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Looking for the strongest weapons in Hytale? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent countless hours testing every weapon in both PVE survival and PVP combat situations, and I can tell you right now that weapon choice makes a massive difference in how smoothly your adventure goes.
In early access Hytale, combat rewards speed and positioning over raw damage. The meta has shifted dramatically from what many players expected, with lighter weapons dominating the endgame. Whether you’re exploring dangerous caves, fighting bosses, or dueling other players, understanding weapon strengths is crucial for survival.
This comprehensive tier list breaks down every weapon available in Hytale’s current build, explaining not just rankings but the reasoning behind each placement. I’ll cover everything from crafting requirements to combat techniques, so you can make informed decisions about your loadout.
Before diving into specific weapons, you need to understand what makes a weapon strong in Hytale’s current meta. The ranking system considers multiple factors that go beyond simple damage numbers.
Attack speed determines how quickly you can land hits and reposition between strikes. Faster weapons let you maintain pressure while staying mobile, which is essential when fighting multiple enemies or aggressive mobs. Recovery time affects how vulnerable you are after each attack, with shorter recovery windows allowing safer hit-and-run tactics.
Mobility impacts your ability to dodge attacks and control positioning during fights. Weapons with charge attacks that propel you forward or backward offer significant tactical advantages. This becomes especially important in Hytale’s challenging endgame zones where one mistake can be fatal.
Current armor synergy matters because Adamantite armor boosts light attack damage. This means weapons with faster attack speeds benefit more from endgame gear. Additionally, stamina consumption varies between weapons, with heavier options draining more stamina per swing and limiting your defensive options.
Ultimate ability charge rate and effectiveness also factor into rankings. Some weapons build their ultimate meter quickly, while others take significantly longer. The power and utility of each ultimate varies dramatically between weapon types.
| Tier | Weapon | Best Material | Primary Use | Mobility | DPS | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Daggers | Mithril | Crowd Control | Excellent | High | Fast Charge |
| S | Two-Handed Mace | Adamantite | Burst Damage | Low | Highest | Medium Charge |
| S | Bow | Iron/Thorium | Ranged Safety | N/A | Medium | Powerful |
| A | One-Handed Sword | Mithril | Versatility | Good | Medium | Balanced |
| A | Hand Crossbow | Iron | Burst Ranged | N/A | Medium-High | Slow Charge |
| B | Two-Handed Axe | Cobalt | Heavy Damage | Medium | Medium | Slow Charge |
| C | Crude/Wooden Weapons | Any | Early Game Only | Varies | Very Low | N/A |
Mithril Daggers sit at the absolute top of the current meta, and for good reason. These weapons attack faster than anything else in Hytale, recover incredibly quickly between strikes, and provide unmatched mobility through their charge attack. In real combat situations against Hytale’s aggressive enemies, speed consistently outperforms raw damage output.
The charge attack deserves special attention because it transforms daggers into the most mobile weapon class. You can pounce forward to engage enemies, then use the momentum to bounce backward out of danger. Advanced players have discovered the “bunny hop” technique where you jump immediately upon landing from a charge attack, maintaining momentum and covering ground faster than sprinting.
Combat effectiveness scales beautifully with player skill. You can weave between enemy attacks, land quick hit combinations, and disengage before taking damage. The low stamina cost per strike means you always have resources available for blocking or dodging. Against groups of enemies, daggers let you apply pressure to multiple targets without committing to dangerous attack animations.
Mithril Daggers require specific materials including ten Mithril Ingots, three Storm Leather pieces, and one rare Voidheart. You’ll need a Tier 3 Blacksmith’s Anvil to craft them. While expensive, they represent the best investment for late-game combat efficiency.
The main weakness is lower per-hit damage compared to heavier weapons. You need to land complete attack combos for optimal damage, which requires staying in melee range longer. However, the incredible attack speed and recovery time more than compensate for this drawback in most situations.
The Two-Handed Mace delivers the highest per-hit damage in Hytale’s current build. Every single strike deals massive damage, meaning you don’t need to land full combo strings like other weapons. This consistency makes maces incredibly powerful once you master their timing.
