Survival servers are the heart of the Hytale multiplayer experience. They challenge you to gather resources, build shelters, and thrive against the world's dangers—all while connecting with other players. This guide helps you find the best survival servers for your playstyle.
What is Survival Mode in Hytale?
Survival mode drops you into Hytale's vast world with nothing but your wits. You'll need to:
- Gather wood, stone, and other resources to craft tools
- Build shelter before nightfall when dangers emerge
- Hunt or farm for food to survive
- Explore dungeons and caves for rare materials
- Progress through technology tiers to become more powerful
On multiplayer survival servers, you'll experience all this alongside other players—cooperating, trading, or competing for resources.
Top Survival Servers
These survival servers have earned their rankings through consistent quality and active communities:
- Dogecraft
- Palandriel
- Hyvale
- Hytale Box
- Valhalla Hytale
- Thalorion.net - Shard-SMP-Server
- HyZ
- Open World Server
See the complete survival server list →
Types of Survival Servers
Not all survival servers are the same. Here are the main variations:
Vanilla Survival
Pure Hytale experience with minimal modifications. Perfect for players who want the authentic survival challenge without extra features complicating gameplay.
Semi-Vanilla
Adds quality-of-life features like teleportation, land claims, and economy systems while keeping the core survival experience intact. Most popular choice for casual players.
Hardcore Survival
Higher difficulty with permanent death or severe death penalties. Resources may be scarcer, and enemies tougher. For players seeking a real challenge.
SMP (Survival Multiplayer)
Community-focused servers emphasizing cooperation. Often have smaller player caps for a tighter-knit experience. Great for making friends.
What to Look for in a Survival Server
When choosing a survival server, consider these factors:
Land Protection
The best servers have claim systems that protect your builds from griefing. Look for servers mentioning "claims," "protection," or "GriefPrevention" in their descriptions.
Economy Balance
If the server has shops or trading, check if the economy is balanced. Inflation or exploits can ruin long-term gameplay.
Reset Schedule
Some servers reset periodically to keep the world fresh. If you want permanent builds, look for servers with no planned resets.
Community Rules
Check if PvP is enabled everywhere or only in certain zones. Some players prefer peaceful building; others want the threat of combat.
Tips for Thriving on Survival Servers
- Start small: Don't build your dream base on day one. Establish a simple shelter first, then expand.
- Claim early: If the server has land protection, claim your area as soon as possible to prevent others from building nearby.
- Make friends: Survival is easier with allies. Join or create a group for shared resources and protection.
- Explore the economy: Learn what items are valuable and focus on gathering/crafting those for trade.
- Back up coordinates: Write down important locations like your base, farms, and discovered dungeons.
Building on Survival Servers
Unlike creative mode, survival building requires resource gathering. This makes your creations more meaningful:
- Plan your builds before starting to avoid wasting materials
- Start with a functional base, then add aesthetics when you have surplus resources
- Use the terrain to your advantage—building into hills saves walls
- Consider defenses if PvP is enabled on the server
Ready to Start Surviving?
Survival servers offer some of the most rewarding multiplayer experiences in Hytale. The combination of challenge, creativity, and community creates memories that last.
Here are your next steps: