What to know

  • Goldenwood trunks drop from a tree called the “Sallow Tree” in the burnt island biome.​
  • Look for trees with yellowy leaves; they stand out when flying or viewing the map.​
  • The logs are visible from the sky, making them easier to spot in that area.​
  • Once you find the right tree, just break it to get goldenwood trunks.​

Goldenwood Trunks are a distinct wood resource in Hytale obtained by harvesting Sallow Trees found exclusively in the Burnt Island biome. Recognizable by their yellow-tinted leaves and visibility from the air, these trees are easy to spot once you’re in the right region. In this guide, we’ll cover where to find Goldenwood Trunks, how to collect them efficiently, and what they’re used for as you progress through mid-game crafting and building.

Goldenwood Trunk locations in Hytale: Where to find it

Goldenwood Trunk comes from the The Sallow log tree that grows in the Burnt island biome, which is a distinct area on the map. These trees have yellowy leaves, so they’re easy to spot on the map. Just look for clusters of trees with that yellowish foliage in the burnt island zone.​

How to get Goldenwood Trunks in Hytale

Follow the steps below to obtain Goldenwood Trunks in Hytale with ease:

Step 1: Go to the burnt island area

Travel to the Burnt island biome on the map; this is where the Sallow log trees spawn. The video shows the creator already in this region, so head there if you’re elsewhere.​

Go to the burnt island area. Image credits: Hypixel Studios / YouTube: Quick Tips
Step 2: Look for yellowy leaves

Scan the trees for ones with yellowy leaves; those are the Sallow log trees that drop goldenwood trunks. From the sky, these trees stand out against the surrounding landscape, making them easier to locate.​

Look for yellowy leaves. Image credits: Hypixel Studios / YouTube: Quick Tips
Step 3: Break the Sallow log tree

Approach a Sallow log tree and break it like any other tree in Hytale. When it breaks, it will drop goldenwood trunks (shown in the video as the golden wood log item).​

Break the Sallow log tree. Image credits: Hypixel Studios / YouTube: Quick Tips
Step 4: Collect the trunks

Pick up the dropped Sallow logs from the ground.

Collect the logs. Image credits: Hypixel Studios / YouTube: Quick Tips

Uses of the Goldenwood in Hytale

Goldenwood is a mid-game building and crafting material primarily valued for its unique look and progression use:

  • Workbench upgrades – Used to upgrade Farmer's Workbench to tier 8.
  • Furniture and decor – Craft furniture, storage, and decorative blocks with Goldenwood’s distinct yellow tone.
  • Tools and utility items – Required for select tools or components that specifically call for Goldenwood instead of basic logs.
  • Biome-themed building – Ideal for structures in Burnt Island or volcanic areas where its color and texture fit the environment.

Farming Goldenwood

Once you spot your first Sallow Log tree, chances are there are more growing close by within the same Burnt Island biome. Watch for the distinctive yellow leaves, move between nearby clusters, and harvest as many trees as you need to stock up on Goldenwood Trunks efficiently.​


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