Progression in Hytale is closely tied to how fast you can find better ores, upgrade crafting stations, and craft stronger gear. Each new ore tier opens access to improved weapons and armor, making exploration and combat much easier.
This guide explains where to find every ore currently available in Hytale, along with practical tips for farming them efficiently. Whether you are still in the early game or already exploring dangerous zones, this location guide will help you plan your mining routes and avoid wasting time.
General Tips Before Mining Ores
Before hunting for ores, a bit of preparation goes a long way.
- Most ores can be mined using an Iron Pickaxe, including high-tier ones like Adamantite
- Copper and Iron can even be mined with the starting pickaxe
- Bring a horse to move faster between caves and cliffs
- Carry cooked food and reliable weapons for mobs
- Place a chest near your farming route to store ores safely in case you die
It is usually smarter to craft weapons and armor first with a new ore rather than upgrading tools, since an Iron Pickaxe already works for most materials.
Copper Ore Locations
Copper is one of the first ores you will encounter.
Best places to find Copper:
- Caves in the Starting Forest Biome
- Caves in the Desert Biome, usually located south
- Snow Biome caves and cliff sides
Copper appears frequently in early-game caves, making it easy to farm in large amounts.
Iron Ore Locations
Iron is extremely common and easy to gather.
Best places to find Iron:
- Forest Biome caves
- Desert Biome surface areas
- Sandstone cliffs, hills, ravines, and caves
- Various underground cave systems
In desert areas, Iron is often visible on cliff walls, making surface farming very efficient.
Gold Ore Locations
Gold is less common but still fairly easy to locate.
Best places to find Gold:
- Desert Biome surface areas, usually south
- Underground caves
- Snow Biome caves
Farming Gold in the desert is recommended due to clear visibility and fewer obstacles.
Thorium Ore Locations
Thorium starts appearing in more dangerous areas.
Best places to find Thorium:
- Sandstone cliffs in the Desert Biome
- Desert caves and ravines
- Cliff sides and hill surfaces
Large deposits are often exposed on sandstone walls, making it possible to mine without going deep underground.
Silver Ore Locations
Silver is spread across colder and mountainous regions.
Best places to find Silver:
- Desert Biome cliffs
- Snow Biome hills and mountain sides
- Cave systems across multiple biomes
Look carefully at elevated areas, as Silver often spawns on exposed cliff faces.
Cobalt Ore Locations
Cobalt is mainly found in icy regions.
Best places to find Cobalt:
- Snow Biome mountain and hill cliffs
- Snow Biome caves
- Tundra caves
Exploring vertical terrain in snowy areas is the most reliable way to farm this ore.
Adamantite Ore Locations
Adamantite is one of the strongest and most valuable ores.
Best places to find Adamantite:
- Volcanic Islands in open water
- Near lava pools in the Cinder Waste
- Underground caves on Volcanic Islands
Adamantite commonly spawns near lava, so fire resistance and careful movement are recommended.
Mithril Ore Locations
Mithril is currently the hardest ore to farm consistently.
Known Mithril sources:
- Deep layers of Volcanic Islands (Zone 4)
- Caves beneath the Tundra biome
- Rare drops from Volcanic Island mobs, including boss skeletons
There is no reliable farming route for Mithril yet, and many players consider Adamantite more practical due to its availability.
Knowing where each ore spawns can save hours of wandering in Hytale. Focus on desert cliffs for early and mid-game ores, then transition to snowy regions and Volcanic Islands for high-tier materials. Since most ores can be mined with an Iron Pickaxe, prioritize crafting stronger gear to survive tougher zones. As future updates expand the world, more efficient farming routes may appear, but this guide covers everything currently available.