The charge attack slams down in an area-of-effect explosion that damages multiple enemies simultaneously. You can jump before activating it to increase height and aim more precisely. This makes maces exceptional for escaping dangerous situations or repositioning during chaotic fights. The impact also staggers large enemies, creating openings for follow-up attacks.
Maces benefit tremendously from Adamantite armor’s light attack damage boost. Since each hit counts as a light attack and already deals high base damage, the multiplier effect is substantial. This synergy pushes mace DPS to the highest levels currently achievable in the game.
The major drawback is slow attack speed and lengthy animation commitment. You’re vulnerable during wind-ups and recoveries, which punishes positioning mistakes harshly. Against fast enemies or in PVP, missing an attack leaves you wide open for counterattacks. You need to bring excellent armor, plenty of cooked food, and develop strong timing instincts.
I recommend crafting both a mace and daggers for maximum flexibility. Use daggers for exploration and fast combat, then switch to the mace when you need raw damage output against tough enemies or bosses. This combination covers all situations effectively.
Bows represent the best ranged option currently available in Hytale. Their reliability, ease of crafting, and ability to engage enemies from complete safety make them essential for exploration and boss encounters. You can soften up tough enemies before they even reach melee range.
Arrows are remarkably easy to craft compared to other ranged ammunition. You’ll never struggle with resource shortages the way you might with crossbow bolts or magic staff essences. This accessibility means you can use your bow liberally without worrying about running out of ammunition mid-adventure.
The charged shot mechanic rewards aiming skill. You need to hold the attack button to achieve maximum damage and range, but this leaves you stationary and vulnerable. Finding safe positions to charge shots becomes part of the tactical depth. The ultimate ability fires three arrows simultaneously for massive burst damage at close to medium range.
Bows combo exceptionally well with daggers. Use dagger charge attacks to create distance, then switch to your bow and start firing. This hit-and-run playstyle leverages the strengths of both weapons while minimizing their weaknesses. Against boss enemies with predictable attack patterns, you can maintain range and deal consistent damage throughout entire fights.
Iron or Thorium bows provide sufficient damage for most situations. There’s no need to invest in Mithril materials for your bow since you’ll use it primarily for ranged initiation rather than sustained combat. Save those rare resources for melee weapons that benefit more from high-tier materials.
Swords offer the most balanced and forgiving combat experience in Hytale. One-handed variants let you equip shields in your off-hand, dramatically improving survivability. The shield blocks more damage than other weapons and allows shield bash pushes that knock back multiple enemies.
The versatility of off-hand equipment defines sword gameplay. You can use shields for defense, torches for lighting dark areas, or utility items as situations demand. Being able to freely swap between off-hand options while keeping your weapon ready provides significant tactical flexibility that two-handed weapons simply cannot match.
Attack patterns are consistent and easy to learn. Swords don’t have the complex timing requirements of maces or the positioning demands of daggers. This makes them excellent for newer players still learning Hytale’s combat system. You can focus on basic techniques like dodging and blocking without worrying about weapon-specific mechanics.
The charge attack propels you forward slightly, creating a bunny hop effect similar to daggers when timed correctly. While not as pronounced, it still offers meaningful mobility improvements during exploration and combat. You can chase fleeing enemies or retreat from dangerous situations with relative ease.
The main weakness is lower DPS compared to specialized weapons. Swords sit firmly in the middle ground, neither excelling nor failing at anything. Against tougher endgame enemies, fights take noticeably longer. However, the improved safety from shield usage often compensates for the extended combat duration.
Hand Crossbows fire faster than bows and can load up to six arrows at once. This creates impressive burst damage windows where you rapidly unload your entire magazine into a target. The ultimate ability fires a single powered shot that deals devastating damage.
The primary issue is reload time. After emptying your magazine, you’re stuck in a lengthy reload animation that leaves you vulnerable. Additionally, switching away from the crossbow resets your loaded ammunition, forcing you to reload again when you switch back. This severely limits tactical flexibility compared to bows.
Range suffers from pronounced gravity effects. Arrows drop much faster than bow shots, reducing effective engagement distance. You need to be closer to enemies to land consistent hits, which somewhat defeats the purpose of ranged weaponry. The shorter range also makes crossbows less useful for exploration and scouting.
