How to Obtain Light, Medium, and Heavy Leather in Hytale

You might think snagging leather in Hytale would be a walk in the park, but it turns out you’ll need to gather three distinct types—light, medium, and heavy—to craft a variety of essential items and upgrades, including the all-important backpack.

To save yourself from aimlessly hunting down random creatures in hopes of getting the right leather, here’s a breakdown of where to find what you need.

Since you’ll be hunting both passive and aggressive mobs, make sure to equip yourself with the best weapons and armor available.

To obtain each type of leather in Hytale, you’ll first need to hunt specific animals for their hides:

After gathering the necessary hides, you’ll need to use a Tanning Rack to convert them into usable leather. You can craft the Tanning Rack using:

Keep in mind that processing hides takes at least 30 seconds, and the level one bench can only hold two different types of hides or leather at a time. So, it’s a good idea to find something else to do while you wait.

While hunting specific animals is the most reliable method, you can also stumble upon various types of leather while exploring. If you discover a structure like an old ruin, be sure to check any chests inside—you might just strike it lucky.