How to Get Thorium in Hytale
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Thorium in Hytale is found in the Howling Sands biome, where it spawns along the sides of mountains and rocky ridges rather than deep underground. You collect it by exploring elevated terrain, scanning cliff faces, and mining exposed thorium veins embedded in stone.
This guide explains exactly where thorium spawns, what terrain to look for, and how to farm it efficiently without wasting time underground.
Where Thorium Spawns In Hytale
Thorium does not spawn randomly across the world. It is most easily found in the Howling Sands biome. Within that biome, it appears on mountain slopes, cliff walls, and elevated rock formations.
You will probably not find thorium by strip mining or digging straight down.
Howling Sands Terrain To Look For
The best thorium spots share the same terrain features.
Look for tall mountains with exposed stone faces. Thorium veins are visible on the sides of these mountains, often mixed into regular rock blocks.
If you are walking on flat desert ground, you are in the wrong place.
How To Spot Thorium Veins
Thorium appears as a distinct ore embedded in stone. It is usually exposed or partially exposed, making it easier to spot than deep ores.
Walk along mountain edges and look horizontally, not down. Many veins are at eye level or slightly above.
Climbing and circling mountains works better than digging.
Best Way To Farm Thorium
Efficient thorium farming is about movement and visibility.
Explore mountain ridges instead of valleys
Walk around cliffs rather than climbing straight up
Mine exposed veins before moving on
Mark good mountain routes on your map
Thorium respawn behavior depends on world settings, so covering large areas is usually more effective than camping one spot.
Tools And Preparation
Bring a reliable pickaxe and enough inventory space. Mountain routes involve a lot of movement, so light gear helps.
Food is also important since climbing and combat can drain stamina over time.
Common Mistakes When Looking For Thorium
Most players struggle because they search the wrong way.
Digging underground like iron or copper
Searching flat desert areas
Ignoring cliff sides and ridges
Expecting thorium in caves
Thorium is a surface mountain ore, not a deep mining resource.
Final Blurb
Thorium is easy to find once you stop mining and start climbing. Head to the Howling Sands, follow mountain edges, and scan cliff faces for exposed veins. Treat it like a terrain resource, not a cave ore, and farming becomes straightforward.
FAQ
Can thorium be found underground
No. Thorium spawns on mountain sides and exposed rock faces.
Is thorium only in Howling Sands
Yes. Thorium is biome specific.
Does thorium spawn in caves
No. It appears on surface stone, not cave walls.
What height does thorium spawn at
It spawns along mountain elevations, not at a fixed depth.
Is thorium rare
It is uncommon, but easy to spot once you know where to look.
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