- What to know
- Shortbows quick overview
- Crude shortbow crafting requirements
- Copper shortbow crafting requirements
- Iron shortbow crafting requirements
- Thorium shortbow crafting requirements
- Cobalt shortbow crafting requirements
- Adamantite shortbow crafting requirements
- Mithril shortbow crafting requirements
- Choosing the right shortbow for your build
What to know
- Shortbows are fast, agile ranged weapons suited for early to late-game builds
- Each tier scales with world progression and biome difficulty
- Higher-tier bows require processed materials like leather and cloth scraps
- Crafting recipes unlock as you upgrade crafting stations
Shortbows in Hytale are lightweight ranged weapons designed for speed and flexibility. As you progress through zones and biomes, shortbows evolve from basic survival tools into powerful endgame weapons that rely on rare metals and magical materials. Below is a complete, up-to-date breakdown of every shortbow and how to craft it.
Shortbows quick overview
| Shortbow tier | Progression stage | Core materials |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Shortbow | Early game | Sticks, Plant Fiber |
| Copper Shortbow | Early–mid game | Copper, Trunks |
| Iron Shortbow | Mid game | Iron, Light Leather |
| Thorium Shortbow | Mid–late game | Thorium, Medium Leather |
| Cobalt Shortbow | Late game | Cobalt, Shadoweave |
| Adamantite Shortbow | Late game | Adamantite, Cindercloth |
| Mithril Shortbow | Endgame | Mithril, Voidheart |
Crude shortbow crafting requirements
The Crude Shortbow is your entry-level ranged weapon, crafted entirely from basic survival materials.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sticks | 4 |
| Plant Fiber | 6 |
Copper shortbow crafting requirements
This upgrade introduces metal components and offers improved durability and damage.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingot | 4 |
| Trunks | 4 |
| Plant Fiber | 6 |
Iron shortbow crafting requirements
Iron shortbows mark a clear jump in power and require refined materials.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Iron Ingot | 6 |
| Light Leather | 3 |
| Linen Scraps | 3 |
Thorium shortbow crafting requirements
Thorium shortbows are designed for tougher biomes and stronger enemies.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thorium Ingot | 8 |
| Medium Leather | 2 |
| Linen Scraps | 3 |
Cobalt shortbow crafting requirements
Cobalt tier introduces shadow-based materials tied to dangerous zones.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cobalt Ingot | 10 |
| Heavy Leather | 2 |
| Shadoweave Scraps | 3 |
Adamantite shortbow crafting requirements
Adamantite shortbows are late-game weapons built for high-difficulty encounters.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Adamantite Ingot | 11 |
| Heavy Leather | 3 |
| Cindercloth Scraps | 3 |
Mithril shortbow crafting requirements
The Mithril Shortbow is an endgame weapon requiring rare and magical components.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mithril Ingot | 6 |
| Storm Leather | 2 |
| Voidheart | 1 |
Choosing the right shortbow for your build
Shortbows provide a smooth progression path from early survival to endgame combat. By understanding each crafting tier and preparing materials ahead of time, you can stay combat-ready as the world grows more dangerous.
If you prefer mobility and rapid attacks, shortbows scale extremely well as you upgrade tiers. Early bows focus on accessibility, while endgame versions reward players who explore high-risk zones and master crafting chains.
