Hytale Biomes Guide

Explore every environment in Hytale and discover their secrets

Temperate Forest

Zone 1 Mild

The starting biome with lush trees, gentle wildlife, and abundant resources. Perfect for new players.

Resources

SoftwoodCopper OreBerriesHealing Herbs

Enemies

SlimesBoarsWolves

Pro Tip

Great for building your first base. Trees provide excellent cover from enemies.

Plains

Zone 1 Mild

Open grasslands with scattered trees. Easy to navigate but offers little cover from enemies.

Resources

WheatFlowersClay

Enemies

GoblinsWild Horses

Pro Tip

Tame wild horses here for faster travel. Good farming location.

Caves

Zone 1-3 Dark

Underground networks found below all biomes. Rich in ores but dangerous.

Resources

All OresCrystalsMushrooms

Enemies

Cave SpidersBatsUndead

Pro Tip

Always bring torches and healing. Mark your path to avoid getting lost.

Ocean

Zone 2 Temperate

Vast bodies of water with underwater caves, coral reefs, and shipwrecks to explore.

Resources

Azure KelpPearlsCoralFish

Enemies

SharksSea SerpentsCrabs

Pro Tip

Water breathing potions are essential. Shipwrecks contain valuable loot.

Desert

Zone 2 Hot

Hot, arid landscape with sandstorms, temples, and hidden oases.

Resources

SandGold OreCactusAncient Artifacts

Enemies

ScorpionsMummiesSand Worms

Pro Tip

Travel at night to avoid heat damage. Temples have rare loot but are heavily guarded.

Tundra

Zone 2 Freezing

Frozen wasteland with snow-covered mountains and ice caves.

Resources

Silver OreIceFrozen FishCobalt Ore

Enemies

Ice WolvesFrost ElementalsYetis

Pro Tip

Bring warm clothing or fire resistance. Ice caves have rare cobalt deposits.

Volcanic Mountains

Zone 3 Extreme Heat

Dangerous volcanic region with lava rivers, obsidian formations, and extreme heat.

Resources

Thorium OreObsidianDragon ScalesMagma Crystals

Enemies

Fire ElementalsLava GolemsDragons

Pro Tip

Fire resistance is MANDATORY. Obsidian makes the strongest tools.

Zone Progression

Zone 1
Levels 1-10
Forest, Plains, Caves
Zone 2
Levels 11-20
Ocean, Desert, Tundra
Zone 3
Levels 21-30
Volcanic Mountains