📖 Froggle Bunwich Fix: Don't Starve's Sneaky Healing Sandwich Hack
Froggle Bunwich: Turning Frog Legs into Survival Fuel
When life gives you raining frogs, make frog sandwiches! This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the quirky healing sandwich that keeps survivors thriving.
In Don't Starve (Together), the Froggle Bunwich (often shorthand "Frog Bunwich") is a trusty crock pot sandwich that heals 20 HP, fills 37.5 hunger, and gives 5 sanity with one froggy bite. It's basically a frog leg sandwich – quirky, but surprisingly useful. This gamer-to-gamer guide breaks down exactly how to cook it, when to use it, and why even veteran survivors keep a few "bunwiches" on hand.
Quick answer:
Froggle Bunwich = 1 Frog Legs + 1 veggie + 2 fillers (even twigs) in a Crock Pot for 40 seconds. It's a mid-tier food: great for 20 HP healing early-game and decent hunger replenishment, though not as filling as Meatballs.
Quick-Start: Froggle Bunwich 101
What It Is:
"A very leggy sandwich." In game terms, Froggle Bunwich is a crock pot dish that requires one Frog Leg and some veggies. It's classified as a Meat item, meaning characters like Wigfrid can eat it. Think of it as Don't Starve's version of a frog sandwich, restoring a chunk of health along with hunger.
Recipe Requirements:
- 1x Frog Legs - The key ingredient
- 1x Vegetable (≥0.5 value) - Carrot, mushroom, cactus flesh, etc.
- 2x Filler - Can be twigs, berries, ice, or almost anything else
Instant Tips:
Healing on a Budget
That +20 HP is significant early on – eating two Bunwiches yields 40 HP, often cheaper than a Pierogi. It's an easy emergency heal after frog fights or spider runs.
Filler Flexibility
You can use twigs as 2 of the fillers, effectively making a Bunwich with just one frog leg and a carrot + 2 twigs. Twigs don't reduce its quality – in fact, the dish requires 2 twigs if you go that route.
Recipe Warnings
Don't add more than 1 Monster Meat to this recipe – 2 monster meats will turn any dish into Monster Lasagna. Also, avoid adding an egg or honey alone – those trigger other recipes.
Wigfrid-Friendly
Because it's tagged as "Meat" food, Wigfrid (who refuses non-meat) can safely eat Froggle Bunwich. That makes it one of her early-game staples for healing.
How to Cook a Froggle Bunwich (Step-by-Step)
Ready to whip up this froggy sandwich? Here's exactly how to do it, even if you're a Crock Pot novice. We'll also include what NOT to do to avoid cooking disasters.
1 Hunt or Gather a Frog Leg
You'll need at least 1x Frog Legs as the critical ingredient. There are a few ways to get them:
Kill a Frog
Frogs spawn near ponds (mostly in spring) or during Frog Rain events. Each frog drops 1 frog leg (100% drop rate). Early game, a safe method is to kite the frog: let it tongue-whip, dodge, then smack it.
Tip: Frogs stun-lock by tongue-attacking repeatedly; consider luring them into traps – a single trap can catch a frog easily, avoiding combat entirely.
Merms
If you're in Reign of Giants or DST, Merms (frog-like swamp creatures) also drop frog legs on death. This is riskier, but an option.
Fish for Frogs?
Sorry, no direct fishing for frog legs. Stick to the above methods.
(Side note: If you got frog legs from a "Frog Rain" (mass frog invasion), you likely have dozens. In that case, skip ahead to Farming Strategy for how to handle so many legs. For a single Bunwich, one frog's worth is enough.)
2 Find a Vegetable (0.5+ value)
The recipe needs at least 0.5 value of "Vegetables" in the pot. In practical terms, that means:
Any Veggie or Mushroom will do
A Carrot is perfect (value 1 veg). A Cactus Flesh, Corn, Pumpkin, etc. all work (value 1). Even a Red Cap mushroom (value 0.5) counts – the Crock Pot now allows 0.5 veg minimum for this recipe.
