Cult of the Lamb: Beginner's guide Cult of the Lamb guide, tips

On this page of the game guide you will find a tips and tricks to make your first moments with Cult of the Lamb easier. We explain why you should clean up after your followers, what to take care of before the crusade, and how to meditate.

Last update: 30 August 2022

This page of the guide contains tips that will help you during your first hours of gameplay. Use these tips to avoid getting your followers sick and to gain more materials during crusades.

• Take care of your followers' needs
• Meditate to speed up time
• Destroy everything you can
• Keep things tidy
• Re-explore previously discovered areas
• Talk to your followers regularly
• Use the Temple daily

Take care of your followers' needs

Before embarking on a crusade, make sure that all Followers' needs are satisfied enough. Make a few meals to stave off their hunger and send the tired ones to sleep. Also, make sure that there are adequate beds and shelters in the cult area. Keep in mind that while you are on a crusade, time in the game continues to flow and followers continue going about their activities as normal, and as a result, they will get hungry, sick, tired and even die.

Meditate to speed up time

There may be times when you don't want to wait for a new day to come. To speed up the time, you can use the Meditate mechanic. Just press and hold the corresponding button (L on PC, Y on Xbox, triangle on PS, X on Switch). When the clock strikes the right time, release the button to return to normal gameplay.

Destroy everything you can

Almost every area contains destructible environmental elements. It's worth breaking them, because they occasionally drop various raw materials and resources. You should also visit locations unrelated to the crusades, because you'll still find destructible objects there, as well as trees to cut down and stones to split.

Keep things tidy

At the beginning of the game, your followers will relieve themselves on the ground. When manure is ignored for too long, your minions could get sick, which might result in their death or inability to work. Look for objects in the cult area marked with a yellow icon with a virus symbol, and then press the interaction button to dispose of the feces. Keep in mind that you can use the poop as fertilizer to increase plant yields.

Re-explore previously discovered areas

There are 4 main crusade areas in Cult of the Lamb, which are unlocked as you progress through the game. Even after gaining access to new areas, it's worth revisiting previous levels from time to time to gather materials that are difficult to find elsewhere. It's also a good way to find any collectibles you've missed, like Blueprints and Follower Forms.

Talk to your followers regularly

During the game, you'll have the option to briefly interact with your minions. This takes little time while providing significant benefits. These depend on the Doctrines you've adopted. For example, you can get a Blessing, Inspire your follows to increase their obedience (which can lead to leveling up), or collect tribute, which will net you some money. It's also worth giving gifts found during crusades to influence how effectively your minions work.

Use the Temple daily

Most of your cult's rites of worship take place in the temple, so you should visit it daily to perform rituals and acquire new doctrines. It's crucial to preach a Sermon once a day, as it will let you obtain Crown upgrades that directly affect your strength during the crusades.