In survival games, there's always more than one way to approach challenges, and *Necesse* is no exception. While gameplay strategies may vary, one constant remains: breeding. Here's your comprehensive guide to mastering animal husbandry and breeding in *Necesse*.
How To Tame Animals in Necesse
Before you dive into the world of animal matchmaking, you need to get these critters to settle in your community. Taming in *Necesse* mirrors *Minecraft*'s approach, where you win an animal's affection with treats. Wheat is your go-to resource here, which is fortunately easy to obtain. If you've spent a few hours in-game, you've likely already scattered Wheat Seeds across your land, but you can also find Wheat in caves.
Once you've got Wheat, you have two options: feed it directly to the animals or use Feeding Troughs. The latter saves time, freeing you up to focus on fortifying your settlement and fending off raiders. However, neglecting to refill the Troughs can lead to dire consequences, causing animals to lose taming progress if they go hungry. When done right, every animal in your settlement will join your cause, setting the stage for breeding.
How To Breed Animals in Necesse
With a loyal animal army at your side, the possibilities in *Necesse* are endless. The key to building this army? Breeding. Similar to *Pokemon*, you need a male and female of the same species to produce offspring—no Ditto equivalents here. Enclose a pair in a fence, and if they're fully tamed, they'll soon enter Love Mode. After a short wait, a baby will appear in the pen, growing to full size in a few more minutes.
Be cautious not to overcrowd your pens, as this can halt the breeding process. It's best to use smaller pens for breeding, transferring animals as needed. While this might seem time-consuming, especially as you advance in *Necesse*, there's a solution to streamline your breeding efforts.
How To Automate Breeding in Necesse
Not everyone dreams of becoming a master of husbandry, and that's perfectly fine. Once you can recruit Settlers, you can delegate the task to an Animal Keeper. This settler will manage all aspects of animal care, including keeping the Feeding Troughs stocked. This keeps your animals content, particularly those designated for breeding. While you'll still need to ensure everything runs smoothly, the day-to-day management of your animals won't be your primary concern.
And that's your complete guide to animal husbandry and breeding in *Necesse*.
Necesse is available now in Early Access on Steam.
