What to know
- Essence of Void drops from specific enemies, not from mining or crafting
- The most reliable biome is the red forest-style Void biome
- Enemy spawns increase significantly at night
- Drops are random, so repeated encounters are required
Essence of Void is an uncommon progression material in Hytale, and unlike elemental essences tied to structures or resources, this one is enemy-focused. If you’re trying to unlock higher-tier crafting or magic-related recipes, understanding where and when it drops will save you hours of wandering.
Hytale Essence of Void location
Essence of Void has been confirmed to drop in red forest-style biomes, often associated with void-corrupted terrain. These areas feel darker, more hostile, and tend to spawn unique enemies that do not appear in standard biomes.
Enemy density noticeably increases after nightfall, making nighttime exploration essential if you want consistent attempts at farming the essence.
Enemies that drop Essence of Void
The following enemy types have been observed dropping Essence of Void:
Small caterpillar-like creatures
These are weaker enemies commonly found crawling across the ground in void-affected areas. While individually easy to defeat, they have a relatively low drop rate, so expect to fight several.
Larger void enemies (unnamed)
These enemies are stronger and more dangerous. They tend to spawn at night, sometimes seemingly at random around the player—even near player-built bases within the biome. Their drop chance appears higher than the smaller creatures.
Because spawns are partially random, staying mobile and covering ground improves efficiency.
How to get Essence of Void efficiently
Step 1: Locate a red forest or void biome
Travel until you find a biome with red-toned vegetation and a corrupted atmosphere. These biomes are essential—Essence of Void does not drop elsewhere.
Step 2: Prepare for nighttime combat
Wait until night before actively farming. Bring:
- Decent armor for ambush-style enemies
- Healing items
- A weapon suitable for multiple fast encounters
Night spawns are more frequent and include the stronger enemies with better drop chances.
Step 3: Hunt roaming enemies instead of camping
Enemies may spawn dynamically around you. Move through the biome rather than standing still. This increases spawn triggers and encounter frequency.
Step 4: Defeat both small and large void enemies
Don’t skip the weaker caterpillar-like enemies. While their drop rate is lower, they still contribute to overall farming efficiency when encountered in groups.
- Small catepillars drops - Plant Fibers and Essence of Void.
- Half body-creatures drops - Plant Fibers, Sticks, and Essence of Void.
Step 5: Repeat runs until drops occur
Essence of Void is RNG-based. Multiple nights of farming may be required, especially if you’re unlucky with drops.
Uses of Essence of Void in Hytale
- Crafting the Arcanist’s Workbench — Essential resource to unlock and build this advanced crafting station.
- Unlocking magical and advanced recipes — Used within the Arcanist’s Workbench for mid- to late-game items.
- Crafting teleporters — Needed (via Arcanist’s Workbench) to make teleporters for fast travel across your world.
- Crafting high-tier armor — Component in some advanced armor recipes, especially higher-grade (e.g., Mithril) gear.
- Accessing powerful utilities — Enables tools and magical constructs that aren’t available with basic resources.
- Progression gating — Acts as a progression resource meaning you can’t access certain content/stations until you collect enough.
Essence of Void farming tips
- Build a temporary shelter nearby instead of a full base
- Avoid overbuilding in the biome, as enemy spawns can interrupt crafting
- Clear enemies before nightfall, then patrol once night begins
- Mark the biome on your map for repeat visits
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