Insect Queen checkpoint and shop progression

Act 2: Endless Desert, 14:00 Insect Queen checkpoint.

Before you go

Unlock Endless Desert.
Build through the 7:00 Cursed fight with enough health and mobility to continue.
Bring both boss damage and enough area control to handle obstructing supporting insects.

Start an Act 2 run and build through the early waves.
Before 7:00, defeat The Cursed and collect the checkpoint reward.
Check the shop after that boss if an available item would improve the run.
Approach the 14:00 mark with open space and a clear movement route.
When the Insect Queen appears, attack her while watching whether supporting insects obstruct your damage or movement.
Clear the relevant helpers when necessary, then return damage to the Queen until she is defeated.
Inspect the shop after the checkpoint and decide whether to continue toward The Djinn.

The boss fight pauses timed minion flow, letting you focus on the Queen and immediate adds.
A useful middle checkpoint can justify ending the run; the 20:00 Djinn is not required to claim its progression.

Repeat Act 2 runs to reach the Queen and access improved shop quality. The boss and shop outcomes vary; no specific item is assured.

Ignoring helpers that prevent meaningful damage to the Queen; clear them as needed.
Spending health chasing every add; remove only the threats that block damage or safe movement.
Skipping the post-boss shop check; review the new item quality ceiling before proceeding.

Stop after the Queen if the run is strained or the available gear meets your goal; continue to The Djinn when survivability remains strong.

Sources & fact checks

Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.

Released Act routes

Secure the middle Endless Desert checkpoint to raise shop quality and prepare for the final boss.