Avoid using your big crops
It's not efficient to toss in something like a Dragonfruit or Durian for just a Bunwich – those could make better specialized dishes.
Monster lasagna alert: Do NOT use 2 Monster Fruits (Durians) here – Durian is also monster food, and too much monster filler will yield Monster Lasagna.
If you have no veggies… consider making a different dish (like use 3 meats + twig = Kabob). Without a vegetable, you cannot get Froggle Bunwich – that's a hard requirement. In a pinch, cooked red mushrooms are often the easiest "veggie".
3 Choose Two Fillers
Now the Crock Pot has 4 slots total. After adding 1 frog leg and 1 vegetable, you have 2 slots left for "fillers." Froggle Bunwich is pretty flexible with fillers:
Recommended Fillers:
- Twigs (highly recommended - use 2)
- Berries
- Juicy Berries
- Ice
- Seeds (low value but works)
Avoid These Fillers:
- Eggs (triggers Pierogi recipe)
- Honey (triggers Honey Nuggets)
- Mandrake (forces Mandrake Soup)
- Monster Meat (if already using one)
Pro Tip: Using two twigs is foolproof for a Froggle Bunwich. If you use only one twig, you'll get Kabobs instead. Twigs are inedible but work perfectly as filler in this recipe.
4 Cook in the Crock Pot
Add your 4 ingredients into a Crock Pot. The combination should be:
Now close the pot and start cooking. It takes 40 seconds of cook time (in game) to finish. During this time, don't stray too far if it's an emergency meal – but you can do other tasks nearby.
The Crock Pot will ding when done, and you can click it to take out your freshly made Froggle Bunwich.
Cooking time: 40 seconds
5 Serve or Store
Once cooked, you have a few options:
Eat Immediately
You'll get +20 health, +37.5 hunger, +5 sanity on the spot.
Refrigerate
In an Ice Box, it will last ~37.5 days (since ice box slows spoilage by 50%).
Bundle It
A bundled Froggle Bunwich practically pauses spoilage indefinitely.
Stack It
Froggle Bunwich stacks up to 40 in one inventory slot.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
"Why did I get Kabobs instead?!"
You likely used only 1 twig as filler. Remember: 2 twigs = Bunwich, 1 twig = Kabob.
"I followed the recipe and got Honey Nuggets/Pierogi."
This means one of your fillers was honey or egg without an overriding inedible.
"It's taking forever to cook!"
40 seconds can feel long. Make sure the server isn't lagging. Consider preparing multiple Crock Pots for mass cooking.
"Can Wigfrid eat this?"
Yes! Despite containing veggies, the dish has a meat component and is categorized as meat. Wigfrid's diet restriction allows it.
Deep Meta: Froggle Bunwich in Strategy and Comparisons
Cooking a Frog Bunwich is one thing – knowing when it's optimal is another. In this section, we'll dive into the strategy behind this sandwich: its efficiency versus other recipes, its role in different parts of the game, and some character-specific notes. Consider this the "theorycrafting" and FAQ hub for Froggle Bunwich.
Froggle Bunwich vs Other Dishes: Is it Worth It?
When to Use Froggle Bunwich
Use Froggle Bunwich When:
- You need a bit of healing with your meal
- Frogs are abundant (spring/frog rain)
- You have lots of veggies or twigs to spare
- Playing as Wigfrid early game
- You want to save your big meats for other recipes
Skip Bunwich When:
- You're at full health and mainly need hunger
- Resources for Pierogi are available (for max healing)
- It's winter and frogs are hibernating
- You're playing Wurt (can't eat meat)
- You need maximum hunger from limited ingredients
Character Insights and Favorites
Most characters in DST don't have a special relationship with Froggle Bunwich beyond Wigfrid's dietary allowance and quotes for flavor. Here are some character-specific insights:
Wes (The Mime)
Fans suggested Froggle Bunwich as Wes's favorite food (French mime theme), but Klei made Banana Pop his favorite instead. Some mods do change it to make Bunwich his favorite!
