How to get Bomb Pepper in Core Keeper Bags and Blasts Update

     Bomb Pepper is a small but powerful ingredient in Core Keeper that plays a crucial role in both cooking and crafting. This guide covers everything you need to know about finding, growing, and using Bomb Pepper in the latest Bags and Blasts update.

 

 

 

Where to find Bomb Pepper

 

     Bomb Pepper naturally spawns in certain biomes, making exploration an essential part of collecting this valuable resource. You can find Bomb Pepper in the Undergrounds and Clay Caves biomes. In these areas, Bomb Peppers grow randomly on Dirt Blocks, Turf Blocks, and Clay Blocks, with a higher spawn rate near liquid sources. If you're exploring and notice red plants growing among the terrain, those are likely Bomb Peppers waiting to be harvested. Bomb Peppers can sometimes be found in dungeons or settlements scattered throughout the world, making looting structures another way to obtain them.

 

 

 

How to farm Bomb Pepper

 

     Farming Bomb Pepper is the most reliable way to maintain a steady supply. To start, you need Bomb Pepper Seeds, which can be found by harvesting wild Bomb Peppers. Once you have seeds, plant them on tilled soil using a hoe. Bomb Peppers take approximately ten minutes to grow, making them one of the fastest cultivated crops. Place Water nearby or use fertilizer if available to speed up the process. You can also create a dedicated farm with multiple plots to supply Bomb Peppers continuously. If you plan on crafting bombs or using them regularly in cooking, a well-maintained farm will be invaluable.

 

 

 

Cooking

 

     Bomb Pepper is the most common ingredient in many meals, especially when combined with other food sources. When cooked alone, Bomb Pepper provides +10 food and a +21% movement speed buff for one minute. This speed boost makes it an excellent choice when you need to escape danger or cover large distances quickly. Mixing Bomb Pepper with other ingredients in a cooking pot can enhance meals by adding movement speed bonuses or other beneficial effects. Experimenting with different combinations will allow you to create food that suits your playstyle.

 

 

 

Crafting explosives

 

     Beyond its culinary uses, Bomb Pepper is a key component in crafting explosives. Various bomb recipes require Bomb Pepper, making it a crucial ingredient for dealing damage in combat or breaking through obstacles. Some of the explosives you can craft include Crude Bombs, Large Bombs, Dynamite Packs, and Grenades. To craft these items, you will need Bomb Peppers and other materials like Slime, Tin Bars, and Poison Slime. If you plan on using explosives frequently, maintaining a steady supply of Bomb Peppers will be essential.

 

 

 

Alternative uses for Bomb Pepper

 

     In addition to cooking and crafting, Bomb Pepper has a few other applications. It can be used as plant feed for certain animals, making it useful for farmers and animal husbandry players. Some festive workbenches allow you to craft fireworks using Bomb Pepper, adding a fun way to celebrate victories in-game.

 

 

     Bomb Pepper is an essential Core Keeper plant that provides significant cooking, crafting, and exploration benefits. Keep a stash of Bomb Peppers ready for your adventures, and you'll always be prepared for any challenge the game throws your way.