What to know
- This is the primary resource needed to craft seeds in the early stages of the game.
- The most effective way to obtain Essence of Life is by harvesting wheat found in large fields or plains.
- You must use a Farmer's Workbench to convert your collected Essence of Life into seeds.
- Growing and harvesting crops often drops more Essence of Life, allowing you to create a continuous cycle of seed production.
Establishing a farm in Hytale requires a steady supply of seeds, which serves as the foundation for your food production. Unlike many survival games where seeds are found purely by chance, Hytale utilizes a specific resource called Essence of Life to craft them.
How To Get Seeds in Hytale
Follow the steps below to craft seeds using Essence of Life.
Break wheat and get Essence of Life
The first step to obtaining seeds is gathering Essence of Life. Head into the plains or a large open field and look for wild wheat. Breaking these wheat stalks will grant you several pieces of Essence of Life per plant.

Open Farmer's Workbench
Once you have gathered a significant amount, return to your base and interact with your Farmer's Workbench. If you don't have one, it can be crafted at a standard workbench using plant fiber and any tree trunk.

Select and craft Seeds
At the Farmer's Workbench, navigate to the seed section to see the available options.

Many early-game seeds can be crafted directly from the Essence of Life you have collected.

Simply select the seed type you want and click craft.

As you grow and harvest these crops, they will often yield more Essence of Life, allowing you to maintain your seed supply indefinitely.
By harvesting wheat for Essence of Life and using a Farmer's Workbench, you can easily craft the seeds necessary to start and maintain a successful farm in Hytale.
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