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Planets and Asteroids

The bonus PvE targets that drop cash, the Legendary Wormhole, and other rewards alongside the Sun fight.

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Overview

Planets and asteroids are bonus PvE targets that spawn during combat. Destroying them drops cash, random black holes, and rare items like the Legendary Wormhole, making them well worth hunting alongside your regular Sun attacks.

Because they appear mid-fight rather than on a fixed schedule, paying attention to spawns is the single most important habit for farming these targets and their valuable drops effectively.

Type:Bonus PvE targets
Drops:Cash, holes, Wormhole
Weak Points:Yes
Best Paired With:Sun attacks

Target Drops

What planets and asteroids can drop when destroyed, ranging from reliable cash payouts all the way up to the coveted Legendary Wormhole that grants free auto-merge.

Drops are random, so the only way to improve your odds is to destroy many targets over time and let the law of averages work in your favor.

Higher-tier targets like beacons tend to have better drop tables than basic asteroids, so prioritize them when you can spare the extra damage needed to clear them during a fight.

DropSource
CashPlanets, asteroids
Random black holesAsteroids
Legendary WormholeAsteroids, beacons (rare)
Other rewardsVaries by target
The Legendary Wormhole is the most valuable drop - hunt asteroids specifically to find one and unlock free automation.

Why Hunt Planets and Asteroids

While the Sun is the main Star source, planets and asteroids offer supplemental rewards that quietly add up to a meaningful income stream over many sessions.

They are especially valuable for the chance to drop the Legendary Wormhole, which grants free auto-merge and raid damage - a genuine game-changer for free players who cannot afford the gamepass.

Because they spawn during combat, you can hunt them without abandoning your Sun attacks, making them efficient multi-purpose PvE targets that never compete with your main objective.

Destroying Targets Efficiently

Three concrete ways to clear planets and asteroids faster, since faster clears directly translate into more drops and a higher Wormhole drop rate per hour.

Combining all three methods multiplies their effect, turning a slow target-clear into a rapid sequence that maximizes your rewards per cooldown window.

Even a modest improvement in clear speed compounds over hundreds of targets, which is why experienced hunters obsess over every second saved per engagement.

Strong Holes

Use late-tier holes so you have enough raw damage to destroy targets before they despawn or heal.

Weak Points

Hit weak points for bonus damage, dramatically cutting the number of launches needed to clear each target.

Wormhole Boost

Once you obtain one, the Wormhole speeds up your clears further by boosting every attack you launch.

Don't ignore planets during a Sun fight - their drops, especially the rare Wormhole, are well worth the brief detour from your main target.

Asteroid Hunting Routine

A repeatable routine for farming asteroid drops, since consistency pays off and rare drops only appear after you have cleared many targets over multiple sessions.

Pair this routine with your regular Sun attacks for efficient PvE sessions that earn Stars while steadily rolling the dice on a Wormhole drop.

1

Build Strong Holes

Reach mid tiers or higher so you can damage targets effectively without running out of time.

2

Watch for Spawns

Track exactly when planets and asteroids appear so you never miss a chance to engage them immediately.

3

Hit Weak Points

Target weak points to destroy targets quickly, raising your clear count and therefore your drop chances per hour.

4

Collect Drops

Bank all cash, holes, and especially any Wormhole drops right away so nothing is lost between sessions.

The Wormhole is rare - keep hunting. Each asteroid you clear is another independent chance at the best free boost in the entire game.

Target Hunting Tips

Quick pointers for efficient PvE farming that maximizes both your steady cash income and your long-shot odds at rare Wormhole drops over many sessions.

Treat asteroid hunting as a long-term investment rather than a quick grind, since the rare Wormhole only appears after you have cleared a large number of targets across multiple play sessions.

  • Combine asteroid hunting with Sun attacks for double-purpose play that earns Stars while you chase drops.
  • Use cash boosts when farming drops for compounded gains, since both cash drops and your income get multiplied at once.
  • Read the PvE vs PvP guide to balance your target mix and avoid overcommitting to either combat style.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do planets and asteroids drop?

They drop cash, random black holes, and rare items like the <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/shop/wormhole-boost">Legendary Wormhole</a>, with outcomes randomized per target destroyed during PvE combat.

How do I get the Legendary Wormhole?

It is a rare drop from destroying <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/targets/planets-and-asteroids">asteroids and beacons</a> during PvE combat, so consistent hunting over many sessions is required.

Are planets worth attacking?

Yes - their drops supplement your income and can yield the valuable <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/shop/wormhole-boost">Wormhole</a>, making them well worth the brief detour mid-fight.

Do planets have weak points?

Yes. Hitting <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/targets/weak-points-guide">weak points</a> deals bonus damage and clears targets much faster, which directly improves your effective drop rate per session of hunting.

Should I hunt asteroids or the Sun?

Do both - asteroids spawn right during Sun fights, so you can hunt <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/targets/pve-vs-pvp-targets">PvE targets</a> efficiently without sacrificing your main Star income.

How strong do my holes need to be?

Reach <a class="text-primary/80 hover:text-primary" href="/black-holes/mid-tier-black-holes">mid tiers</a> or higher to damage planets and asteroids effectively, otherwise the targets will simply despawn before you can finish them off.
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