How to Get Softwood Trunks to Upgrade Farmer’s Bench in Hytale

What to know

• To advance your Farmer's Workbench, you specifically need Softwood Trunks rather than standard hardwood.
• Common trees like Oak and Birch provide hardwood, which will not work for this specific upgrade.
• Aspen trees have an orangey-white bark and are the primary source of softwood in the early zones.
• You can use the F7 key to bring up target information, allowing you to confirm a tree is an "Aspen Trunk" before chopping it down.

Upgrading your Farmer's Workbench is a vital step to expand their agricultural capabilities in Hytale. As you progress, you will find that basic materials are no longer sufficient for advanced crafting stations. The transition from hardwood to softwood is a common stumbling block, as it requires identifying specific tree species that are not immediately obvious to new adventurers.

How to find Softwood to upgrade Farmer's Bench in Hytale

To perform the upgrade on your Farmer's Workbench, you must collect a specific resource known as Softwood Trunks.

While most trees in the starting areas, such as Oak or Birch, yield hardwood, these cannot be used for the workbench advancement. Instead, you must hunt for Aspen trees.

How to find Softwood Trunks (Aspen)

Aspen trees are characterized by their distinct bark, which appears more orangey and vibrant compared to the pale white of Birch trees.

If you are having trouble distinguishing between species, you can press F7 to enable the target overlay. This feature displays the name of the object you are looking at, helping you verify that the tree is an "Aspen Trunk" before you begin harvesting.

Harvest Softwood Trunks

Once you've identified the Aspen trees, chop down for their softwood.

The same will be available in your inventory.

Once you have gathered enough Aspen logs, return to your workbench to complete the upgrade process.

Upgrading your farming equipment requires a keen eye for the different resources found in Orbis. By specifically seeking out Aspen trees for their softwood, you can quickly overcome the crafting requirements and continue growing your homestead.