The Big Bloom is one of Fallout 76’s strangest seasonal events: part flower-picking errand, part public-event chaos, and part crafting rabbit hole. It sends players to Susan’s Cabin in Skyline Valley to help Black-Eyed Susan gather flowers while the meadow fills with Overgrown, insects, mines, fire, and a giant bee boss named Beezlebub.
This guide explains where to start The Big Bloom, how the event objectives work, why fire damage matters, which rewards are worth chasing, and how Susan’s flower crafting system fits together.
Quick Event Summary
| Event Detail | What To Know |
|---|---|
| Location | Susan’s Cabin in Skyline Valley |
| Main NPC | Black-Eyed Susan |
| Main objectives | Collect flowers, deposit them, burn Overgrown, defeat Beezlebub |
| Recommended damage type | Fire damage |
| Main crafting unlock | Plan: Susan’s Floral Secrets |
| Best for | Collectors, camp builders, seasonal-event farmers, and cosmetic hunters |
Where To Start The Big Bloom
The Big Bloom takes place at Susan’s Cabin in Skyline Valley. When the event appears, travel there and speak to Black-Eyed Susan. Do not leave this until the last second because there is dialogue to click through before the group can properly begin.
The area looks cheerful, but it is deliberately hazardous. Expect mines, hostile creatures, Overgrown, Beezlebabies, explosions, fire effects, and other players sprinting across the meadow to gather flowers before the timer runs down.
How The Big Bloom Works
The event is simple once you understand the phases, but it can feel messy the first time because the area gets crowded quickly.
- Speak to Black-Eyed Susan.
- Collect Crystalcups, Radlilies, and Carnal Weepers.
- Deposit flowers in Susan’s basket near the cabin.
- Set Overgrown enemies on fire.
- Investigate the disturbance in the meadow.
- Defeat Beezlebub, Giant Bee of Yore.
The flower phase is mostly about speed and awareness. Pick flowers, avoid hazards, and deposit regularly. The fire phase is where public groups often slow down because players may kill Overgrown before they count for the objective.
Why Fire Damage Matters
The most common Big Bloom mistake is killing Overgrown with ordinary weapons before they have been set on fire. The event objective requires the group to burn them, not simply delete them with normal damage.
Bring a reliable fire weapon if you have one. Holy Fire is an obvious choice for many builds, but any dependable fire source can help. If you do not have a suitable weapon, check Susan’s Boom Box during the event for throwable weed killer items that function like fire tools for the objective.
During the Overgrown phase, prioritize setting enemies alight before chasing damage, tags, or daily challenge progress. This keeps the event moving and helps the whole group finish cleanly.
Tips For Completing The Event Smoothly
- Bring fire damage: it prevents confusion during the Overgrown objective.
- Deposit flowers often: do not run around holding flowers if the basket is nearby.
- Watch for mines: the meadow is intentionally dangerous.
- Do not wipe Overgrown too early: burn them before killing them completely.
- Stay grouped for Beezlebub: the boss is faster when everyone focuses it together.
- Expect visual clutter: fire, explosives, and heavy weapons can make the event choppy.
Rewards To Watch For
The Big Bloom rewards are mostly flower-themed cosmetics, camp items, recipes, and collector plans. Important rewards include:
- Plan: Susan’s Floral Secrets, which unlocks hybrid flower crafting.
- Recipe: Gamma Green Tea.
- Recipe: Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’.
- Flower crown plans, including base and hybrid flower variants.
- Flower-themed outfits, such as the Flower-Printed Sundress and Flower Suit.
- Camp display items, such as the Honey Beast Flower Display and Large Glazed Pot.
- Honey Beast Tube and other themed camp plans.
- Garden Trowel Knife, for players who want the oddball weapon plan.
- Player title: Gardener, tied to learning the required flower crown plans.
As with any seasonal event, reward pools and drop rules can change. Collectors should check known plans after each run and prioritize rewards that stop dropping once learned.
Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’: Why Players Chase It
Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’ is one of the more interesting rewards because it is useful but awkward to craft. The drink provides a temporary bonus that makes it attractive for players who like buffs and event prep.
The catch is that it depends on the flower crafting chain. You need hybrid flowers rather than only basic event flowers, which means the real cost is higher than it first appears. If you enjoy long-term resource planning, it is a strong chase recipe. If you only want quick seasonal rewards, it may feel too demanding for regular use.
Flower Crafting Explained
The event uses three basic flowers:
- Carnal Weeper
- Crystalcup
- Radlily
After learning Plan: Susan’s Floral Secrets, you can craft hybrid flowers at the Tinker’s Workbench. These hybrids include:
- Green Invader
- Embergold
- Starlace
- Glorybell
- Seesprout
- Candykill
- Gigablossom
The important point is that this is a chain. Basic flowers become lower-tier hybrids, and lower-tier hybrids feed into more advanced hybrids. Advanced flowers then support flower crowns, camp items, resource objects, and Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’.
Best Way To Farm Flower Crafting
Treat flower crafting like a small farming project rather than a one-session checklist. Unlock Susan’s Floral Secrets first, then build reserves of Carnal Weepers, Crystalcups, and Radlilies. Once you have a healthy supply, craft lower-tier hybrids and work upward only toward the recipes or cosmetics you actually want.
Do not burn through your whole flower stock on the first craft that becomes available. If your goal is Soothin’, plan around the full chain. If your goal is cosmetics, focus on the flower crown plans you have learned. If your goal is camp decoration, prioritize displays and flower resource items.
Common Problems During The Big Bloom
- Lag and choppiness: the event can become visually noisy with fire and explosives.
- Players using non-fire weapons: enemies can die before the burn objective progresses.
- AFK behavior: seasonal events sometimes attract players who want rewards without helping.
- Flower crafting confusion: the hybrid chain is more complex than a normal seasonal recipe.
Is The Big Bloom Worth Farming?
The Big Bloom is worth farming if you want seasonal plans, flower crowns, camp displays, Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’, or the Gardener title. It is also worth running at least a few times because it has a distinctive mood that does not feel like another standard shootout.
It is less essential if you only care about high-end combat upgrades. For most players, the best plan is to run it enough times to unlock Susan’s Floral Secrets, collect the plans you care about, and decide whether the flower crafting loop is worth deeper farming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Big Bloom?
The event takes place at Susan’s Cabin in Skyline Valley.
Do I need a fire weapon?
You do not strictly need one because the event provides throwable fire tools, but bringing your own fire weapon makes the Overgrown objective much easier.
What is Susan’s Floral Secrets?
It is the plan that unlocks hybrid flower crafting at the Tinker’s Workbench.
Is Black-Eyed Susan’s Soothin’ worth crafting?
It is worth crafting if you value the temporary buff and do not mind maintaining the flower crafting chain. Casual players may find it too resource-heavy for regular use.
What should new players do during the event?
Gather flowers, deposit them often, use the provided fire tools if you lack a fire weapon, and stay near the group for Beezlebub.
