Red Soldier Ant Buggy
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Red Soldier Ant Buggy is likely the first mount you'll get in the game. It's a great companion for mid-game exploration and a vital tool for expanding your base. While it might not be the flashiest mount, its functionality is unmatched.
Feature | Details |
How to Unlock | Complete the "Egg Hunt" story quest. |
Hatch Time | 12 in-game hours. |
Required Egg | Red Soldier Ant Egg (from Quest) |
Required Saddle Ingredients | Grub Hide x2, Sprig x3, Acorn Shell x1 |
The main strength of the Red Soldier Ant Buggy is its practicality. Riding it allows you to move faster and jump higher. More importantly, it acts as a second inventory, letting you carry more items and, most crucially, transport building materials to your construction sites without making endless trips.
How to Use Red Soldier Ants
Soldier ants can be used for traversal, cutting rooted pathways, and for combat. You can also store up to 12 grass planks on the ant while you traverse.
Soldier Ant Controls
Unmounted Controls
- Take All: Hold E
- Inventory: Press E
- Pet: Hold F
- Stay: Press F
- Send to Nest: Press Q
- Carry: Hold X
Mounted Controls
- Dismount: Press Left Ctrl
- Gather Mode: Hold E
- Recruit: Press H
- Carry: Press F