When you first step into the world of Hytale, the scale can be overwhelming. To get the best start, you should focus on upgrading your crafting capabilities and unlocking the progression systems found near the starting zone.
1. Clear Your Inventory and Gather Essentials
Punch a few trees to gather logs, sticks, and sap. Unlike other games, trees in Hytale fall instantly. While you are at it, pick up rubble from the ground and gather plant fiber from bushes. These three materials are the foundation of every early-game item.
2. Craft the Crude Tool Set
Open your pocket crafting menu by pressing Tab. You should immediately craft a Crude Pickaxe, a Crude Hatchet, and a Crude Sword. Each requires 2 Rubble, 2 Plant Fiber, and 2 Sticks. Having these tools allows you to gather stone and defend yourself against early aggressive mobs.
3. Claim the Spawn Cave as Your Base
Most players spawn near a small temple-like cave structure. This area is pre-fortified with a door and stone walls. Instead of building a house from scratch, place your first workbench and bedroll here to save time and resources during your first night.
4. Locate the Forgotten Temple Gateway
Look at your map for a unique temple icon. This is the Forgotten Temple Gateway. It is a crucial hub where you will meet your first merchants and unlock the main progression mechanics of the game.
5. Unlock the Memory System
Inside the Forgotten Temple, interact with the Statue of Memories. This unlocks your Codex, allowing you to collect "Memories" from defeated creatures. These memories are required to unlock higher-tier crafting recipes and character improvements.
6. Start an Early Wheat Farm
Gather wheat seeds by hitting tall grass and plant them near water. Wheat is a primary ingredient for Feed Bags, which you will need to tame animals, and it is a reliable source for Essence of Life when harvested.
7. Explore the Nearby Caves for Copper
Caves near the starting area often contain Copper ore. Look for blocks with orange flecks that glint in the light of your torch. Smelting copper in a furnace is the first major step toward moving past the "Crude" gear tier.
8. Craft a Farmer's Workbench
Once you have collected enough plant fiber and wood, build a Farmer's Workbench. This station is necessary for crafting Feed Bags, which are used to lure and tame animals like foxes or rams for your farm.
9. Hunt for Light Hide
To craft a Bedroll (your respawn point) and early armor, you need Light Hide. Look for small creatures like rats in caves or rabbits in the plains. Defeating them provides the hide needed for basic leatherworking.
10. Visit the Rooting Merchant
Take any Essence of Life you have gathered to the merchant in the Forgotten Temple. You can trade this essence for rare seeds, specialized equipment, or building blueprints that cannot be found elsewhere in the starting biome.
By following these steps, you will establish a secure base of operations and unlock the core systems of Orbis. Prioritizing the Forgotten Temple and basic tool upgrades ensures you are prepared for the more dangerous biomes ahead.
Discussion