Hytale Beginner Guide - Your First 30 Minutes

Starting a new world in Hytale can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down exactly what you should do in your first 30 minutes to avoid wasting time and resources.

Minute 0-5: Gather Starting Materials

Your first priority is basic resources. Here's the optimal order:

Pick up 5-10 sticks from the ground (they spawn near trees)
Punch 3-4 trees to get 12-16 wood logs
Collect any stones you see on the surface (saves mining time later)

Don't wander too far from spawn. Mark your location mentally or place a simple marker.

Minute 5-10: Craft Your First Tools

Open your crafting menu (default: C key) and make these items in order:

Crafting Table (4 wood planks) - unlocks more recipes
Wooden Pickaxe (3 planks + 2 sticks) - for mining stone
Wooden Axe (3 planks + 2 sticks) - faster wood gathering

Pro tip: Calculating materials for multiple tools gets complicated fast. Use our Crafting Calculator (/hytale-crafting-calculator) to see exactly what you need before you start gathering.

Minute 10-20: Upgrade to Stone

Stone tools last 3x longer than wood and mine faster. Find a hillside or dig down to get:

20 cobblestone (enough for full stone toolset)
8 coal if you find it (for torches later)

Craft a Stone Pickaxe immediately. The efficiency boost is worth the material cost.

Minute 20-30: Build a Simple Shelter

Nighttime enemies in Hytale are dangerous for new players. Build a basic shelter:

4x4 interior space is enough to start
Use wood or cobblestone walls
Add a door (6 planks) to keep enemies out
Place a Crafting Table inside

You don't need a fancy base yet. Function over form for now.

Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

Wandering too far without marking your base location
Skipping stone tools to "save materials" (they're more efficient)
Fighting at night before you have armor
Not placing torches inside your base (mobs spawn in darkness)
Hoarding materials you don't need yet

What's Next?

After your first 30 minutes, focus on:

Mining for copper and iron (check our Ore Locations guide)
Building a proper base with storage
Exploring nearby caves for better resources

The crafting system gets complex as you progress. Planning your material needs with our Crafting Calculator (/hytale-crafting-calculator) saves hours of backtracking.