What to know
- The Earthen Golem is the early-game boss blocking the Forgotten Temple Gateway in the Emerald Wilds.
- It moves slowly but has strong melee attacks (overhead strike, punch, stomp, and spin) that drain stamina fast.
- Ranged weapons (shortbow, crossbow) and dodging/blocking with a shield are the safest ways to fight it.
- Defeating it drops emeralds and green crystal shards, and opens the path into the Forgotten Temple.
The Earthen Golem is the first major boss in Hytale, guarding the Forgotten Temple Gateway in the Emerald Wilds. Slow but strong, its heavy melee attacks drain stamina quickly, so dodging, shielding, and using ranged weapons are key. Defeating it rewards emeralds and green crystal shards and grants safe access to the Forgotten Temple, unlocking new zones, gear, and story content.
Where to find the Earthen Golem
The Earthen Golem stands right in front of the Forgotten Temple Gateway. It’s usually the first major boss encountered in the game, blocking the portal into the Forgotten Temple. On the map, look for a large cross‑shaped structure and follow the gateway icon on your navigation bar to reach it.


Earthen Golem location. Image credits: Hypixel Studios / YouTube: Answer ASAP
If you don’t want to fight it yet, you can lure the golem away from the portal and quickly jump through before it catches up.
How to prepare for the fight
Before facing the Earthen Golem, make sure you’re well-equipped to handle its heavy attacks. Bring a reliable weapon like iron or better, along with a shield for blocking, and wear armor that provides good physical protection, even light armor helps. Stock up on healing items such as potions and food to restore health and stamina mid-fight. A shortbow or crossbow can give you a significant advantage, as the golem is slow and can be safely kited from range.
How the Earthen Golem attacks
The Earthen Golem uses a set of predictable melee moves; learning its patterns is the key to staying safe.
- Punch attack: Swings one arm straight forward; telegraphed by a wind-up animation.
- Overhead strike: Raises one or both arms and slams down; deals heavy damage and can knock back.
- Stomp attack: Lifts one foot and slams it down, dealing area damage around its foot.
- Spinning attack: Rotates its arms rapidly, hitting multiple times; blocking with a weapon drains stamina quickly, so dodge or block with a shield instead.
Its slow movement makes it easy to keep distance and attack from the sides or back.
How to beat the Earthen Golem
Step 1: Engage safely
Aggro the golem, keep open space, and use ranged attacks from a distance while dodging or blocking its heavy strikes using your shield.

Step 2: Melee when safe
Hit with light attacks during its recovery, then back off quickly to avoid damage.
Step 3: Repeat and loot
Continue kiting, attacking, and healing as needed until it’s defeated, then collect drops and move on.
Earthern Golemn drops
When you defeat an Earthen Golem, it drops valuable loot, including Emeralds and Green Crystal Shards. These materials are useful for crafting, upgrading gear, or trading, making the golem a worthwhile target during your adventures.
Conquering the Earthen Golem
The Earthen Golem is an early boss that helps you practice dodging, blocking, and stamina management. Keep your distance, use ranged attacks, and learn its patterns, and you’ll defeat it with ease. Once down, you can enter the Forgotten Temple safely, granting access to new zones, gear, and story content.
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