomb in Minecraft Without a Beehive?

You can’t craft Honeycomb in Minecraft without a Beehive or Bee Nest. Honeycomb is harvested directly from these structures once they reach honey level 5, which happens after bees have filled them with honey. If you don’t have a Beehive, look for natural Bee Nests in biomes like Meadows, Plains, or Flower Forests.

How Do You Get Honey Without Angering Bees in Minecraft?

To safely collect honey, place a Campfire under the Bee Nest or Beehive. The smoke will calm the bees, preventing them from becoming hostile. Once the hive reaches honey level 5, use an empty bottle for honey or shears for Honeycomb. Ensure the Campfire’s smoke can reach the hive to keep the bees peaceful.

How to Get Beeswax in Minecraft?

In Minecraft, Beeswax is represented by Honeycomb. Find a Bee Nest in biomes like Plains or Flower Forests, wait for it to reach honey level 5, and use shears to harvest the Honeycomb. Place a Campfire below the nest to calm the bees. Honeycomb can be used to craft Beehives, candles, Honeycomb Blocks, or wax copper to prevent oxidation.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, honeycomb is a highly valuable resource in Minecraft. However, obtaining it requires a thoughtful approach, as it can only be harvested from bee nests or beehives once they reach honey level 5. By following the proper steps, you can efficiently collect honeycomb and harness its full potential.