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Aporkalypse
Hamlet
10 days
0° – 40°
Temperature Range
-20°
70°
Min: 0°Max: 40°
Boss Encounters
Ancient HeraldThreats
- Constant sanity drain while the event is active
- Massive Vampire Bat swarms (10+ bats per attack, nearly every day)
- Ancient Herald spawns - destroys structures and respawns when killed
- Pig allies turn hostile (Guards, Farmers, Miners become enemies)
- Perpetual darkness-like conditions
Preparations
- Find the Aporkalypse Calendar in Ancient Pig Ruins on the 5th island
- Reverse the Calendar to end the Aporkalypse immediately
- Stockpile weapons, armor, and healing items
- Build strong defenses around base (walls, traps)
- Craft Vortex Cloak from Ancient Herald drops (Dark Tatters)
- Prepare sanity restoration food and items
Survival Tips
- Triggered on day 61 when all three Calendar sigils align
- First occurrence lasts until player reverses the Calendar
- Subsequent Aporkalypses last 20 days if not reversed
- Ancient Herald drops 5 Dark Tatters, 2 Nightmare Fuel, and Vortex Cloak Blueprint
- The Calendar can also be used to trigger the Aporkalypse early
- Prioritize finding the Calendar in Ruins before day 61
- Pig City becomes extremely dangerous with hostile Pigs and Guards
Key Events
- Day 61: Aporkalypse triggers automatically (first cycle)
- Day 61+: Ancient Herald spawns from Interiors
- Ongoing: Vampire Bat attacks every day in massive swarms
- Reversible: Use Aporkalypse Calendar pressure plates to end event
Active Creatures
Ancient Herald