What to know
- Pickaxes unlock in a clear material-based progression as you explore deeper zones
- Each new tier improves mining speed and ore compatibility
- Crafting costs increase sharply at mid-to-late game tiers
- Leather and cloth scraps become just as important as metal ingots
Mining is one of the core progression systems in Hytale, and pickaxes are the tool that gates how far you can push into tougher biomes and richer ore veins. As you move from basic survival into advanced zones, upgrading your pickaxe becomes mandatory rather than optional.
Pickaxe progression overview in Hytale
| Pickaxe tier | Crafting stage | Primary use |
|---|---|---|
| Crude | Early survival | Basic stone and rubble |
| Copper | Early game | Copper and soft metals |
| Iron | Mid game | Iron-tier ores |
| Thorium | Mid–late game | Advanced biome ores |
| Cobalt | Late game | High-resistance nodes |
| Adamantite | Endgame | Rare and dense ores |
| Mithril | Top tier | Fastest mining, best efficiency |
All pickaxes in Hytale and their recipes
Crude Pickaxe crafting requirements
The Crude Pickaxe is your first mining tool and is crafted very early using basic gathered materials.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rubble | 2 |
| Plant Fiber | 2 |
| Sticks | 2 |
This pickaxe is slow but sufficient for early stone, rubble, and shallow resource nodes.
Copper Pickaxe crafting requirements
The Copper Pickaxe marks your transition into proper metal tools.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 3 |
| Tree Trunks | 6 |
| Plant Fiber | 1 |
It significantly improves mining speed and allows consistent copper ore harvesting.
Iron Pickaxe crafting requirements
Iron tools are a major mid-game milestone.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Iron Ingots | 5 |
| Light Leather | 2 |
| Linen Scraps | 2 |
With this pickaxe, you can mine tougher underground deposits and prepare for hostile biomes.
Thorium Pickaxe crafting requirements
Thorium tools push you into more dangerous zones.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thorium Ingots | 6 |
| Medium Leather | 2 |
| Linen Scraps | 3 |
This tier is often required to mine ores found in corrupted or extreme environments.
Cobalt Pickaxe crafting requirements
Cobalt represents late-game progression and requires rare materials.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cobalt Ingots | 7 |
| Heavy Leather | 2 |
| Shadoweave Scraps | 4 |
Cobalt pickaxes handle high-resistance ore veins that lower tiers cannot break efficiently.
Adamantite Pickaxe crafting requirements
Adamantite is one of the strongest materials available.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Adamantite Ingots | 8 |
| Heavy Leather | 3 |
| Cindercloth Scraps | 4 |
This pickaxe offers exceptional durability and speed, ideal for endgame resource farming.
Mithril Pickaxe crafting requirements
The Mithril Pickaxe is the pinnacle of mining tools.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mithril Ingots | 9 |
| Storm Leather | 4 |
It delivers the fastest mining speed and maximum efficiency across all ore types.
How to craft pickaxes efficiently as you progress
- Prioritize upgrading your crafting stations before chasing higher-tier pickaxes, as many recipes require upgraded benches.
- Stockpile leather and cloth scraps early, since higher-tier pickaxes rely heavily on non-metal materials.
- Upgrade only when required by ore resistance, not just for speed, to avoid wasting rare ingots.
- Use your current pickaxe to pre-farm materials for the next tier before upgrading.
Why pickaxe upgrades matter in Hytale
Pickaxes in Hytale are more than simple tools—they define how far you can explore and what resources you can access. Following the intended upgrade path ensures smooth progression and prevents resource bottlenecks later in the game.
Each pickaxe tier is designed around biome difficulty and ore hardness. Using an under-tier pickaxe results in slower mining, reduced efficiency, and in some cases, the inability to harvest certain resources at all.
