Unlocking the Complete Bestiary in Empire of the Ants Guide

In Empire of the Ants, players are tasked with exploring a vibrant world filled with intriguing creatures, many of which can play pivotal roles in your journey to support various ant kingdoms. If you’re keen to unlock all the creatures available, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of obtaining a complete bestiary.

Understanding Creatures in Empire of the Ants

Jumping Spider in Empire of the Ants — Image credit: Pro Game Guides

The rich diversity of insects that populate the Empire of the Ants universe serves various functions throughout the game. As you progress through missions in different chapters, you will encounter creatures that can either pose a threat or offer assistance. Allies may be recruited to form legions for both offensive and defensive strategies.

Additionally, some creatures exist purely for the sake of exploration, providing valuable insights into their behavior and how they fit into the ecosystem from the ants’ perspective.

Unlocking Your Bestiary in Empire of the Ants

Bestiary menu in Empire of the Ants — Image credit: Pro Game Guides

Acquiring entries for the Empire of the Ants bestiary is designed to be a user-friendly experience. Simply approach a creature closely, and the game automatically records its details in your bestiary, which you can access via the pause menu at any time.

As you engage with the gameplay and advance the storyline, you will naturally come across most of the bestiary’s inhabitants. Each chapter introduces you to new ant kingdoms, bringing unique environments and a variety of creatures ripe for observation.

Below is a detailed list of all 41 creatures included in the Empire of the Ants bestiary, along with their corresponding discovery locations.

Creature	Location Found
Worker	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five potential player legions
Warrior	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five potential player legions
Gunner	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five potential player legions
Nest Guard	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; requires Defense nest upgrade
Termite Worker	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Termite Warrior	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Termite Gunner	Available from Prologue missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Termite Nest Guard	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; commonly found at enemy termite nests
Black Ant Worker	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant Warrior	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant Gunner	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; one of five common enemy legions
Black Ant Nest Guard	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; commonly found at enemy black ant nests
???	First encountered in Chapter 1; possibly counselors for Belo-kiu-kiuni
Beauty-who-together	First encountered in Chapter 1; founder and Queen of Bel-o-kan
Ta-yu-ni	First encountered in Chapter 2; Queen of Ta-yu-kan, part of the Federation
TBD	TBD
TBD	TBD
Paussus	First encountered in Chapter 1 around Bel-o-kan
Green Rose Chafer	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; a Super Predator legion available to the player (must equip via loadout menu in Chapter 3)
Dorbeetle	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; a Super Predator legion available to the player
TBD	TBD
TBD	TBD
Ladybug	Available from Chapter 2 missions onward; common Super Predator enemy legion near foraging nodes
Firebug	Available from Prologue missions onward; common enemy legion found guarding food nodes
Pill bug	Available from Chapter 2 missions onward; found around Ta-yu-kan
Water Strider	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; seen during Chapter 1 exploration mission to Ta-yu-kan
Aphid	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; one of five potential player legions
Snail	Available from Chapter 3 missions onward; a Support legion available to the player (must equip via loadout menu)
Slug	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; encountered during Chapter 1 exploration near floodwaters
Glow Worm	Available from Chapter 2 missions onward; first encountered in nighttime intel mission
Firefly	Available from Chapter 1 missions onward; first encountered during firefly hunting mission
Dragonfly	Available from Chapter 1 onward; commonly found around ant kingdoms
Butterfly	Available from Chapter 1 onward; frequently encountered around ant kingdoms
Bumblebee	Available from Chapter 1 onward; commonly seen flying around, unlock by getting close
TBD	TBD
Wasp	Available from Chapter 1 onward; frequently seen, unlock by getting close
TBD	TBD
Diadem Spider	Available from Chapter 2 onward; encountered during specific missions
Diadem Spiderlings	First encountered during Chapter 2’s nighttime intel mission
Jumping Spider	First encountered during Chapter 1 exploration mission to Ta-yu-kan
TBD	TBD