What to know
- You must first craft and place a standard Workbench to access tool recipes.
- Creating a Workbench requires four tree trunks and three stones.
- A crude hatchet is made using any rubble, plant fiber, and sticks.
- If you have copper ingots, you can opt to craft a more durable copper hatchet instead of the crude version.
The hatchet is one of the most important early-game tools in Hytale, as it allows you to efficiently gather wood and other plant-based resources. To craft one, you will need to move beyond simple pocket crafting and utilize a dedicated workspace. By gathering common materials from the environment like sticks and rubble, you can quickly build the equipment necessary to begin more complex construction projects.
How to Craft a Hatchet in Hytale
The first step is setting up your crafting infrastructure.
Craft Workbench
Gather four tree trunks by hitting trees and collect three stones from the ground. Open your pocket crafting menu by pressing Tab, select the Workbench, and click craft.
Once the Workbench is placed, interact with it by pressing F to see the expanded crafting options.
Craft Hatchet
Navigate to the tools section by clicking the tool icon in the menu.
To craft a crude hatchet, ensure you have:
- Any Rubble: x2
- Plant Fiber: x2
- Stick: x2
Select the crude hatchet icon.
Click the craft button to add the tool to your inventory.
By establishing a workbench and gathering basic environmental resources, you can easily craft a hatchet to improve your resource harvesting efficiency in Hytale.
How to craft a copper hatchet instead
If you already have refined materials, you can skip the crude tier.
Materials required for a copper hatchet
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Copper Ingots | 3 |
| Tree Trunks | 6 |
| Plant Fiber | 3 |
Crafting a copper hatchet from the same Workbench > Tools menu gives you better durability and faster chopping speed, making early-game progression smoother.
What to do after crafting a hatchet
With a hatchet equipped, you can:
- Gather wood much faster
- Stockpile tree trunks for crafting stations
- Prepare materials for tool and base upgrades
- Reduce time spent on early-game resource grinding
Wood becomes a constant requirement as recipes expand, making the hatchet a long-term efficiency upgrade rather than a one-time tool.
Final thoughts on crafting a hatchet in Hytale
Crafting a hatchet is a key milestone in early Hytale progression. By setting up a Workbench and using easily accessible materials, you unlock faster gathering and smoother crafting flow that carries into every stage of the game.
