Hytale Factions - Tribes & NPC Groups

Tree-like humanoid beings who are mostly passive and friendly toward players. They inhabit villages throughout the Emerald Grove from marshlands to forests. They get nutrients from the sun through photosynthesis, live in underground homes within hollowed trees, and worship Gaia. They become defensive when threatened and can summon Razorleaf Rangers.

Small humanoid foxes with large ears who maintain a neutral, defensive stance toward players. They wear metal wristbands inscribed with Wind elemental runes symbolizing their liberation from Scarak slavery. Their hierarchical society includes Shamans wielding wind magic, Warriors with spears, and a tribute system to their gods.

Tribal human race with pale white skin, many possessing a third eye. They wear carved wooden masks, cobalt armor, and animal fur. Known for brutal pragmatism and isolation, led by Priests who practice water magic and mastery over death. They rarely venture beyond their settlements.

The armies of Varyn, Hytale's chief antagonist. Demonic monsters that pose a lethal threat. Includes Void Eyes, Void Spawn, Void Spiders, and corrupted creatures throughout Orbis.

Bug-like creatures living in hive structures in the Howling Sands. Historically enslaved the Ferans to build the Sand Palace and Ziggurat. Their caste society includes Warriors patrolling grounds, Locusts guarding airspace, Workers mining, Tanks as living shields, and a Broodmother queen who produces eggs.

A hostile faction inhabiting the Emerald Grove with a hierarchical society. Led by Chieftains who command Trork villages. Specialized archetypes include Warriors (battle-axes), Hunters (swords), Shamans (magic staffs), and Sentries (spears). They are partly scavengers who consume discarded meat. Known to randomly attack each other. Their large physiology allows wielding two-handed weapons in one hand.