"..."
WX-78
WX has a humorous examination quote for the Bunwich, but no special gameplay benefits.
"DELICIOUS FROG FUEL"
Wigfrid
Wigfrid can eat Froggle Bunwich despite it containing vegetables, making it one of her key early-game healing foods.
"What a treat!"
Webber
Webber has a cute quote about sharing the Bunwich between his human and spider halves.
"Sandwich for me, frog legs for him."
"Frog Bunwich makes frogs not attack you" – Myth or Fact?
If you've seen the loading screen tip or a Reddit post claiming eating a Froggle Bunwich prevents Frog aggression for a day, treat it with skepticism. This is actually a misleading tip (likely a joke by the devs).
Many players have tested it and found frogs will still attack you even if you just chowed down a Bunwich. The community had a good laugh about it, but consensus is that it's not a reliable strategy.
Verdict: MYTH! Eating a Bunwich does NOT charm frogs or make them allies.
Farming Strategy: Infinite Frog Legs, Infinite Bunwiches
One Froggle Bunwich can be a lifesaver – but what if you want dozens of them stockpiled? The limiting factor is usually Frog Legs. Here we'll discuss the best ways to farm frog legs so you can assembly-line these sandwiches. Spring will go from dreaded to delicious once you employ these tactics.
Exploit Frog Rain (Spring Buffet Tactics)
Frog Rain in spring is often seen as a nightmare: frogs literally fall from the sky, swarming the world. However, seasoned players have a saying: "first rain: 'oh cool it's raining food'; second rain: 'that's a lot of Froggle Bunwich to be made'". The key is turning the chaos to your advantage:
Trap Carpet
Craft a bunch of Survival Traps (6 grass + 2 twigs each). Lay traps densely around your base or an area you'll lure frogs to. During frog rain, run around and kite frogs over traps. Each trap can catch one frog, giving you a frog leg without combat.
You could end up with 20+ frog legs from a heavy rain!
Pig Allies
If you're near a Pig Village, lead the frogs to the pigs. Frogs will attack pigs and vice versa. Usually, a mob of frogs will overpower some pigs, but many frogs will die in the fight.
Scoop up the frog legs quickly before the pigs eat them!
Merms vs Frogs
In marshes, Merms and Frogs naturally hate each other. If frog rain happens over a marsh, the merms might do your work for you.
Just be careful retrieving legs in a tentacle-filled swamp.
Combat Warning
Don't fight on water - if frogs jump you near the ocean, try not to kill frogs over the water – their legs will fall in and be lost.
Lure them slightly inland before finishing them off.
Preserving Your Frog Leg Harvest
After a frog rain, you might have more frog legs than you can use immediately. Here's how to preserve them:
Ice Box Method
Frog legs spoil in 6 days normally. Placing them in an Ice Box extends their life to ~24 days (since ice box slows spoilage by 50%).
Drying Rack
You can put frog legs on drying racks to get Small Jerky in 1 day. Small Jerky restores 8 HP, 12.5 hunger, 10 sanity.
If your goal is bunwich, don't dry them – use fresh for crock pot.
Bundle Wrap
Bundling a stack of frog legs will pause spoilage indefinitely. This is advanced as it requires Beeswax (DST) or the blueprint from a Loot Stash.
Bundle 40 frog legs and you have a frog bunwich factory on demand year-round.
Trade for Gold
The Pig King will give gold for meats, including frog legs. If you have way more than you need, turn them into gold!
"Frog legs can also be exchanged for gold – you'll have gold tools forever."
Frog Pond Base & Automated Farms
If frog rain is too random or dangerous for you, consider setting up near permanent frog ponds:
Natural Ponds
Frogs spawn from ponds typically in spring (DST: they spawn daily in spring, in DS: frogs spawn periodically in spring and summer). By basing near a cluster of ponds, you have a controlled frog source.
You can place traps around each pond to passively catch many of them over time.
