Essence Stones are a new addition to Fields of Mistria, introduced in the March 2025 update. These stones are essential for several new features, making them a crucial resource for daily tasks. This guide explains how to find, craft, and utilize Essence Stones of various sizes.
Where to Find Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria
Since the March 2025 update, Essence Stones can be discovered within chests located throughout the mines in Fields of Mistria. They've been found on various levels, even while searching for offering items (like those needed to break the Fire Seal on Floor 60). However, beware of mimic enemies—they disguise themselves as chests but will attack if interacted with.
You'll find Essence Stones in four sizes: tiny, small, medium, and large. Smaller stones are more common, but larger ones can be found with persistent exploration. If your luck runs dry, you can craft them after constructing the Stone Refinery within the mines.
How to Craft Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria
The Stone Refinery, a new addition unlocked through a story quest in the March 2025 update, allows Essence Stone crafting. Building the refinery requires:
- 200 Wood
- 400 Stone
- 5,000 Tesserae
Once built, you can craft Essence Stones using Stone and Essence. The required quantities vary depending on the size:
| **Tiny Essence Stone** | x5 Stone x5 Essence |
| **Small Essence Stone** | x10 Stone x25 Essence |
| **Medium Essence Stone** | x20 Stone x50 Essence |
| **Large Essence Stone** | x40 Stone x100 Essence |
Beyond Essence Stones, the Stone Refinery produces various common materials, Refined Stone, and rare items like Obsidian and Diamond, making it a valuable crafting hub.
How to Use Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria
The March 2025 update introduced auto-petting and sprinkler mechanics, both powered by Essence Stones. Larger stones provide longer durations.
The auto-petter, linked to the Animal Sprite Statue (found in a concealed cave near Errol's house, requiring Dragon's Breath to access), automatically pets animals in Large Barns and Coops while an Essence Stone is active. The statue is also craftable.
The sprinkler mechanic, using the Water Sprite Statue (located on a small island east of the beach, also requiring Dragon's Breath), automatically waters crops within a 2-tile radius. This statue is also craftable.
Expect further Essence Stone applications in future Fields of Mistria updates.
NOTE: Fields of Mistria is in Early Access; content may change. This information is accurate for Version 0.13.1 and will be updated as needed.
Fields of Mistria is available on Steam Early Access.
