Resources are the foundation of progression in Hytale. Every tool you craft, weapon you wield, structure you build, and potion you brew depends on how well you understand Hytale resources. This Hytale guide explains all major resource types, how to gather them efficiently, how to process them, and how to use them smartly.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, mastering Hytale resources will significantly improve your survival speed, crafting efficiency, and overall gameplay.

What are Hytale resources?

In Hytale, resources are any materials collected from the world that can be used for crafting, building, farming, combat upgrades, or progression systems. Unlike simpler sandbox games, Hytale uses tiered resources, processing stations, and biome-based availability, meaning the way you gather and use resources changes as you progress.

Resources fall into five main categories:

1. Natural materials
2. Ores and minerals
3. Mob and creature drops
4. Farming and renewable resources
5. Crafted and refined materials

Each category plays a specific role in early, mid, and late-game progression. Here is how.

Natural Materials (Early-game essentials)

Natural materials are the first Hytale resources you will collect. They require little to no tools and are vital for early survival, such as:

These Hytale resources allow you to build your first Workbench, which unlocks most early crafting options.

Ores and minerals (Core progression resources)

Hytale ores are among the most important Hytale resources and are found underground in caves and rock layers. Mining requires pickaxes, with stronger tools needed for higher-tier ores. Right now, there are 8 ores in Hytale:

How to use ores in Hytale

1. Mine ore blocks
2. Smelt them in a Furnace
3. Convert into metal ingots
4. Use ingots for tools, armor, and stations

Efficient mining is key to fast progression. Always explore caves thoroughly and mark ore locations.

Mob and creature drops

Many essential Hytale resources are obtained by defeating animals and hostile creatures, such as:

Farming and renewable resources

Farming is one of the most reliable ways to maintain long-term access to Hytale resources.

Crops

• Grown using seeds and tilled soil
• Provide food and crafting ingredients
• Some crops are used in potions and buffs

Here are some of the crops you should know:

Animal farming

Hytale does not yet have a full taming or breeding system implemented in early access, but there are animals players can capture and keep in pens for farming purposes using available mechanics. Each farmed animal yields useful Hytale resources:

• Chickens: Eggs, meat
• Cows: Leather, beef
• Pigs: Pork and meat drops
• Sheep: Wool and meat
• Rabbits: Meat and bones (or other small drops)

Use Feed Bags to attract animals then capture them with a Capture Crate — this is currently the most reliable way to make a farm setup even without a traditional taming or breeding system.

Food resources

• Raw meat, vegetables, and cooked meals
• Higher-quality food provides buffs and regeneration

Farming reduces dependence on exploration and combat for survival resources.

Processing stations and resource refinement

Raw Hytale resources are rarely useful on their own. Processing stations unlock their full value. Here are the key Hytale crafting stations you should know:

Resource management tips

To use Hytale resources efficiently:

• Prioritize inventory upgrades: Backpacks require leather and crafted materials. Upgrading early prevents wasted trips.
• Balance mining and combat: Some progression paths require both ores and mob drops. Avoid focusing on only one.
• Build near resource nodes: Set bases near forests, caves, and water to reduce travel time.
• Use salvaging: Old or unused gear can be broken down to reclaim valuable materials.