Despite these limitations, hand crossbows excel in specific situations. If you build your entire strategy around crossbow usage and never switch weapons, the continuous burst damage output is impressive. Pair it with a shield for defense during reloads. The weapon works best when you can control engagement distance and have allies to draw enemy attention during your vulnerable moments.
Iron materials are sufficient for crossbows since you’re unlikely to main them throughout your adventure. Craft one for situational use, but don’t invest heavily in upgrades unless you’re committed to a crossbow-focused build.
Battleaxes deliver the second-highest per-hit damage after maces. The final hit in their combo string deals massive damage, rewarding players who can complete full combinations. The charge attack lunges forward and can be bunny hopped for mobility, giving axes some tactical flexibility.
The ultimate ability creates a whirlwind that damages all surrounding enemies for several seconds. This makes axes valuable for clearing crowds of weaker enemies. In specific situations like defending a position or fighting in tight spaces, the area damage becomes genuinely useful.
However, axes suffer from awkward damage distribution. Most of your DPS comes from landing that final combo hit, but the slow attack speed makes completing full combos difficult against mobile enemies. If you get interrupted mid-combo, your damage output plummets. This unreliability places axes below more consistent weapons.
In PVP situations, experienced opponents can dodge the slow final strike that carries most of your damage potential. This makes axes frustrating to use against skilled players. The long recovery time after missed attacks leaves you wide open for devastating counterattacks.
For optimal axe gameplay, focus on bunny hopping charge attacks. Strike with a charge, jump immediately upon landing, and repeat. This hit-and-run tactic maximizes safety while still dealing reasonable damage. However, daggers simply perform this role better in almost every situation.
Daggers require progressively rarer materials as you upgrade through tiers. Each upgrade significantly increases damage output and durability. Focus on reaching Thorium daggers for mid-game content, then push for Adamantite or Mithril when you’re ready for endgame challenges.
Crude Daggers craft at any workstation using three Rubble, two Plant Fiber, and two Sticks. These serve purely as emergency weapons when you spawn with nothing. Replace them as quickly as possible with Copper or better variants.
Copper Daggers require a Tier 1 Blacksmith’s Anvil along with four Copper Ingots, three Tree Trunks, and three Plant Fiber. Copper is abundant in cave entrances near the surface, making this your first real upgrade path.
Iron Daggers need four Iron Ingots, two Light Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 1 Anvil. Iron ore appears deeper underground but isn’t difficult to locate. This represents a solid mid-game weapon choice.
Thorium Daggers demand six Thorium Ingots, two Medium Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil. Thorium provides excellent damage for the accessibility of the materials. Many players stop here until they’re ready for true endgame content.
Cobalt Daggers cost eight Cobalt Ingots, two Heavy Leather, and three Shadowweave Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil. The Shadowweave requirement makes these harder to obtain than Thorium variants despite similar power levels. Generally not worth the extra effort compared to Thorium.
Adamantite Daggers require nine Adamantite Ingots, three Heavy Leather, and three Cindercloth Scraps at a Tier 3 Anvil. Adamantite represents late-game materials that take significant effort to farm. The damage increase justifies the investment for endgame content.
Mithril Daggers need ten Mithril Ingots, three Storm Leather, and one Voidheart at a Tier 3 Anvil. These represent the absolute pinnacle of craftable dagger power. Voidheart is extremely rare, so plan your crafting carefully. Only make Mithril weapons when you’re certain about your build choice.
Swords follow similar progression paths to daggers but with different material requirements. The resource costs are slightly higher, reflecting their status as versatile all-purpose weapons.
Crude Sword crafts with two Rubble, two Plant Fiber, and two Sticks. Like crude daggers, these are temporary starting weapons.
Copper Sword requires four Copper Ingots, four Tree Trunks, and three Plant Fiber at a Tier 1 Anvil. The extra trunk requirement compared to daggers reflects slightly higher material costs.
Iron Sword needs six Iron Ingots, three Light Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 1 Anvil. This represents a noticeable jump in resource requirements and damage output.
Thorium Sword demands eight Thorium Ingots, three Medium Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil. This makes an excellent general-purpose weapon for most content.
Cobalt Sword costs ten Cobalt Ingots, three Heavy Leather, and three Shadowweave Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil. Same accessibility concerns as Cobalt Daggers apply here.
