Night falls quickly in Hytale, and darkness can be deadly. When you step into caves or explore after sunset, you need reliable light to survive and find valuable resources. Learning how to make torches in Hytale is one of the first skills that will keep you safe and help you explore with confidence. This guide will show you everything you need to know about crafting crude torches, gathering materials, and using them effectively for Hytale survival.
Key Takeaways
- Crude Torches require just 3 materials: 1 Plant Fiber, 1 Tree Sap, and 1 Stick
- You can craft Hytale torches directly from your Pocket Crafting menu (no workbench needed)
- One crafting session gives you 4 torches, making it very resource-efficient
- Tree Sap drops when chopping trees with a hatchet – look for yellow/orange spots on the ground
- Plant Fiber comes from breaking bushes, grass, and foliage around your spawn area
- Sticks can be picked up from the forest floor using the F key
- Torches can be placed on walls or floors and toggled on/off with the F key
- Hytale lighting prevents monster spawns in illuminated areas
Why Torches Are Essential for Hytale Survival
In Hytale survival, darkness isn’t just inconvenient – it’s dangerous. When night comes or you enter underground areas, hostile creatures spawn in dark spaces. Having a steady supply of Hytale torches means you can explore caves safely, build well-lit bases, and move around at night without fear. Hytale lighting also helps you mark important locations and find your way back to base when exploring far from spawn.
The crude torch is your first and most important light source. Unlike other games where you might need coal right away, Hytale torches use natural materials you can gather immediately in Zone 1. This makes them perfect for beginners and ensures you’re never left in the dark during those crucial first days.
Gathering Your Torch Materials
The beauty of Hytale torch crafting is that all materials come from the same area – forests and grasslands around your spawn. Here’s exactly where to find each ingredient:
Plant Fiber Locations
Plant fiber is the easiest material to gather. You’ll find it by breaking:
- Tall grass patches
- Small bushes and shrubs
- Foliage at the base of trees
- Decorative plants in meadows
Simply punch or use any tool on these plants, and they’ll drop plant fiber that you can pick up. Focus on areas with lots of grass and bushes – you can usually gather 5-10 fibers in just a few minutes of exploring.
Tree Sap Gathering Guide
Tree sap is the fuel for your torches and requires a bit more effort. Here’s how to get it efficiently:
- Craft a Crude Hatchet first – While you can gather sap with bare hands, a hatchet makes tree chopping much faster
- Chop full trees – Use your hatchet on tree trunks until they break
- Look for yellow/orange drops – When trees break, tree sap appears as small colored droplets on the ground
- Collect quickly – Sap drops can disappear if left too long, so grab them immediately
Pro tip: Chop multiple trees in one area before collecting. This creates a “sap run” where you can efficiently gather all drops at once.
Stick Collection Tips
Sticks are scattered throughout forest floors and are the easiest material to collect:
- Walk through wooded areas and look for fallen branches
- Move close to sticks and press F to pick them up
- Check around tree bases and in clearings
- Sticks respawn regularly, so revisit areas often
You can also get sticks by breaking tree branches with your hatchet, but picking them from the ground is much faster.
Step-by-Step Torch Crafting Guide
Once you have your materials, crafting Hytale torches is simple and fast. Follow these steps exactly:
Step 1: Open Pocket Crafting
Press TAB to open your inventory. You’ll see your materials on the right side and the Hytale crafting panel on the left. Make sure you have at least 1 of each material visible in your inventory.
Step 2: Find the Torch Recipe
Look through the Hytale crafting recipe list until you see “Crude Torch.” The recipe will show you exactly what materials you need and how many torches you can craft with your current supplies.
Step 3: Craft Your Torches
Click on the crude torch recipe and then click “Craft.” The game will consume 1 plant fiber, 1 tree sap, and 1 stick, giving you 4 Hytale torches in return. This is incredibly efficient – one set of materials creates multiple light sources.
Step 4: Organize Your Inventory
Drag your new torches to your hotbar for easy access. Since torches stack, you can carry dozens without taking up much inventory space. Consider keeping them in your first hotbar slot for quick placement when exploring caves.
