Hytale Crafting Guide: How to Track Down Thorium Ore and Ingots
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A comprehensive guide on where to find thorium ore in Hytale's Howling Sands desert, how to mine it underground, and the steps required to smelt and craft thorium gear.
Stepping up your gear in Hytale means leaving basic iron behind and diving into the hunt for thorium. As the natural progression tier for weapons, armor, and tools, thorium requires a bit more legwork and preparation than previous materials. According to a recent guide by Paulo Kawanishi over at Polygon, finding this crucial resource is all about heading into the right biome and knowing where to look underground.
Your primary destination for thorium is the Howling Sands, the desert region that serves as the second major zone in the game. While you can occasionally spot nodes on the surface or near mountain peaks, subterranean exploration is where you will find the best results. Look for circular cave openings on the map, head inside, and keep an eye out for rectangular green stones jutting out from the floors, walls, or ceilings. Any standard pickaxe will do the job for mining, meaning you do not need specialized tools just to harvest the raw ore.
Once you have secured your haul, smelting the ore into thorium ingots is straightforward, requiring just a basic furnace and standard fuel like wood or coal. However, actually putting those ingots to use requires upgrading your crafting stations. You will need to bring your blacksmith anvil, armorer workbench, and general workbench up to tier two before you can forge your new high-tier gear. For the full breakdown on maps and specific spawn patterns, you can check out the original report on Polygon.
Source: Polygon
Tags: Hytale, Guides, Crafting, PC Gaming, Hypixel Studios
Original article: Polygon