While out exploring the mines, you may come across barrels with bees buzzing around them.

Extraction of the barrel reveals an ingredient called cave honey, but what is it and is it worth harvesting?

In this survival guide, we’ll shine a spotlight on cave honey, where to get it, and what it does in Return to Moria.

To see what these barrels look like for yourself, be sure to watch the video below!

Where To Find Cave Honey in Return to Moria

Cave honey has an abundance of uses, but it’s not always easy to find.

To find cave honey, you’re going to need to progress past the Elven Quarter in Return to Moria.

Once you start exploring the mines, you’ll come across barrels with bees buzzing around them.

You should see an interaction option with the barrel to collect some honey.

You can collect the honey without worrying about the bees.

They won’t sting you.

You should get three cave honey from a fresh barrel.

Remember where the barrel is, however, as more honey will appear in it each day.

It’s a good way to stock up on honey for all the crafts that use it as an ingredient.

What Do You Use Cave Honey for in Return to Moria

Cave honey is an ingredient and resource in Return to Moria.

As an ingredient, you can cook a few fresh and dried food items with it.

As you unlock more recipes, you may find that you’ll need cave honey for those items, too.

As a resource, you can use cave honey to craft the mining helmet.

Both the fruit salad and miner’s helmet recipes unlock after picking up cave honey for the first time.

The miner’s helmet is a Tier I helmet that sheds light in the area.

It’s useful for those who don’t have the Zarach Torch yet or don’t like to use torches.

Keep an eye out for future items that require cave honey, too.