Advanced Torch Usage Strategies
Mastering Hytale torches goes beyond basic crafting. Here are pro strategies that will make your exploration safer and more efficient:
Strategic Torch Placement
Don’t just place torches randomly – use them as a navigation system:
- Right-hand rule: Place torches only on the right wall when entering caves. To exit, follow torches on your left
- Intersection markers: Use 2-3 torches together at cave intersections to mark important paths
- Base perimeter: Ring your shelter with torches to create a visible safe zone
- Resource markers: Place extra torches near valuable ore deposits or special locations
Torch Toggle Techniques
Hytale torches can be turned on and off without breaking them:
- Walk up to any placed torch and press F to toggle it
- This preserves the torch as a marker even when you don’t need light
- Useful for reducing visual clutter in built-up areas
- Helps maintain clean navigation systems in complex cave networks
Off-Hand Torch Management
Many players struggle with using torches while holding tools. Here’s the current system:
- You can equip torches in your off-hand slot
- However, you can’t place torches from off-hand while holding tools
- Switch to an empty hand to place torches, then re-equip your tool
- This limitation might change in future updates based on player feedback
Common Torch Problems and Solutions
Even experienced players encounter issues with Hytale torches. Here are solutions to the most common problems:
Torches Not Lighting Up
If your torches appear dark or don’t emit light:
- Check graphic settings: Some quality settings affect torch rendering
- Restart the game: Graphic glitches often fix themselves with a restart
- Verify placement: Make sure torches are placed on solid blocks, not transparent materials
- Toggle the torch: Press F on placed torches to cycle them on/off
Can’t Place Torches
When torch placement fails:
- Check your hand: You need an empty hand to place torches (not holding tools)
- Verify target block: Torches need solid surfaces – they won’t place on glass or certain special blocks
- Check distance: Stand close enough to the target block
- Try a different angle: Some blocks have specific placement requirements
Torches Disappearing
If placed torches vanish:
- Check for updates: Some early versions had torch bugs that were fixed later
- Verify game mode: Creative mode might have different torch behavior than survival
- Check world settings: Custom world settings can affect torch persistence
Complete Material Reference Table
| Material | Best Location | Gathering Method | Pro Tips |
| Plant Fiber | Grasslands, forest edges | Break bushes and grass | Focus on areas with dense vegetation |
| Tree Sap | Any forest area | Chop trees with hatchet | Collect drops immediately before they disappear |
| Sticks | Forest floors | Press F to pick up | Revisit areas as sticks respawn regularly |
Torch Integration with Your Survival Base
Hytale torches work best when integrated into your overall base design. Here’s how to create an efficient lighting system:
Base Lighting Zones
Divide your base into lighting zones for different purposes:
- Storage areas: Bright lighting for easy item identification
- Crafting stations: Focused light around workbenches and furnaces
- Sleeping areas: Dimmer, cozy lighting for bedrolls
- Entrance/exit: Bright torches to mark safe paths
Automated Lighting Systems
While Hytale torches are manual, you can create semi-automated systems:
- Place torches at regular intervals along main paths
- Use toggleable torches for areas that need variable lighting
- Create torch “highways” connecting important base areas
- Mark resource areas with extra torches for night gathering
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I place torches in off-hand while holding tools?
Currently, Hytale torches can’t be placed from the off-hand slot while you’re holding tools or weapons. You need to switch to an empty hand to place torches, then re-equip your tool. Many players have requested this feature to be added in future updates, as it would make cave exploration much more convenient.
Do torches prevent monsters from spawning in Hytale?
Yes, Hytale torches create light areas that prevent most hostile mobs from spawning. However, the light radius is smaller than in some other games, so you need to place torches strategically with minimal gaps. Torches won’t despawn existing monsters – they only prevent new spawns in illuminated areas. This makes proper torch spacing crucial for base defense.
Why are my torches not lighting up properly?
If your Hytale torches appear dark or don’t emit light, try these fixes: First, check your graphic settings – some quality options affect torch rendering. Second, restart the game as this often fixes visual glitches. Third, verify that torches are placed on solid blocks. Finally, try toggling the torch with the F key to reset its lighting state.
Can I place torches from off-hand slot?
No, currently you cannot place Hytale torches directly from the off-hand slot while holding tools. The game requires an empty hand for torch placement. This is a common complaint in the community, and many hope future updates will add this quality-of-life feature. For now, you must manually switch hands to place torches.
How do I equip torch and pickaxe at the same time?
To equip both a torch and pickaxe simultaneously in Hytale, put the torch in your off-hand slot and the pickaxe in your main hand. While you can’t place torches from the off-hand, this setup lets you quickly switch between mining and placing torches by swapping hands rather than accessing your inventory.
Are there different torch models for walls vs ground?
Yes, Hytale torches have different visual models depending on placement. Wall-mounted torches include brackets that attach them to surfaces, while floor torches have a simple base. This visual difference helps with aesthetics and makes torch placement look more natural in different situations.
What graphic settings affect torch lighting?
Several graphic settings can impact Hytale torch appearance: Shadow quality affects how torch light interacts with the environment, lighting quality determines torch glow smoothness, and particle effects can influence torch flame appearance. If torches look wrong, try adjusting these settings or restarting the game.
Conclusion
Mastering how to make torches in Hytale is essential for safe exploration and successful survival. With this guide, you now know everything about gathering materials, crafting crude torches, and using them strategically to light up your world. Remember that Hytale torches are more than just light sources – they’re navigation tools, base defense systems, and exploration enablers.
Start practicing these techniques in your world, and you’ll quickly become confident in exploring caves, building well-lit bases, and surviving the darkest nights. The skills you learn with Hytale torches will serve you throughout your entire adventure in Orbis.
For more Hytale crafting guides and advanced survival tips, check out our The Forge crafting system guide and Arcane Odyssey tips to improve your overall gameplay strategy.