Adamantite Sword requires eleven Adamantite Ingots, four Heavy Leather, and three Cindercloth Scraps at a Tier 3 Anvil. The increased ingot count makes swords slightly more expensive than daggers at this tier.
Mithril Sword needs six Mithril Ingots, four Storm Leather, and one Voidheart at a Tier 3 Anvil. Interestingly requires fewer Mithril Ingots than daggers, making it slightly more accessible for Mithril weapon crafting.
Maces follow identical material requirements to swords but produce two-handed weapons with higher damage per hit. The crafting progression mirrors sword advancement.
Crude Mace uses two Rubble, two Plant Fiber, and two Sticks.
Copper Mace requires four Copper Ingots, four Tree Trunks, and three Plant Fiber at a Tier 1 Anvil.
Iron Mace needs six Iron Ingots, three Light Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 1 Anvil.
Thorium Mace demands eight Thorium Ingots, three Medium Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil. This becomes a powerful mid-game option for players who prefer heavy damage over speed.
Cobalt Mace costs ten Cobalt Ingots, three Heavy Leather, and three Shadowweave Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil.
Adamantite Mace requires eleven Adamantite Ingots, four Heavy Leather, and three Cindercloth Scraps at a Tier 3 Anvil. Pairs exceptionally well with Adamantite armor’s damage boost.
Mithril Mace needs six Mithril Ingots, four Storm Leather, and one Voidheart at a Tier 3 Anvil.
Bows use similar resources but remain useful even at lower tiers. Many players stop at Iron or Thorium bows since the weapon primarily serves as a ranged option rather than a primary damage dealer.
Crude Bow crafts with two Rubble, two Plant Fiber, and two Sticks.
Copper Bow requires four Copper Ingots, four Tree Trunks, and three Plant Fiber at a Tier 1 Anvil.
Iron Bow needs six Iron Ingots, three Light Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 1 Anvil. This provides sufficient damage for most ranged needs.
Thorium Bow demands eight Thorium Ingots, three Medium Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil.
Cobalt Bow costs ten Cobalt Ingots, three Heavy Leather, and three Shadowweave Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil.
Adamantite Bow requires eleven Adamantite Ingots, four Heavy Leather, and three Cindercloth Scraps at a Tier 3 Anvil.
Mithril Bow needs six Mithril Ingots, four Storm Leather, and one Voidheart at a Tier 3 Anvil.
Battleaxes follow the same material costs as maces and swords. They represent two-handed options with different combat mechanics.
Crude Battleaxe uses two Rubble, two Plant Fiber, and two Sticks.
Copper Battleaxe requires four Copper Ingots, four Tree Trunks, and three Plant Fiber at a Tier 1 Anvil.
Iron Battleaxe needs six Iron Ingots, three Light Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 1 Anvil.
Thorium Battleaxe demands eight Thorium Ingots, three Medium Leather, and three Linen Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil.
Cobalt Battleaxe costs ten Cobalt Ingots, three Heavy Leather, and three Shadowweave Scraps at a Tier 2 Anvil.
Adamantite Battleaxe requires eleven Adamantite Ingots, four Heavy Leather, and three Cindercloth Scraps at a Tier 3 Anvil.
Mithril Battleaxe needs six Mithril Ingots, four Storm Leather, and one Voidheart at a Tier 3 Anvil.
Hand Crossbows have unique crafting requirements. Available from the moment you unlock the Blacksmith’s Anvil, you can craft crossbows in exchange for three Linen Scraps, three Light Leather, and six Iron Ingots. Unlike other weapons, crossbows don’t have multiple tier variants in the current build.
Bunny hopping transforms mobility for compatible weapons. The technique involves jumping immediately as you land from a charge attack, maintaining forward momentum without stopping. This creates a continuous hopping motion that covers ground faster than regular movement.
For daggers, press jump the instant your character touches the ground after the pounce animation. The timing is strict but becomes second nature with practice. You can also drastically increase jump height by jumping slightly before the charge attack activates, launching yourself much higher than normal.
Advanced players chain three charge attacks together, then complete their combo with regular attacks until the ultimate ability becomes available. This maximizes DPS while maintaining the mobility benefits of constant charge attack usage. The technique requires stamina management since charge attacks cost more stamina than regular swings.
