Alien structures keep growing after they are built. Over their maturation time they go from their normal health and armor to their mature values.
| Structure | Maturation time | Health → mature | Armor → mature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 220 s | 4000 → 6000 | 750 → 1400 |
| Harvester | 150 s | 2000 → 2300 | 200 → 320 |
| Crag | 120 s | 480 → 560 | 160 → 272 |
| Shift | 90 s | 600 → 880 | 60 → 120 |
| Shade | 120 s | 600 → 1200 | 0 → 0 |
| Whip | 120 s | 650 → 720 | 175 → 240 |
| Shell | 60 s | 600 → 700 | 150 → 200 |
| Spur | 60 s | 800 → 900 | 50 → 100 |
| Veil | 60 s | 900 → 1100 | – |
| Hydra | 140 s | 125 → 160 | 5 → 20 |
| Cyst | 20 s | 50 → up to 400 | – |
| Tunnel | 75 s | 1000 → 1400 | 100 → 250 |
Speeding it up#
- Heal spray skips 1 s of maturation per spray.
- Nutrient Mist makes structures in the mist mature much faster while it lasts.