In survival games, there's always more than one way to approach challenges, and *Necesse* is no exception. While the game offers various playstyles, one constant is the importance of breeding. Here's your comprehensive guide to mastering animal husbandry in *Necesse*.
How To Tame Animals in Necesse
Before you can start breeding, you need to get animals to stay in your settlement. Taming in *Necesse* is similar to *Minecraft*—you win their affection with treats. Wheat is the key here, and it's readily available. If you've been playing for a while, you've likely planted Wheat Seeds around your base, but you can also find Wheat in caves.
You can feed Wheat directly to the animals or use Feeding Troughs for a more efficient approach. Feeding Troughs save time, allowing you to focus on expanding your settlement and defending against raiders. However, neglecting to refill the Troughs can lead to animals losing taming progress due to hunger. When done correctly, all animals in your settlement will become loyal, setting the stage for breeding.
How To Breed Animals in Necesse
With a loyal animal army, your possibilities in *Necesse* expand dramatically. Breeding is straightforward: you need a male and female of the same species, much like in *Pokemon*. Enclose them in a fenced area, and if they're fully tamed, they'll enter Love Mode. After a short wait, a baby will appear in the pen, growing to full size within minutes.
Be cautious not to overcrowd the pen, as this can hinder breeding. It's better to use smaller pens for breeding and move animals in as needed. While this might seem time-consuming, especially as you progress in *Necesse*, there's a way to automate the process, saving you from constant animal management.
How To Automate Breeding in Necesse
Not everyone enjoys the intricacies of husbandry, and that's perfectly fine. Once you can recruit Settlers, you can hire an Animal Keeper to handle all your animal-related tasks, including maintaining Feeding Troughs. This keeps your animals happy and ensures breeding continues smoothly. While you'll still need to oversee the process, the daily management of animals won't be your top priority.
And that's your complete guide to animal husbandry and breeding in *Necesse*.
*Necesse is available now in Early Access on Steam.*
