The Hive Mother
There are 2 main ways you can kill the hive mother.
1.
Before attacking the hive mother, dig into the wall a small platform.
use a shovel to dig around the platform to prevent larva from reaching you.
then engage the hive mother while staying on the platform.
2.
Engage head to head while dodging projectiles.
when using this tactic, make sure to kill larva eggs before they can spawn.
Tips:
Eat food that gives range damage.
Place bombs next to the hive mother to start the fight.