What to know
- You must first build a workbench and then a Farmer’s Workbench to unlock the Capture Crate recipe.
- The crate needs 4 pieces of any wood and 50 Essence of Life (gathered from grassy areas).
- Once crafted, you can use it to capture small animals like frogs by simply left‑clicking on them.
- The same left‑click on the crate releases the captured creature wherever you want.
The Capture Crate is a handy early-game farming tool in Hytale that lets you safely pick up and relocate small animals. Whether you’re setting up pens, organizing farms, or moving critters closer to your base, this item makes the process quick and hassle-free. In this guide, we’ll cover how to unlock and craft the Capture Crate, where to get the required materials, and how to use it effectively to manage animals in your world.
How to craft the Capture Crate
The Capture Crate is not made directly at the basic workbench; it’s a special farming item that requires a Farmer’s Workbench.
Step 1: Craft a Workbench
Find and select the Workbench recipe in the crafting list.
Step 2: Gather the materials
Craft the workbench using:
- 4 × Tree Trunks (wood logs)
- 3 × Stone
Step 3: Craft the Farmer’s Workbench
Interact with a normal Workbench to open its crafting menu, then select the Farmer’s Workbench recipe and craft it using:
- 6 × Tree Trunks
- 20 × Fiber (from plants like tall grass)
Place the Farmer’s Workbench in the world and interact with it.
Step 4: Craft the Capture Crate
Interact with the Farmer’s Workbench (press F) to open its crafting menu, then head to the Farming section and select the Capture Crate recipe. To craft it, you’ll need 4 pieces of any wood (planks or logs) and 50 Essence of Life (obtained by breaking grass). Once crafted, the Capture Crate will be added to your inventory and ready to use.
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How to use the Capture Crate
Once you have the Capture Crate in your hotbar, using it is simple:
Step 1: Approach a small animal
Look for baby animals, such as piglets or young sheep, in the wild. Capture crates are intended for smaller creatures and won’t work on full-sized animals.
Step 2: Use the capture crate on the animal
Interact with the animal using the capture crate. Once used, the animal is instantly captured and stored inside the crate.
Step 3: Release the Animal
Once you’ve reached the spot where you want the creature to stay, hold the Capture Crate and left-click again. The animal will be released at that location, ready to roam or be placed into a pen.
Where to find Essence of Life
- Essence of Life drops when you break grass blocks in the world.
- Simply walk through grassy areas and harvest grass to collect enough for the crate.
Using the Capture Crate
The Capture Crate is a simple but powerful farming tool that makes managing animals much easier. After crafting a Farmer’s Workbench and gathering some wood and Essence of Life, you can quickly capture small creatures and release them exactly where you want. It’s perfect for setting up farms, organizing pens, and keeping your base neat and efficient.
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