Complete Resource & Crafting Guide

Find every ore, material, and crafting resource in Hytale with location guides and uses

Updated January 16, 2026 11 Resources

Ores & Minerals

Copper Ore Common

Tier 1

Basic ore used for early-game tools and equipment

Locations:

  • Zone 1 caves (0-50 depth)
  • Temperate biome surface nodes
  • Common in forest cave systems

Uses:

  • Copper Pickaxe (3 ore + 2 wood)
  • Copper Sword (2 ore + 1 wood)
  • Copper Armor set (24 ore total)
Copper Ore
Keywords: coppercopper oreearly game

Iron Ore Common

Tier 2

Mid-tier ore for stronger equipment and advanced crafting

Locations:

  • Zone 1-2 caves (20-80 depth)
  • Mountain biome exposed veins
  • Desert underground deposits

Uses:

  • Iron Tools (more durable than copper)
  • Iron Armor (requires Linen Scraps for upgrade)
  • Advanced crafting stations
Iron Ore
Keywords: ironiron oremid game

Silver Ore Uncommon

Tier 3

Valuable ore used for currency and magical equipment

Locations:

  • Zone 2 deep caves (60-100 depth)
  • Tundra biome mineral veins
  • Rarely in abandoned mineshafts

Uses:

  • Silver Coins (trade currency)
  • Enchanted weapon components
  • Magical accessories
Silver Ore
Keywords: silversilver orecurrency

Gold Ore Rare

Tier 3

Precious metal for high-value items and enchanting

Locations:

  • Zone 2-3 caves (70-120 depth)
  • Desert temple underground
  • Volcano biome lava pools (dangerous)

Uses:

  • Gold Ingots (premium currency)
  • High-tier enchanting materials
  • Decorative blocks
Gold Ore
Keywords: goldgold oreenchanting

Thorium Ore Very Rare

Tier 5

Rare radioactive ore for powerful weapons and energy systems

Locations:

  • Zone 3 tundra/desert caves (high concentration)
  • Lava zone near bedrock
  • Meteorite impact sites

Uses:

  • Energy weapons
  • Power cores for automation
  • Thorium Reactor fuel
Thorium Ore
Keywords: thoriumthorium orerare

Cobalt Ore Rare

Tier 4

Blue-tinted ore with magical properties

Locations:

  • Snow biome caves (60-100 depth)
  • Lava pools in Zone 3
  • Magical forest underground

Uses:

  • Magical catalysts
  • Enchanted tools
  • Cobalt Armor (magic resistance)
Cobalt Ore
Keywords: cobaltcobalt oremagic

Wood & Plant Materials

Softwood Very Common

Tier 1

Basic wood from common trees, used for early crafting

Locations:

  • Temperate forest trees
  • Plains scattered trees
  • Starter zone abundance

Uses:

  • Wooden tools (5 logs per tool)
  • Basic building blocks
  • Fuel for furnaces
Softwood
Keywords: softwoodwoodtrees

Darkwood Uncommon

Tier 2

Dark-colored wood from spooky forest trees

Locations:

  • Dark forest biome
  • Haunted zones
  • Shadow realm borders

Uses:

  • Gothic architecture
  • Dark-themed furniture
  • Shadowcraft recipes
Darkwood
Keywords: darkwooddark woodgothic

Azure Kelp Uncommon

Tier 2

Aquatic plant with magical properties

Locations:

  • Ocean depths (20-60 depth)
  • Underwater caves
  • Coral reef zones

Uses:

  • Water breathing potions
  • Blue dye
  • Aquatic building materials
Azure Kelp
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Crafting Materials

Linen Scraps Common

Tier 2

Fabric scraps used for armor upgrades and textiles

Locations:

  • Dropped by humanoid enemies
  • Found in village chests
  • Crafted from plant fibers

Uses:

  • Iron armor upgrade (4 scraps per piece)
  • Cloth armor crafting
  • Bags and storage items
Linen Scraps
Keywords: linen scrapslinenfabric

Glass Common

Tier 1

Transparent material for windows and decorations

Locations:

  • Crafted from sand in furnace
  • Beach sand abundant
  • Desert sand nodes

Uses:

  • Windows and panes
  • Bottles and containers
  • Decorative blocks
Glass
Keywords: glasswindowstransparent

Mining Tips

Use Torches

Light up caves as you go. Ores sparkle when lit, making them easier to spot.

Bring Healing

Caves have enemies. Stock up on potions before deep mining trips.

Strip Mining Works

At depth 50-80, dig 2-block tunnels with 3-block gaps for efficient iron/silver.

Upgrade Your Pickaxe

Higher tier ores require better pickaxes. Copper can't mine silver!