Beginner's guide - First steps in Hytale
A quick introduction to Hytale with tips on survival, crafting and the first objectives.
Getting started in Hytale can seem overwhelming: a huge world, many systems and countless possibilities. This guide will help you take your first steps, explain basic mechanics and show you how to get started safely and efficiently.
Contents
- game start & character
- the first minutes in the world
- basic survival
- first tools & crafting
- combat & security
- first goals for the start
- tips for beginners
1. game start & character
At the beginning you create your character. You choose:
- Appearance & cosmetic details
- Starting options (depending on game mode)
The character selection has no strong influence on values - the focus is on gameplay, equipment and decisions.
2 First minutes in the world
After starting the game, you will find yourself in the world of Orbis.
Important first steps:
- Explore your surroundings
- Collect trees, plants and stones
- Listen for noises and enemies
- Find a safe place
Tip: Stay close to the spawn area until you have basic equipment.
3. basic survival
Hytale contains classic survival elements:
- Health
- Environmental hazards
- Enemy creatures
- Night and day changes
Security
- Avoid fights without weapons
- Use height advantages
- Build a shelter early
4. first tools & crafting
Basic resources
- wood
- Stone
- Plant fibers
First tools
- Axe (cutting wood)
- Pickaxe (stone & ores)
- Simple sword or spear
Crafting is done via simple recipes and early workbenches.
See also: Crafting system
5. combat & security
Combat types
- Close combat (swords, spears)
- Ranged combat (bows, throwing weapons)
- Magic effects (later in the game)
Tips for beginners
- Lure opponents one by one
- Use block & dodge
- Don't fight at night without preparation
6. first targets for the start
Recommended objectives in the first few hours of play:
- make tools
- build a small shelter
- secure food
- defeat first opponents
- explore the environment & biomes
These goals form the basis for later quests, dungeons and progress.
7. tips for beginners
- Start defensively, not aggressively
- Collect more resources than necessary
- Use the environment as protection
- Build a solid base early on
- Experiment - Hytale rewards curiosity
Conclusion
Hytale offers a gentle introduction, but rewards planning and caution. Those who take the time to learn the basics will be better equipped in the long run to explore the world of Orbis and discover its secrets.
