How to Get the Flyswatter in Steal an Egg: Stats, Drop Rates & Farming Guide

How to get the Flyswatter in Steal an Egg. Full Monster Chest drop rates, the +8% boost, the feeding loop, and the fastest farming method.

If you've been roaming the biomes in Roblox's Steal an Egg, you've probably seen players swatting competitors across the map with an oversized green flyswatter.

The Flyswatter is one of the most sought-after melee weapons introduced during the limited-time Hungry Monster Event. Because you cannot buy it directly from the in-game shop or index, many players are left wondering: How do you actually get it, and is it worth the grind?

Here is everything you need to know about unlocking the Flyswatter, its stats, exact drop rates, and pro tips to get it fast.

What is the Flyswatter?

The Flyswatter is an Epic-tier weapon (bat skin). Unlike standard starter bats, the Flyswatter gives players a noticeable competitive edge during chaotic egg runs.

Key Stats & Combat Features

Rarity: Epic
Stat Boost: +8% Global Boost
Special Effect (Heavy Knockback / Fling): When swung at an opponent carrying an egg, it launches them significantly further than standard bats, breaking their momentum and preventing them from reaching their base's safe zone.

Whether you want to defend your nest or disrupt other thieves at the edge of high-tier zones like Volcano or Desert, the Flyswatter is easily one of the best utility weapons in the game. See our Biomes Guide for where each zone sits in the progression.

Step-by-Step: How to Get the Flyswatter

You cannot craft or buy the Flyswatter with standard Cash from the Shop. Instead, you must unlock it through the Hungry Monster loop:

Spot an Infested Egg. Every 5 minutes, during the global map reset, special eggs spawn across various biomes. Look for eggs covered in crawling purple parasites.
Carry it safely back to base. Pick up the infested egg and sprint back to your home base. Make sure your Speed is high enough to outrun zone guardians and rival players trying to bat you down — our Speed Training Guide covers the fastest path.
Feed the Hungry Monster NPC. Head over to the giant frog-like Hungry Monster located near the Sell Shop in the spawn area. Each infested egg feeds the monster by 20%; delivering 5 Infested Eggs (100%) rewards you with 1 Monster Chest.
Open the Monster Chest. Open the chest from your inventory for a chance to pull the Flyswatter.

Monster Chest Drop Rates & Odds

The Flyswatter is not a guaranteed reward. Here is the full breakdown of items inside the Monster Chest:

Item / Reward	Type	Drop Chance	Effect
1.25x Egg Growth	Consumable	43.5%	+25% egg hatch speed for 5 minutes
1.25x Speed Boost	Consumable	30.0%	+25% player movement speed for 5 minutes
2x Treadmill Speed	Consumable	20.0%	2x speed gains on the treadmill for 5 minutes
Flyswatter	Epic Bat Weapon	5.0%	+8% Global Boost & massive PvP knockback
Monstrous Egg	Secret Pet Egg	1.5%	Hatches exclusive parasite-mutated pets (see our Pet Mutations guide)

Note: Drop rates are community-reported and may adjust as the event progresses. Treat them as reference ranges and verify against your own chest pulls. To see your exact cumulative odds based on your infested-egg count, use our Monster Chest Calculator.

How Long Does It Take? (The Math)

With a 5% drop rate, opening a single chest gives you a 1-in-20 chance. The cumulative probability of pulling at least one Flyswatter after n chests is 1 − 0.95ⁿ.

~50% cumulative chance: open around 14 Monster Chests (≈ 70 Infested Eggs).
~80% cumulative chance: open around 32 Monster Chests (≈ 160 Infested Eggs).

While it requires some patience, most active players can obtain it within 1 to 2 hours of dedicated egg farming.

3 Pro Tips to Farm the Flyswatter Faster

Farm in Low-Tier Biomes (Forest & Lake). Infested eggs can spawn in any zone. Don't risk dying in dangerous high-tier zones like Volcano or Cosmic. Farming in Forest or Lake lets you grab infested eggs and return in seconds without dodging deadly guardians.
Equip Speed Trails & High-Speed Pets. Stack your best speed-multiplying trails and agility pets before you start farming to minimize travel time between spawns — our Base Upgrades Guide covers the treadmill and trail progression.
Use VIP / Private Servers. If you have access to a private server, you won't have to compete with other players for infested egg spawns, cutting your farming time in half. See our Gamepasses Guide for the VIP server option.

Is the Flyswatter Worth It?

Yes. Beyond its cool aesthetic, the +8% Global Boost provides permanent passive value, and its enhanced knockback physics make defending your safe zone much easier against aggressive players. Plus, because it's tied to a limited-time monster event, having one in your inventory is a great badge of honor before it potentially goes unobtainable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I trade the Flyswatter in Steal an Egg?

Currently, event-exclusive weapons like the Flyswatter cannot be directly traded through player trade windows; you must open it yourself from a Monster Chest.

Can the Flyswatter drop from regular eggs?

No. It only drops from the Monster Chest obtained by feeding 5 infested eggs to the Hungry Monster NPC.

What happens if I get knocked out while holding an infested egg?

If a guardian catches you or a player hits you with a bat, you will drop the egg. Make sure your route back to the base is clear.