Hytale Ore Locations: Where to Find Every Ore by Zone
Hytale Ore Locations: Where to Find Every Ore by Zone
Find every ore in Hytale with this zone-by-zone location guide. Learn where Copper, Iron, Thorium, Cobalt, and Adamantite spawn across all four zones of Orbis.
Ores in Hytale spawn in specific zones and depths. This guide covers where to find each ore type, from common Copper in the Emerald Wilds to rare Adamantite in the Cinder Wastes.
Ore Spawn Overview
Section titled “Ore Spawn Overview”| Ore | Primary Zone(s) | Depth | Required Pickaxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Zone 1 (Emerald Wilds) | Surface to mid-depth | Crude |
| Iron | Zones 1-2 | Mid to deep | Copper |
| Thorium | Zones 1-3 | Deep underground | Iron |
| Cobalt | Zones 3-4 (Whisperfrost Frontiers, Devastated Lands) | Deep underground | Thorium |
| Adamantite | Zone 4 (Devastated Lands) | Deep, especially Cinder Wastes | Thorium/Cobalt |
Zone 1: Emerald Wilds
Section titled “Zone 1: Emerald Wilds”The starting zone contains the most accessible ores for early progression.
Copper
Section titled “Copper”- Location: Throughout Zone 1 underground
- Depth: Surface to mid-level caves
- Abundance: Very common
- Tips: Check cave entrances and hillsides for exposed veins
- Location: Deeper underground in Zone 1
- Depth: Below copper level, in deeper cave systems
- Abundance: Common
- Tips: Mine below Y-level 40 for best results
Thorium
Section titled “Thorium”- Location: Deep caves in Zone 1
- Depth: Deepest cave levels
- Abundance: Uncommon
- Tips: Also drops from Skeleton Praetorian boss
Zone 2: Howling Sands
Section titled “Zone 2: Howling Sands”The desert zone offers better iron deposits and introduces more thorium.
- Location: Underground throughout Zone 2
- Depth: All underground levels
- Abundance: Common (more than Zone 1)
- Tips: Desert caves often have larger deposits
Thorium
Section titled “Thorium”- Location: Deep underground in Zone 2
- Depth: Mid to deep levels
- Abundance: Uncommon
- Tips: Check Scaraki ruins for exposed veins
Zone 3: Whisperfrost Frontiers
Section titled “Zone 3: Whisperfrost Frontiers”The frozen zone introduces cobalt and has good thorium deposits.
Thorium
Section titled “Thorium”- Location: Underground throughout Whisperfrost Frontiers
- Depth: Mid to deep levels
- Abundance: Common
- Tips: Mountain caves are rich in thorium
Cobalt
Section titled “Cobalt”- Location: Deep underground in Whisperfrost Frontiers
- Depth: Deepest cave levels
- Abundance: Uncommon
- Tips: Look for blue-tinted ore in frozen caves
Zone 4: Devastated Lands
Section titled “Zone 4: Devastated Lands”The endgame zone contains all ore types with the highest concentrations of rare materials.
Cobalt
Section titled “Cobalt”- Location: Throughout Zone 4 underground
- Depth: Mid to deep levels
- Abundance: Common
- Tips: More accessible here than in Whisperfrost Frontiers
Adamantite
Section titled “Adamantite”Adamantite is the rarest ore and primarily spawns in the Devastated Lands.
Best Location: Cinder Wastes
The Cinder Wastes subregion has the highest Adamantite concentration:
- Open your map and look for the volcanic region
- Search for purple blocks indicating Adamantite deposits
- The Cinder Wastes are typically near the ocean
- Dig underground for higher concentrations
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Required Pickaxe | Thorium or Cobalt (changed in Update 2) |
| Appearance | Purple-tinted ore blocks |
| Depth | Deep underground, more common in caves |
Update 2 Ore Changes
Section titled “Update 2 Ore Changes”Update 2 significantly improved ore distribution across all zones:
| Change | Description |
|---|---|
| Increased Ore Density | More ore spawns throughout the world |
| Devastated Lands Boost | Underground has significantly more ore |
| New Chunk Only | Changes only apply to newly generated chunks |
Important: If you have already explored an area, travel to unexplored territory to benefit from the improved ore distribution. Chunks generated before Update 2 retain the old ore spawns.
Ore by Depth Chart
Section titled “Ore by Depth Chart”| Depth | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Copper | — | — | — |
| Shallow | Copper | Iron | Thorium | Cobalt |
| Mid | Copper, Iron | Iron, Thorium | Thorium, Cobalt | Cobalt, Adamantite |
| Deep | Iron, Thorium | Thorium | Cobalt | Adamantite |
Mining Tips by Zone
Section titled “Mining Tips by Zone”Zone 1 (Emerald Wilds)
Section titled “Zone 1 (Emerald Wilds)”- Natural caves near the surface often expose copper veins
- Dig deeper for iron—surface mining won’t find much
- Check undead encampments for easy thorium access
Zone 2 (Howling Sands)
Section titled “Zone 2 (Howling Sands)”- Desert canyon caves have good iron deposits
- Underground ruins often have ore exposed in walls
- Heat isn’t a factor underground—bring food instead
Zone 3 (Whisperfrost Frontiers)
Section titled “Zone 3 (Whisperfrost Frontiers)”- Mountain caves are the best source for thorium
- Bundle up—cold affects you even underground near the surface
- Cobalt appears in frozen cave ice formations
Zone 4 (Devastated Lands)
Section titled “Zone 4 (Devastated Lands)”- The Cinder Wastes is your destination for Adamantite
- Underground Jungle caves also contain rare ores
- Bring fire resistance for lava lake areas
Related Guides
Section titled “Related Guides”- Mining Guide - Pickaxe progression and mining mechanics
- Skeleton Praetorian Guide - Get Thorium Ingots from the boss
- Emerald Wilds - Zone 1 overview
- Devastated Lands - Zone 4 overview
Last reviewed: January 2026