Lureplant Farm
Some players use Eyeplants from Lureplants ("meat bulbs") to farm frogs. By planting a lureplant near ponds, the eyeplants will devour frogs.
Just be aware the meat dropped might be monster meat rather than frog legs.
Catapult Farm (Winona)
If you have Winona in your crew, you can build Catapults and a Generator near ponds. Catapults will automatically pummel any frogs that come out.
After a while, you just walk in and collect a pile of frog legs off the ground.
Spider Wars
If you are Webber or just cunning, you can lead spiders to fight frogs. This isn't reliable farming, but in some cases, creating a turf where spiders and frogs frequently battle can net you frog legs and monster meat.
Webber can use his webby whistle to aggro frogs into spiders or vice versa.
Mass Production Tips
Vegetable Supply
For bunwich you need veggies too. Carrots, cactus flesh, mushrooms, and farm vegetables all work well. Ensure you have at least one true veg in each Bunwich recipe.
Remember berries count as fruit (not veg) so they do not satisfy the Bunwich veg requirement by themselves.
Twig Supply
If using the "2 twigs method" for every bunwich, set up a sapling farm (plant a row of saplings, or in DST, twiggy trees or grass gekko ranch).
A stack of 40 twigs can produce 20 Froggle Bunwiches (since each uses 2).
Multi-Crockpot Cooking
If you're going heavy on Bunwich production, build multiple Crock Pots. Having 2–3 pots means you can cook 2–3 Bunwiches in parallel.
This is a common tactic in late-game bases – an array of crock pots for bulk cooking.
Patch History
Real Anecdotes from Survivors
Sometimes the best tips come from stories. Here are a couple of short tales from the wilderness showcasing the Froggle Bunwich in action:
"Year 2 spring, it rained frogs three days straight. My base was swarming – I panicked and hid while my flingomatic kept them off my crops. After the carnage (and a little help from treeguards whom the frogs angered), I had 40+ frog legs on the ground.
That spring, I didn't starve – I feasted on Froggle Bunwiches. I had crock pots going day and night. By summer, my fridge was literally full of them. My friends stopped by my camp and just saw stacks of frog sandwiches.
We traded healing foods, and those bunwiches kept us alive through a spider queen fight and deerclops hit-and-run tactics. Never thought I'd say it, but frog rain turned out to be the best thing that happened that run."
— Player on r/dontstarvetogether
"I main Wigfrid a lot. Early game, my girl's in a pickle: low max health means I value every HP, but she'll only eat meat. If I get hurt, I used to waste souls (as Wortox) or trek for butterflies.
Then I realized: kill frogs = easy healing food. One or two Froggle Bunwiches and Wigfrid's back in business after a tussle. In one game, I rushed a swamp for reeds and tentacles whacked me down to 10 HP.
I had frog legs and a carrot on me, made a bunwich at a nearby pot, and that 20 HP literally saved me from one more hit KO. Now I always cook a couple if I see frogs – a little HP insurance in my pocket."
— Wigfrid player on Klei Forums
Action Steps (Recap):
Next time you're swimming in frog legs, don't let them rot – fire up that Crock Pot and craft yourself a stack of Froggle Bunwiches. Your future self (and your teammates) will thank you when health and hunger are low.
FAQ & Further Resources
Further Resources
Don't Starve Wiki
Comprehensive stats and trivia. Great for double-checking recipe specifics or spoilage info.
Crock Pot Simulator
DST Cookbook Mod or Web Calculator helps you input ingredients and see resulting dishes – useful to avoid mistakes when experimenting.
Klei Forums
Food Discussion Threads like "Underrated Crockpot Dishes" provide community opinions and insights on the Froggle Bunwich.
YouTube Tutorials
Jinterfec's Frog Farm Video: "No More Food/Gold Problems" showcases an advanced frog farm for mass frog leg production.
Happy surviving, and enjoy your froggy feasts! May your frogs be plenty and your Bunwiches never stale. 🍔🐸