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Hytale Blocks & Materials

Complete database of 51+ blocks including natural terrain, building materials, ores, decorations, and functional blocks.

21
Natural
8
Building
9
Ores
6
Decorations
5
Functional

Ores & Minerals

Coal Ore

Fuel

Black mineral veins in stone. Essential fuel source.

hardPickaxeAll Zones
Drops: Coal

Iron Ore

Metal

Reddish-brown ore veins. Smelts into iron ingots for tools and armor.

hardStone Pickaxe+All Zones
Drops: Raw Iron

Copper Ore

Metal

Green-tinged ore found near the surface. Used in early-game crafting.

hardStone Pickaxe+Zone 1
Drops: Raw Copper

Gold Ore

Metal

Rare yellow ore veins. Valuable for trading and special items.

hardIron Pickaxe+Zone 1, Zone 2
Drops: Raw Gold

Silver Ore

Metal

Shimmering gray ore. Used in magical item crafting.

hardIron Pickaxe+Zone 1, Zone 3
Drops: Raw Silver

Mithril Ore

Metal

Legendary blue-silver ore. Lighter and stronger than steel.

very hardSteel Pickaxe+Zone 3
Drops: Raw Mithril

Crystal Ore

Gem
7

Glowing crystal formations. Used in magical crafting.

hardIron Pickaxe+All Zones
Drops: Crystal Shard

Void Ore

Exotic
3

Corrupted ore pulsing with dark energy. Found only in the Devastated Lands.

very hardMithril Pickaxe+Zone 4
Drops: Void Fragment

Emberstone Ore

Exotic
10

Glowing orange ore that radiates heat. Found near magma chambers.

very hardSteel Pickaxe+Zone 2
Drops: Emberstone

Natural Blocks

Stone

Stone

Common stone found throughout the world. The foundation of many structures.

hardPickaxeAll Zones
Drops: Cobblestone

Granite

Stone

A speckled igneous rock with pink and gray tones. Found deep underground.

hardPickaxeZone 1, Zone 2

Marble

Stone

Elegant white stone with subtle veins. Prized for decorative construction.

hardPickaxeZone 1

Sandstone

Stone

Compressed sand forming layered stone. Common in desert regions.

mediumPickaxeZone 2

Red Sandstone

Stone

Iron-rich sandstone with a distinctive red hue. Found in arid canyons.

mediumPickaxeZone 2

Basalt

Stone

Dark volcanic rock with a columnar structure. Found near lava sources.

very hardPickaxeZone 2, Zone 4

Obsidian

Stone

Volcanic glass formed from rapid lava cooling. Extremely hard to mine.

very hardDiamond PickaxeZone 2

Dirt

Terrain

Basic soil found everywhere. Can be tilled for farming.

softShovelAll Zones

Grass Block

Terrain

Dirt covered with grass. Forms the surface of most temperate areas.

softShovelZone 1
Drops: Dirt

Sand

Terrain

Loose granular material. Falls when unsupported. Used in glass crafting.

softShovelZone 2, Beaches

Gravel

Terrain

Loose stone fragments. Falls when unsupported. May contain flint.

softShovelAll Zones
Drops: Gravel, Flint (10%)

Clay

Terrain

Soft mineral-rich soil found near water. Used in brick crafting.

softShovelZone 1
Drops: Clay Ball x4

Snow

Terrain

Frozen precipitation covering cold regions. Melts near heat sources.

softShovelZone 3
Drops: Snowball

Ice

Terrain

Frozen water forming solid blocks. Slippery surface, melts near heat.

mediumPickaxeZone 3

Packed Ice

Terrain

Dense compressed ice that doesn't melt. Found in glaciers.

hardPickaxeZone 3

Oak Log

Wood

The trunk of an oak tree. A fundamental building resource.

mediumAxeZone 1

Birch Log

Wood

White-barked tree trunk with distinctive markings.

mediumAxeZone 1

Spruce Log

Wood

Dark coniferous wood from cold forests. Dense and durable.

mediumAxeZone 1, Zone 3

Jungle Log

Wood

Massive tropical tree trunk. Rich reddish-brown color.

mediumAxeZone 1

Palm Log

Wood

Tropical palm tree trunk. Found in desert oases and beaches.

mediumAxeZone 2

Dead Wood

Wood

Dried, decayed wood from the Devastated Lands. Burns easily.

softAxeZone 4

Building Materials

Cobblestone

Stone

Rough stone blocks obtained from mining. A staple building material.

hardPickaxe

Stone Bricks

Stone

Refined stone cut into uniform bricks. Popular for walls and floors.

hardPickaxe

Oak Planks

Wood

Processed oak wood. Versatile building material for structures.

mediumAxe

Bricks

Processed

Clay bricks fired in a furnace. Classic building material.

hardPickaxe

Terracotta

Processed

Hardened clay in various colors. Great for decorative builds.

hardPickaxe

Concrete

Processed

Modern building material. Smooth surface, available in many colors.

hardPickaxe

Glass

Processed

Transparent block made from smelted sand. Essential for windows.

softAny (Silk Touch for drops)

Stained Glass

Processed

Colored glass for decorative windows. Available in 16 colors.

softAny (Silk Touch for drops)

Functional Blocks

Crafting Table

Crafting

A workbench for crafting complex items. Essential for progression.

mediumAxe

Furnace

Processing
13

Used for smelting ores and cooking food. Requires fuel.

hardPickaxe

Chest

Storage

Wooden storage container. Holds 27 item stacks.

mediumAxe

Anvil

Crafting

Used for repairing and enchanting items. Heavy and durable.

very hardPickaxe

Enchanting Table

Magic
7

Magical workstation for enchanting equipment. Requires bookshelves.

very hardPickaxe

Decorative Blocks

Flower Pot

Container

A small clay pot for displaying plants and flowers.

softAny

Painting Frame

Art

A wooden frame that displays various paintings when placed.

softAny

Banner

Fabric

Customizable cloth banner. Apply patterns using dyes.

softAny

Lantern

Light
15

A hanging light source. Provides warm illumination.

softAny

Torch

Light
14

Basic light source. Can be placed on walls or floors.

softAny

Glowstone

Light
15

Luminescent block that emits bright light. Found in caves.

softAnyZone 1, Zone 3

Liquids

Water

Natural

Life-giving liquid. Forms oceans, rivers, and lakes.

softBucketAll Zones

Lava

Natural
15

Molten rock that damages entities. Provides light and danger.

softBucketZone 2, Underground

Understanding Hytale Blocks

Hytale features a rich block system with various materials for building, decoration, and crafting. Each block has unique properties including hardness, tool requirements, and special behaviors.

Block Hardness

  • Soft: Quick to break with any tool (dirt, sand, snow)
  • Medium: Requires appropriate tool (wood, terracotta)
  • Hard: Needs metal tools (stone, ores)
  • Very Hard: Requires advanced tools (obsidian, mithril ore)

Mining Tips

Tool Efficiency

Using the correct tool type dramatically increases mining speed. Pickaxes for stone, axes for wood, shovels for dirt.

Ore Distribution

Common ores like coal and iron spawn at all depths. Rare ores like mithril only appear in specific zones at lower levels.

Light Sources

Blocks with luminance values emit light. Torches (14), Lanterns (15), and Glowstone (15) are popular lighting options.