How to unlock full bestiary in Empire of the Ants

As a seasoned gamer who’s navigated countless virtual worlds, I can confidently say that the insect denizens of Empire of the Ants have become my newest acquaintances. From the luminescent Firefly to the industrious Bumblebee, these tiny creatures have managed to captivate me in ways even the most epic boss battles couldn’t!


Exploring the World of Ant Hills, you’ll encounter numerous species of ants to uncover and potentially form alliances with during your quest to rescue diverse ant colonies. If curiosity about these critters has piqued your interest, this handy guide will show you how to unlock the complete bestiary in Ant Hill Empire.

What creatures do in Empire of the Ants

How to unlock full bestiary in Empire of the Ants

In the world of Empire of the Ants, there are numerous bug-like beings in its bestiary, each serving unique roles. You’ll come across some of these critters while progressing through missions within each game chapter, and they can either be adversaries or allies. The ones that join your side can be enlisted as legions, employed for both offensive or defensive strategies.

Instead of actively participating in missions, other creatures are simply elements of natural exploration. However, you can still uncover their mysteries to gain insights into their behaviors and understand the world from an ant’s perspective.

How to unlock all creatures in Empire of the Ants

How to unlock full bestiary in Empire of the Ants

As an ardent fan, I’ve found the process of cataloging diverse critters in the Empire of the Ants remarkably straightforward. All it takes is getting near enough to a creature, and voila! The game magically recognizes it and adds it to my collection, which I can effortlessly access at any moment by pausing the game and glancing at the bestiary.

As you make your way through each story chapter, you’ll gradually gain access to many creatures found in the bestiary. Along the journey, you’ll take on missions which will provide opportunities to interact with diverse creatures. Each new chapter transports you to a unique ant colony, offering fresh territories to discover and species to study.

Here are the 41 creatures from the Empire of the Ants’ bestiary, along with their respective locations (either area or chapter) where they can be discovered:

CreatureLocation Found
WorkerFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five legions potentially available to the player
WarriorFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five legions potentially available to the player
GunnerFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five legions potentially available to the player
Nest GuardFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
provided with the appropriate Defense nest upgrade
Termite WorkerFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Termite WarriorFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Termite GunnerFrom Prologue missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Termite Nest GuardFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
common at enemy termite nests
Black Ant WorkerFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant WarriorFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant GunnerFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant Nest GuardFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
common at enemy black ant nests
???“Seems to be counselors for Belo-kiu-kiuni?”
First encountered in Chapter 1
Belo-kiu-kuniFounder and Queen of Bel-o-kan.
First encountered in Chapter 1
Ta-yu-niQueen of Ta-yu-kan, part of the Federation
First encountered in Chapter 2
TBDTBD
TBDTBD
PaussusFirst encountered in Chapter 1 around Bel-o-kan
Green Rose ChaferFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
a Super Predator legion potentially available to the player
(must equip it via the loadout menu in Chapter 3)
DorbeetleFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
a Super Predator legion available to the player
TBDTBD
TBDTBD
LadybugFrom Chapter 2 missions onward;
a common Super Predator enemy legion encountered
near foraging/food nodes
FirebugFrom Prologue missions onward;
a common enemy legion found guarding foraging/food
nodes on the map
PillbugFrom Chapter 2 missions onward;
encountered in the area around Ta-yu-kan
Water StriderFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
seen gliding on flood waters during Chapter 1 exploration
mission to Ta-yu-kan
AphidFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
one of five legions potentially available to the player
SnailFrom Chapter 3 missions onward;
a Support legion potentially available to the player
(must equip it via the loadout menu in Chapter 3)
SlugFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
encountered on a tire sticking out of the flood water
during the Chapter 1 exploration mission to Ta-yu-kan
Glow WormFrom Chapter 2 missions onward;
First encountered during nighttime intel mission
FireflyFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
First encountered during mission to hunt fireflies for food
DragonflyFrom Chapter 1 onward;
One of the most common insects found during missions and
around ant kingdoms such as Bel-o-kan and Ta-yu-kan.
ButterflyFrom Chapter 1 onward;
One of the most common insects found during missions and
around ant kingdoms such as Bel-o-kan and Ta-yu-kan.
BumblebeeFrom Chapter 1 onward;
One of the most common insects found during missions and
around ant kingdoms such as Bel-o-kan and Ta-yu-kan;
they’re constantly flying around and a close fly-by will unlock this entry
TBDTBD
WaspFrom Chapter 1 onward;
One of the most common insects found during missions and
around ant kingdoms such as Bel-o-kan and Ta-yu-kan;
they’re constantly flying around and a close fly-by will unlock this entry
TBDTBD
Diadem SpiderFrom Chapter 2 onward;
encountered passively during certain missions
Diadem SpiderlingsFrom Chapter 2 onward;
first encountered during the nighttime intel mission offered
in Chapter 2 (patrolling the large animal skull)
Jumping SpiderFrom Chapter 1 missions onward;
first encountered during Chapter 1 exploration mission to Ta-yu-kan
TBDTBD

Make sure to explore our newest gaming guides and updates on Empire of the Ants at GamerTop, including our detailed review titled “Empire of the Ants: A Grand and Stunning World Observed through Tiny Perspectives”.

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2024-11-07 19:52