VD_BetterEssence.zip
23 Feb 2026
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CurseForge · Hytale mod
Better Essence
Adds new types and crafting recipes for essence!
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Quick answer
Which Better Essence release should I use?
Latest stable file VD_BetterEssence.zip
Game version Not listed
Mod system Built-in Hytale mod system
Better Essence VD_BetterEssence.zip targets Hytale. Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer. No required dependencies listed for this file.
Where it goes
Where should Better Essence be installed in Hytale?
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
Separate client mod Not supported
World host / dedicated server Required
Mod system for this release Built-in Hytale mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
Put Hytale mods on the world host or dedicated server. Singleplayer runs a local server too; Hytale does not use separate client mods.
What else does Better Essence VD_BetterEssence.zip need?
VD_BetterEssence.zip. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional project dependencies. Check the creator notes before changing an existing world.
Before you install it
Add Better Essence without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Essence VD_BetterEssence.zip. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use VD_BetterEssence.zip. It targets Hytale; another release may target a different game build or dependency set.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Enable it on the world host
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside VD_BetterEssence.zip. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Essence add?
Adds a greater version for all essence, like the greater essence of life that already exists. Additionally, all essence can now be crafted with either petals, shards, or gemstones in the Arcanist's Workbench. Finally, a new kind of essence called Essence of Light has been added to the game.
Project description from CurseForge.
Recent files
Better Essence releases and Hytale builds
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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