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How to get Essence of the Void in Hytale: Location, mob drops & more

Void Essence drops and locations guide

Reviewed by : Naim Rosinski

Essence of the Void in Hytale is a key resource tied to the mysterious Void faction. Players need it to craft advanced equipment and unlock powerful crafting stations later in the game. Because it only drops from specific enemies, many players struggle to farm it efficiently.

This guide explains what Essence of the Void in Hytale is, where to find it, and how to use it. If you want to progress into late-game crafting and magic systems, understanding this material is essential.

What is Essence of the Void in Hytale?

Essence of the Void in Hytale is a magical crafting material connected to Void corruption and Void creatures. It represents condensed Void energy and is used mainly in advanced crafting recipes, such as:

Item crafted

Crafting station

Materials required

Mithril Helm

Armorer's Workbench

12× Mithril Ingot, 4× Storm Leather, 40× Essence of the Void

Mithril Greaves

Armorer's Workbench

18× Mithril Ingot, 6× Storm Leather, 60× Essence of the Void

Mithril Gauntlets

Armorer's Workbench

8× Mithril Ingot, 2× Storm Leather, 20× Essence of the Void

Mithril Cuirass

Armorer's Workbench

24× Mithril Ingot, 8× Storm Leather, 80× Essence of the Void

Arcanist's Workbench

Workbench

10× Thorium Ingot, 30× Linen Scraps, 20× Essence of the Void

Small Dark Temple Chest

Furniture Workbench

3× Blackwood Planks, 2× Iron Ingot, 2× Essence of the Void

Azure Fern Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

2× Essence of the Void, 3× Azure Fern Seed Bag

Blood Rose Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

2× Essence of the Void, 3× Blood Rose Seed Bag

Bloodcap Spawn Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

4× Essence of the Void, 2× Bloodcap Spawn Bag

Azurecap Spawn Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

4× Essence of the Void, 2× Azurecap Spawn Bag

Blood Leaf Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

8× Essence of the Void, 1× Voidheart

Storm Thistle Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

2× Essence of the Void, 3× Storm Thistle Seed Bag

Azure Kelp Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

8× Essence of the Void, 1× Voidheart

Stormcap Spawn Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

4× Essence of the Void, 2× Stormcap Spawn Bag

Storm Sapling Seed Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

8× Essence of the Void, 1× Voidheart

Ancient Gateway

Arcanist's Workbench

30× Cobblestone, 10× Thorium Ingot, 10× Essence of Life, 10× Essence of the Void

Crystal Fertilizer Bag

Alchemist's Workbench

50× Crystal Shards, 1× Essence of the Void

Credit: ConCon/Youtube
Credit: ConCon/Youtube

Lore in the game suggests that Void creatures either generate this energy or depend on it to survive. Because of this connection, players can only obtain the essence by fighting enemies linked to the Void.

This resource cannot be mined, crafted, or gathered from the environment.

Hytale Essence of the Void location: Where to find it?

The primary Essence of the Void location in Hytale is wherever Void creatures spawn. These enemies appear across the world of Orbis but only during specific conditions.

Void enemies appear after sunset and disappear at dawn, which makes nighttime exploration essential for farming this resource.

Common areas where Void mobs appear include:

  • Open plains and forests
  • Red forest / corrupted biomes
  • Desert biomes
  • Snow and icy zones
  • Void-corrupted terrain

Enemy density tends to increase after dark in these areas, making them the best places to search.

Players often notice Void enemies easily because they have glowing eyes and corrupted purple features. 

Credit: ConCon/Youtube
Credit: ConCon/Youtube

Enemies that drop Essence of the Void

Several enemy types can drop Essence of the Void in Hytale. Most of them belong to the Void faction.

Enemy

Essence of the Void Dropped

Outlander Priest

2×

Outlander Initiate

1×

Outlander Sorcerer

2×

Void Crawler

1×

Void Larva

1×

Void Spawn

6×

Void Eye

4×

So, how to get Essence of the Void in Hytale

The fastest way to get Essence of the Void in Hytale is to hunt Voidspawn enemies during nighttime and collect their drops. 

  • Explore the world at night, when Void enemies spawn
  • Search in open biomes like deserts, plains, and snowy regions
  • Find enemies such as Void Spawn, Void Eye, Void Crawler, and Void Larva
  • Defeat these enemies to obtain Essence of the Void drops
Credit: ConCon/Youtube
Credit: ConCon/Youtube

Don’t forget to collect Voidheart too

While farming Essence of the Void in Hytale, players may also find a rare item called Voidheart. Voidheart is:

  • Much rarer than Void essence
  • Dropped by stronger Void enemies
  • Used in late-game crafting recipes
Credit: 04AM/Youtube
Credit: 04AM/Youtube

Many players farm essence while hoping to obtain Voidhearts at the same time.

Tips for farming Essence of the Void in Hytale

To collect large amounts quickly, follow these tips:

  • Hunt every night cycle
  • Farm in wide open biomes
  • Use ranged weapons for safer combat
  • Travel across multiple areas to find more enemies
  • Upgrade your gear before long farming sessions

This resource is a core part of the game’s progression system, making it essential for players who want to access high-tier gear and advanced magical crafting.

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