The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues as I scrambled to repair my worn leather armor. A twig snapped behind me. I whirled around, the crude stone axe heavy in my grip, realizing how ill-prepared I was for the night. If you want to thrive in the dangerous world of Hytale, upgrading your gear beyond basic stone tools is a must.
You’ll need Linen Cloth, in addition to Iron, to progress into the Iron Age. Metal is far denser than wood, and you need something sturdier than vines to bind those crafts together.
Where to find Linen Cloth in Hytale
I remember the sting of my grandmother’s needle as she mended my favorite quilt; some things just can’t be rushed. Similarly, unlike Sticks or Stone Rubble, you won’t find Linen Cloth scattered on the ground. Instead, it’s a drop from Skeletons, a fairly common enemy. Unlike their counterparts in Minecraft, Hytale‘s Skeletons aren’t harmed by sunlight. Still, they seem to prefer shady spots, lurking in ruined fortresses or underground caves until nightfall. I advise fighting them during the day, as Skeletons become bolder at night and often have backup.
Skeletons might seem weak at first glance. They have limited awareness, and their attacks inflict minimal damage. However, they move faster than expected, and you’ll rarely encounter just one. A reckless approach can quickly turn into a deadly mob. The skeletons are the threads, and you are the fabric about to be torn.
What is the best strategy for dealing with Skeletons in Hytale?
From my experience, a Bow and Arrow works best. Their poor awareness makes it easy to sneak up and inflict significant damage with a headshot. Regular Skeletons fall with about three Crude arrows, or just two well-aimed sneak attacks. Furthermore, you can lure individual Skeletons away from the group with a strategic shot and some taunting, thinning their ranks one bone at a time. This turns the battlefield into a manageable series of one-on-one encounters.
Can Linen Cloth be found anywhere else in Hytale besides Skeletons?
Besides Bone Fragments, Linen Cloth is the second most common drop from Skeletons. It can also appear in Ancient Chests hidden within forts, so be sure to check those after clearing out the Skeletons.
With Linen Cloth, you can craft several useful items at your Worktable, including:
- Iron Hammer
- Iron Hatchet
- Iron Pickaxe
- Iron Shovel
- Thorium Hatchet
- Thorium Pickaxe
Iron and Thorium tools represent a major improvement over Crude tools, offering better stats and durability. If you intend to tackle the tougher challenges Hytale presents, stocking up on Linen Cloth is a smart move.
How does the upgrade to Iron tools change gameplay in Hytale?
Upgrading is like trading in a rusty old bicycle for a sleek, high-performance motorcycle; the difference is night and day. Crude tools are great for getting started, but they won’t last long when facing stronger enemies or trying to harvest rarer resources. Iron tools allow you to mine better ores, chop down tougher trees, and deal more damage in combat. That, in turn, opens up new crafting recipes and areas to explore, letting you take on more challenging content.
Acquiring Linen Cloth is a small step that unlocks a world of possibilities, setting you up for success in the long run. But is spending so much time hunting skeletons really the most efficient way to progress?