Swords and axes can also bunny hop, though the effect is less pronounced. The forward lunge from their charge attacks still provides meaningful mobility when chained correctly. Practice the timing in safe areas before attempting it during combat.
Carrying multiple weapons lets you adapt to different situations mid-combat. The most powerful combination pairs daggers with a two-handed mace. Use daggers for mobility and exploration, then switch to the mace when you need maximum damage against tough enemies or bosses.
Another effective combo uses daggers with bows. Engage with dagger pounces, create distance with the backward momentum, then switch to your bow and fire while the enemy closes distance. This hit-and-run tactic maximizes safety while maintaining consistent damage output.
Keep in mind that switching weapons during combat can be dangerous. Learn when you have safe windows to switch, typically after killing an enemy or when you have significant distance. Getting caught mid-switch by an aggressive enemy can be fatal.
All weapons except shields consume the same amount of stamina when blocking, giving daggers a defensive advantage. Their quick attack animations mean you spend less time vulnerable after blocking, letting you resume offense faster than heavy weapons.
Never let your stamina deplete completely. Without stamina, you cannot block, dodge, or use charge attacks. Managing this resource separates skilled players from those who constantly die. Watch your stamina bar and disengage before it runs out.
Some players alternate between a mace for attacking and daggers for blocking. Switch to daggers when you need to block, absorb the hit, then switch back to the mace for your counterattack. This advanced technique maximizes both defensive capability and damage output, though it resets your ultimate ability meter with each switch.
Each weapon’s ultimate ability charges through dealing damage. Daggers build charge quickly due to fast attack speed, while slower weapons take longer despite higher per-hit damage. Understanding charge rates helps you plan when ultimates will be available.
Dagger ultimate unleashes a rapid melee combo that deals massive damage. Use it when you have a clear window to attack without interruption. The animation locks you in place briefly, so timing is crucial.
Mace ultimate slams the ground in a large area, damaging and staggering all nearby enemies. Jump before activating to gain height and better aim the impact zone. This works excellently for escaping when surrounded or repositioning during chaotic fights.
Bow ultimate fires three arrows simultaneously. At close to medium range, all three arrows can hit a single target for devastating burst damage. Against bosses or tough enemies, wait until you have a clean shot before using your ultimate.
Sword ultimate varies between one-handed and two-handed variants. One-handed swords combined with shields provide defensive ultimates, while two-handed versions focus on damage output.
Adamantite armor provides light attack damage bonuses that benefit different weapons unequally. Daggers gain the most since every hit is a light attack and they hit frequently. Maces also benefit substantially because their high base damage gets multiplied by the armor bonus.
Axes theoretically benefit, but only if you land the third hit in their combo string consistently. Given how difficult this is against mobile enemies, the armor synergy becomes unreliable. Swords benefit moderately, sitting in the middle ground as usual.
When choosing which weapon to invest Mithril materials into, consider that Adamantite armor essentially makes your choice even more impactful. The armor amplifies your weapon’s natural strengths, making good weapons even better.
For PVE content, the dagger and mace combination dominates. Use daggers for exploration and normal enemy encounters, leveraging their mobility to cover ground quickly and fight safely. Switch to the mace for boss fights or when you encounter particularly tough enemies that require maximum damage output.
Carry a bow as your third weapon for ranged initiation. Soften up enemies before they reach melee range, or use it to pull single enemies from groups. The bow’s safety and accessibility make it essential for PVE success.
Against crowds of weaker enemies, daggers excel. You can maintain constant pressure on multiple targets without committing to dangerous long animations. The ability to disengage instantly prevents getting overwhelmed.
For boss encounters, consider your fighting style. Patient players who can learn boss patterns benefit from bows, maintaining range and dealing consistent damage. Aggressive players who want faster kills should use maces, accepting the risk for higher damage output.
PVP combat in Hytale heavily favors speed and unpredictability. Daggers dominate because human opponents struggle to predict and counter the constant mobility. The charge attack can engage, disengage, or reposition instantly, giving you control over fight pacing.
Maces suffer in PVP because experienced players dodge the slow attacks. Missing a mace swing in PVP creates much more dangerous windows than missing against AI enemies. The risk-reward ratio tilts toward risk against skilled opponents.
