What to know
- Start with the Tier 1 Workbench using 4 Tree Trunks and 3 Stone, then upgrade to Tier 2 with 30 Copper Ingots, 20 Iron Ingots, and 20 Linen Scraps.
- Reach Tier 3 on the main Workbench requiring 30 Thorium Ingots, 20 Cobalt Ingots, 30 Heavy Leather, 50 Shadoweave Scraps, and 25 Essence of Fire.
- Craft specialized Workbenches like Farmer's (6 Tree Trunks, 20 Plant Fiber), Armorer's, Alchemist's, and Arcanist's for targeted crafting paths.
- Upgrading specialized benches often uses tiered woods like softwood and resources from exploration, combat, and farming loops.
Hytale's workbench system drives your survival and progression, starting simple and expanding into a network of specialized stations. You begin by crafting the core Workbench, then upgrade it while building others for farming, armor, potions, and magic. This guide covers every step and material based on the latest gameplay details.
Maximize your Workbench tier
Crafting the tier 1 workbench
Punch the base of trees to drop multiple Tree Trunks efficiently, and mine Stone from exposed blocks. Press Tab to open crafting, select Workbench, and use these materials:
- Any Tree Trunks: 4
- Any Stone: 3
Upgrading main workbench to tier 2
Mine copper and iron ore from caves, smelt into ingots at a furnace, and gather Linen Scraps from skeletons. Interact with your Tier 1 Workbench and select upgrade:
- Copper Ingots: 30
- Iron Ingots: 20
- Linen Scraps: 20
Upgrading main workbench to tier 3 (max)
Hunt in deeper biomes for Thorium, Cobalt, Heavy Leather from hides, Shadoweave Scraps from dark areas, and Essence of Fire from fire enemies. Use the Tier 2 upgrade panel:
- Thorium Ingots: 30
- Cobalt Ingots: 20
- Heavy Leather: 30
- Shadoweave Scraps: 50
- Essence of Fire: 25
Crafting and maxing specialized workbenches
Specialized benches craft at the main Workbench and often upgrade with similar tiered materials. Here's a breakdown:
Farmer’s Workbench
- Role: Farming tools / seeds
- Materials:
- Tree Trunks ×6
- Plant Fiber ×20
Armorer’s Workbench
- Role: Armor
- Materials:
- Copper Ingot ×2
- Tree Trunks ×10
- Stone ×5
Salvager’s Workbench
- Role: Gear breakdown
- Materials:
- Iron Ingot ×6
- Tree Trunks ×5
- Stone ×5
Alchemist’s Workbench
- Role: Potions
- Materials:
- Stone ×20
- Gold Ingot ×5
- Venom Sac ×10
- Bone Fragments ×10
Arcanist’s Workbench
- Role: Magic gear
- Materials:
- Thorium Ingot ×10
- Linen Scraps ×30
- Essence of the Void ×20
How to use the Farmer’s Workbench for max gains
Farming progression is one of the most efficient early loops.
Tools
Craft a crude hoe, watering can, and shears at the Farmer’s Workbench.
Seed sourcing
Harvest mature wild crops (wheat, pumpkins) with shears to obtain seeds and Essence of Life.
Expansion
Trade Essence of Life for seed bags to scale your fields.
Upgrade
Farm continuously while collecting softwood from village-type trees to upgrade the bench when available.
Other benches follow similar logic:
- Armorer’s → progress metals (copper → iron → higher tiers).
- Alchemist’s → hunt monsters for rare drops.
- Arcanist’s → explore Void-aligned areas for essences and scraps.
Furniture Workbench
Craft the Furniture Workbench with Tree Trunks and Stone at the main Workbench. It unlocks decorations, storage, and lighting, helping you organize and optimize your base layout.
Maximizing base progression (pro tips)
- Cluster benches together to minimize travel time.
- Loop activities: farm → salvage → upgrade → explore.
- Stockpile scraps and essences early; they become bottlenecks later.
- Upgrade the main Workbench first, then specialize based on your playstyle (combat, farming, or magic).
With all stations maxed, your base becomes a full production hub capable of supporting endgame exploration and boss encounters.
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