What to know
- Copper armor is your first true metal armor set
- All pieces are crafted at the Armorer’s Workbench (Tier 1)
- It offers balanced health and resistance boosts early on
- Copper gear bridges the gap between starter gear and Iron armor
Copper armor is an important early progression step in Hytale. Once basic clothing and crude gear stop being effective, Copper armor provides a noticeable survivability boost without requiring rare materials. It’s designed to help you survive longer fights, explore early caves, and deal with ranged enemies more safely.
Copper gear set in Hytale
| Armor piece | Slot | Health bonus | Physical RES | Projectile RES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Helm | Head | +5 | +4% | +4% |
| Copper Cuirass | Chest | +9 | +6% | +6% |
| Copper Gauntlets | Hands | +4 | +3% | +3% |
| Copper Greaves | Legs | +7 | +5% | +5% |
Copper armor crafting requirements in Hytale
All Copper armor pieces are crafted using the Armorer’s Workbench (Tier 1). The materials are easy to gather early, relying only on Copper Ingots and Plant Fiber.
Copper Helm recipe
The Copper Helm is usually the first armor piece players craft.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 6 |
| Plant Fiber | 2 |
Copper Cuirass recipe
The chest piece provides the biggest defensive boost in the set.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 11 |
| Plant Fiber | 4 |
Copper Gauntlets recipe
Gauntlets add extra survivability at a low material cost.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 5 |
| Plant Fiber | 1 |
Copper Greaves recipe
Greaves offer a solid mix of health and resistance.
| Required materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 9 |
| Plant Fiber | 3 |
Total materials needed for the full Copper set
If you plan to craft the entire Copper armor set, here’s what you’ll need in total.
| Material | Total required |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 31 |
| Plant Fiber | 10 |
How to craft Copper armor in Hytale
- Craft and place an Armorer’s Workbench and ensure it is Tier 1.
- Mine copper ore and smelt it into Copper Ingots using the Furnace.
- Gather Plant Fiber by breaking bushes and plants.
- Interact with the Armorer’s Workbench, select each armor piece, and craft them.
Uses of Copper armor in early gameplay
Copper armor is ideal for:
- Early cave exploration
- Fighting ranged enemies and wildlife
- Learning enemy attack patterns with more room for mistakes
- Preparing for Iron-tier crafting and combat
It provides enough defense to survive longer fights without over-investing in materials.
Why Copper armor is good early in Hytale
Copper armor is one of the smartest early-game investments you can make in Hytale. It’s affordable, easy to craft, and significantly improves survivability, making it the ideal stepping stone toward mid-game armor sets.
Copper armor hits a perfect balance between cost and effectiveness. It uses materials you naturally collect early while exploring, and the resistance bonuses reduce both melee and ranged damage—two major threats in early zones. This makes Copper gear an efficient upgrade before committing to heavier sets like Iron.