Bows become situational in PVP. They work well for initial damage but most players close distance quickly. The charge time leaves you vulnerable to aggressive rushes. However, in team fights, dedicated bow users supporting melee teammates can be effective.
Swords with shields offer the most defensive PVP option. The shield’s superior blocking and bash ability control enemy positioning. This works better against less skilled opponents but struggles against optimal play that uses spacing and timing to bypass shields.
Start by crafting crude weapons immediately. Don’t waste time punching trees when you can craft basic tools and weapons within minutes. Your first goal is reaching Copper tier weapons and armor.
Copper ore appears in cave entrances near the surface. You don’t need to venture deep underground. Gather enough for a full copper weapon set and basic copper armor. This provides sufficient protection for early exploration.
Next, target Iron ore which requires deeper mining but isn’t difficult to locate. Iron weapons represent your early-to-mid game loadout. Focus on crafting an Iron Sword and Iron Bow first for versatility, then consider Iron Daggers if you want to practice the mobility playstyle.
Thorium becomes your mid-game target. The ore appears at moderate depths and is fairly abundant once you know where to look. Thorium weapons provide excellent damage for the resource investment required.
Upgrade your Blacksmith’s Anvil to Tier 2 to craft Thorium gear. Prioritize Thorium Daggers and either a Thorium Mace or Thorium Sword depending on your preferred playstyle. Your Iron Bow remains sufficient, though a Thorium upgrade is worthwhile if you have extra materials.
Leather and cloth materials become more important at this stage. Hunt animals regularly to stockpile leather of all tiers. Linen and other cloth scraps drop from humanoid enemies and chests. Never pass up these materials since they gate weapon crafting.
Cobalt and Adamantite represent late-game ores requiring deep underground exploration. Both are significantly rarer than Thorium. Focus on systematic mining at the appropriate depth levels rather than random exploration.
Shadowweave Scraps needed for Cobalt weapons come from specific enemy types in deeper zones. Farm these enemies methodically when you encounter them. Cindercloth required for Adamantite gear is similarly gated behind tougher content.
Heavy Leather drops from larger, more dangerous animals. You’ll need to hunt them specifically rather than collecting it passively during exploration. Storm Leather for Mithril gear comes from even rarer sources.
Mithril represents the absolute endgame material. The ore is extremely rare and requires Tier 3 crafting stations. More critically, Voidheart is needed for all Mithril weapons and is incredibly difficult to obtain.
Don’t rush toward Mithril. Adamantite weapons perform excellently and are much more accessible. Only pursue Mithril crafting when you’re ready to tackle the absolute hardest content Hytale offers.
When you do craft Mithril weapons, choose carefully. You won’t have enough Voidheart to make multiple weapons. Based on current meta analysis, Mithril Daggers provide the best return on investment. Mithril Swords are acceptable if you prefer balanced gameplay over optimization.
Master the aerial charge attack by jumping before activating your charge. This launches you higher and farther, letting you escape dangerous situations or initiate from unexpected angles. In PVP, the vertical movement makes you harder to track and hit.
The backwards bounce from landing a charge attack can be extended by immediately charging again in the opposite direction. This creates a rhythm where you’re constantly mobile, never stopping long enough for enemies to land clean hits.
Your ultimate ability requires practice to use effectively. The rapid combo locks you in place, so only activate it when you’re confident you won’t be interrupted. Against single tough enemies or bosses, wait for clear openings like after they complete major attacks.
Always jump before using your ultimate ability. The extra height gives you more time to aim the impact zone and makes the slam cover a larger effective area. This technique transforms the ultimate from good to exceptional.
Cancel your charge attack mid-animation by blocking if you realize you’re about to take damage. This defensive option prevents common mistakes where you commit to attacks that would get you killed. Better to cancel and reset than die to a preventable hit.
Bring lots of cooked food when using maces. Your health will fluctuate more than with other weapons due to the risky attack patterns. Having food hotkeyed for quick healing between engagements keeps you in fights longer.
Learn enemy attack patterns to maximize charged shot windows. Most enemies have predictable attack rhythms with clear gaps. Fire during these gaps to maintain damage pressure while staying safe.
