If you want to survive against the skeletons and the spiders and collect valuable resources, you’ll need plenty of tools, weapons, and pieces of armor. But before you can do that, you need to unlock and craft some Workbenches in Hytale. So, here’s a complete guide on unlocking all workbenches in Hytale and their crafting recipes so you can collect the right materials beforehand.
How to Unlock Workbenches in Hytale
Before you can craft all sorts of workbenches (there are over 10 to use), you need to unlock them. For that, you need to craft the classic Workbench in Hytale. Here’s how to do that:
- Open your Inventory by pressing Tab.
- Click on the Workbench in the Pocket Crafting menu. Do not choose the Builder’s Workbench.
- You’ll need 3x Any Stone and 4x Any Tree Trunk. These materials can easily be found near the spawn point.
- Once you have these materials, simply click on Craft, and you’ll get the Workbench in your inventory.
Equip it, place it wherever you want, and now’s the time to go to work. Read on for a complete list of all workbenches in Hytale that you can craft using the classic Workbench, their uses, and their crafting recipes.

All Workbenches in Hytale - Uses & Crafting Recipes
| Workbench | Purpose | Crafting Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace | Used for processing ores into metal bars. Upgrade to reduce smelting time and increase storage capacity. | 6x Any Tree Trunk 6x Any Stone |
| Armorer’s Workbench | Used for crafting basic armor. | 2x Copper Ingot 10x Any Tree Trunk 5x Any Stone |
| Blacksmith’s Anvil | Used for crafting basic weapons. | 2x Copper Ingot 10x Any Tree Trunk 5x Any Stone |
| Tanning Rack | Used for processing raw hides into leather. Upgrade to reduce processing time and increase storage capacity. | 6x Any Tree Trunk 3x Any Stone 3x Light Hide |
| Farmer’s Workbench | Used for crafting farming equipment and animal feed. | 6x Any Tree Trunk 20x Plant Fiber |
| Chef’s Stove | Used for cooking advanced dishes. | 2x Copper Ingot 10x Any Tree Trunk 5x Any Stone |
| Builder’s Workbench | Used for creating structural building blocks. | 6x Any Tree Trunk 3x Any Stone |
| Furniture Workbench | Used for crafting storage, decoration, and furniture items. | 6x Any Tree Trunk 4x Any Stone |
| Salvager’s Workbench | Used to salvage waste materials. Upgrade Workbench to Tier 2 to unlock. | 6x Iron Ingot 5x Any Tree Trunk 5x Any Stone |
| Alchemist’s Workbench | Used for crafting potions. Upgrade Workbench to Tier 2 to unlock. | 20x Any Stone 5x Gold Ingot 10x Venom Sac 10x Bone Fragments |
| Arcanist’s Workbench | Used for crafting explosives. Upgrade Workbench to Tier 2 to unlock. | 10x Thorium Ingot 30x Linen Scraps 20x Essence of the Void |
Hytale FAQs
Once you have unlocked the classic Workbench from your inventory, you can upgrade it to Tier 2 by collecting the following materials: 30x Copper Ingot, 20x Iron Ingot, and 20x Linen Scraps.
Yes, upgrading your Workbench to Tier 2 will unlock quick craft recipes for all weapons, including Daggers, Bow, Arrows, and Hammers. It’ll also allow you to craft better Pickaxes and Hatchets for quicker and easier mining.
Start with the classic Workbench so you can easily craft better weapons and get access to other workbenches as well. After that, it’s all about how you intend to play Hytale. If you want to explore, you’ll need better weapons and mining tools. Craft the Furnace and Blacksmith’s Anvil. For casual players who want to cook and farm, the Chef’s Stove and the Farmer’s Workbench are the natural choice.
If you want to play Hytale with your friends but can’t figure out how to set everything up, check out our detailed guide on Hytale Server Setup – How to Create & Join (Multiplayer Guide). And if you’re enjoying the game solo and are wondering what the Essence of Life does, our Hytale Essence of Life Guide will help you put it to good use.