Hytale is finally here, and managing your inventory efficiently is essential for survival, exploration, and base building. One of the very first storage solutions you should craft is the Chest, which allows you to safely store items and keep your inventory organized.
In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to craft and use a Chest in Hytale, including requirements, controls, and useful inventory management tips.
Do You Need a Workbench to Craft a Chest in Hytale?
No. One of the great things about early-game crafting in Hytale is that a Chest does not require a Workbench. You can craft it directly using Pocket Crafting by pressing TAB to open your inventory.
Chest Crafting Requirements
Before crafting a Chest, you must first obtain a Crude Hatchet, which is required to gather wood logs.
👉 How to Craft a Crude Hatchet in Hytale
If you haven’t crafted one yet, follow our complete guide below:
How to Craft a Chest in Hytale
Once you have your Crude Hatchet and enough wood, follow these steps:
- Press TAB to open your inventory
- Open the Pocket Crafting menu
- Select the Chest recipe
To craft a Chest, you will need:
- 10x Tree Logs
Click on Craft to create your Chest.

After crafting, select a suitable location and place the Chest in your base or shelter.

How to Use a Chest in Hytale
To open a Chest, simply look at it and press F. The storage system works very similarly to games like Minecraft, making it easy to understand for most players.
You can quickly move items between your inventory and the Chest by holding Shift and clicking on an item, which is extremely useful for fast sorting.

And that’s it! You now know how to craft and use a Chest in Hytale, a key item that helps you stay organized and progress faster.
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