Combine terrain with bow usage. Position yourself on elevated ground or behind obstacles that block enemy approaches. This extends the time you can safely shoot before needing to reposition.
The ultimate ability’s three-arrow burst works best at medium range. Too close and arrows spread too wide, too far and damage falls off. Practice finding the optimal distance where all three arrows consistently hit your target.
Shield bash is more useful than many players realize. The pushback effect creates space against aggressive enemies and interrupts attack animations. Against groups, repeated bashes can control positioning and prevent getting surrounded.
Your off-hand flexibility is your greatest strength. Carry a torch for dark areas, a shield for combat, and utility items for specific situations. Freely swapping between these options while keeping your sword ready provides unmatched versatility.
The charge attack’s forward momentum works excellently for closing gaps. Against ranged enemies or fleeing targets, the lunge lets you maintain pressure when they try to kite.
Mithril Daggers are currently the strongest weapon in Hytale. Their exceptional attack speed, mobility from charge attacks, and low stamina consumption make them dominant in both PVE and PVP content. The weapon scales excellently with Adamantite armor and maintains effectiveness throughout all content.
Craft Thorium weapons. While Cobalt provides slightly higher damage, the additional Shadowweave Scraps requirement makes them significantly harder to obtain. Thorium offers better damage-per-effort ratio and lets you progress faster toward Adamantite tier.
Voidheart is an extremely rare material that drops from high-tier enemies in endgame zones. The exact drop sources remain under investigation, but it appears to come from particularly challenging content. Most players won’t obtain Voidheart until they’ve exhausted other progression paths.
No. Bows serve primarily as ranged initiation tools rather than main damage dealers. Iron or Thorium bows provide sufficient performance for this role. Save your rare Mithril materials and Voidheart for melee weapons that benefit more from the upgrade.
Carry Mithril Daggers as your primary weapon, an Adamantite or Thorium Mace as your secondary, and an Iron or Thorium Bow as your ranged option. This combination provides mobility for exploration, maximum damage for tough enemies, and ranged safety for initiation.
Only weapons with charge attacks that propel you forward or backward can bunny hop. Daggers, swords, and axes all support the technique, though daggers execute it most effectively. Maces, bows, and crossbows cannot bunny hop.
Yes, weapons degrade with use and eventually break if not repaired. You can repair weapons at the Blacksmith’s Anvil using appropriate materials. Keep repair materials on hand during long expeditions to avoid being caught without a functional weapon.
One-handed swords paired with shields offer the most forgiving experience for new players. The balanced attack patterns, defensive capabilities, and versatility make them ideal while learning Hytale’s combat mechanics. Once comfortable, experiment with daggers or maces based on your preferred playstyle.
Use weapons with area-of-effect attacks like maces or axes to catch mobile dagger users. Alternatively, maintain distance with a bow and punish their approach attempts. The key is controlling engagement distance and not letting them dictate fight pacing with constant repositioning.
Prioritize attack speed and mobility for most situations. These stats provide more consistent value than raw damage because they improve safety and DPS simultaneously. Only prioritize pure damage when you’re confident in your positioning and timing skills.
No, two-handed weapons require both hands and cannot be paired with shields or off-hand items. This is the fundamental trade-off between one-handed and two-handed weapon variants.
After extensive testing across PVE and PVP content, Mithril Daggers represent the best overall weapon choice in Hytale’s current build. Their speed, mobility, and consistent damage output make them dominant in virtually every situation. The bunny hop technique transforms exploration and combat simultaneously, providing unmatched versatility.
For players who prefer raw damage over speed, the Two-Handed Mace offers the highest per-hit damage and excellent burst potential. When paired with daggers for mobility, this combination covers all scenarios effectively.
Don’t overlook bows despite their A-tier ranking. Every player should carry a bow for ranged initiation and safety. The weapon’s accessibility and utility make it essential regardless of your primary melee choice.
As Hytale continues receiving balance updates during early access, weapon rankings may shift. However, the fundamental principles of speed, mobility, and consistent damage output will likely remain important regardless of specific numerical changes.
Focus on mastering the mechanics of your chosen weapons rather than constantly switching based on minor balance adjustments. Player skill with a specific weapon outweighs small statistical advantages in most situations.
