Many players coming from Minecraft expect trees in Hytale to behave the same way, but that is not the case. In Hytale, trees do not drop saplings when cut down, which often leaves players confused about how to restore forests or maintain a steady wood supply.
Luckily, the game provides a clear system for regrowing trees once you understand how it works. This guide explains how to regrow trees in Hytale, how to craft saplings, and the best way to farm Essence of Life so you can keep wood close to your base at all times.
How Tree Regrowth Works in Hytale
In Hytale, trees only grow from crafted saplings. This means you must actively create and place saplings instead of waiting for random drops. The process revolves around the Farmer’s Workbench, which is unlocked through the standard Workbench.
To get started, you will need basic materials gathered from trees and plants:
- Tree Trunks from chopping down trees
- Plant Fiber from leaves and bush blocks
Once you have these, go to a regular Workbench and craft the Farmer’s Workbench from the third crafting tab.
How to Craft and Plant Saplings
After placing the Farmer’s Workbench, open it and navigate to the Saplings tab. Steps to create saplings:
- Choose the sapling type you want.
- Craft it using Essence of Life.
- Once crafted, place the saplings near your base.
For best results, space each sapling about 8 to 10 blocks apart. This gives trees enough room to grow properly. After a few in-game days, the saplings will mature into full trees.
Planting saplings near your base is extremely important. Without doing this, you will slowly be forced to travel farther away just to collect wood, which wastes time and slows progression.
How to Get Essence of Life
Essence of Life is required for crafting saplings, and you can obtain it in several ways. The simplest method early on is by collecting carrots and other plant-based items. You can also craft Essence of Life directly through the Farmer’s Workbench. However, the most efficient way to get a steady supply is through farming.
How to Farm Essence of Life Efficiently
Farming crops like wheat is one of the best long-term methods to produce Essence of Life. Here is how to set it up:
- Craft a Hoe and till soil near a water source.
- Use some Essence of Life to create a Wheat Seed Bag from the second tab of the Farmer’s Workbench.
- Plant the wheat seeds on the tilled soil.
- Optional but helpful: craft a Watering Can using Iron from the first tab to speed up growth.
- After a few days, harvest the wheat.
- Convert the harvested wheat into Essence of Life using the fourth tab of the Farmer’s Workbench.
This creates a simple loop where crops fuel more Essence of Life, which in turn supports tree regrowth and future farming.
Tree regrowth in Hytale is fully player-controlled, making it more strategic than random sapling drops. By crafting saplings through the Farmer’s Workbench and maintaining a reliable Essence of Life farm, you can secure a constant wood supply right next to your base. Once set up, this system saves time, reduces travel, and keeps your resource flow steady as you progress through the game.