Hatchery

Learn how to build and manage a Hatchery in Core Keeper. Discover its costs, research value, and why it's crucial for feeding and healing your minions.

Alright, let's talk about the Hatchery in Core Keeper. This is a pretty important building, so pay attention!

The Hatchery costs 150 Gold per tile to build and is worth 1000 Research value. You can access it using the shortcut key Shift + H.

So, what's the big deal with the Hatchery? Well, it's your primary source for feeding your minions. When you build it, little eggs will pop up from the ground, hatch into small chickens, and wander around. These chickens are food for your creatures!

Your creatures absolutely need to eat. If they don't get fed, they'll start to lose energy and get unhappy. Some creatures, like the Bile Demon, are particularly demanding. A single Bile Demon can eat up to 6 chickens in one go, so a group of them can really put a strain on your food supply. Make sure you've got enough Hatchery space to keep them fed!

But that's not all! The Hatchery also plays a role in healing your imprisoned heroes. Feeding them chickens is a much cheaper alternative to using the 'Heal' spell, though it does take a bit of time since each chicken only restores a small amount of health. Plus, if you're torturing a victim, feeding them chickens ensures they don't die too quickly, letting you get more out of the torture session.

The Hatchery attracts creatures like the Bile Demon and Spider.