Console commands in Hytale act as developer-style tools built directly into the game. They allow players, creators, and server administrators to directly interact with game systems using text-based commands.
These commands can modify the world, control time and weather, manage players, spawn items, and access advanced building or debugging features that are not available through normal gameplay menus.
1. What Are Console Commands in Hytale?
Typing a console command
Console Commands in Hytale are special text-based instructions that let you directly control gameplay systems, world data, player states, and server rules. They are mainly designed for testing, creative building, server administration, and debugging, but many are also useful for general gameplay and experimentation.
These commands allow you to:
- Modify terrain, blocks, and environments instantly
- Teleport players or inspect world coordinates
- Manage players on multiplayer servers
- Spawn items, heal characters, or apply damage
- Debug performance, entity behavior, and networking
Console Commands Categories
Console commands are grouped into functional categories, each serving a specific purpose:
- Basic Commands handle player info, time, and help functions
- World Editing & Creative Commands are used for large-scale building and map design
- Prefab & Selection Tools allow saving, loading, and importing structures
- Teleport & Movement Commands help with navigation and testing
- Server & Admin Commands manage multiplayer rules and players
- Debugging & Misc Commands are used for testing visuals, entities, and events
Some commands work in single-player worlds, others require Creative Mode, and many Server & Admin Commands require operator (OP) permissions.
2. How to Use Console Commands
Inventory Hytale
Before using console commands, make sure you have the required permissions. In single-player or Creative worlds, most commands are available by default. On multiplayer servers, you must be an operator (OP) to use admin-level commands.
Console commands in Hytale are case-sensitive, meaning incorrect capitalization or missing parameters can cause the command to fail.
Step-by-step usage for Console Commands
- Launch Hytale and load a world or join a server
- Press Enter or / to open the chat/console
- Type a command starting with /
- Add required parameters if the command needs them
- Press Enter to execute
Use /help at any time to view available commands or learn the syntax for a specific command.
3. All Console Commands in Hytale
Console commands are divided into several categories based on their function. Below is a complete breakdown of each category and how the commands are used.
Basic Commands
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /help | Basic | Displays a list of available commands or detailed usage for a specific command | Learning command syntax or troubleshooting | None |
| /who | Basic | Lists all players currently connected to the world or server | Checking online players | None |
| /whoami | Basic | Displays detailed information about your player (or another player if specified) | Debugging player state or permissions | None |
| /emote <emote> | Basic | Triggers a specific character emote | Roleplay or social interaction | None |
| /ping | Basic | Displays current network latency information | Diagnosing connection issues | None |
| /ping graph | Basic | Shows ping data as a visual graph | Long-term network stability testing | None |
| /op | Basic / Admin | Grants operator permissions | Enabling admin-level commands | OP only |
| /time | Basic | Displays current world time | Checking day/night cycle | None |
| /time <value> | Basic | Sets world time between 0–24 | Testing lighting or events | OP / Creative |
| /whereami | Basic | Displays player coordinates and chunk data | Navigation, building, debugging | None |
World Editing & Creative Commands
Teleporter
These commands are primarily used in Creative Mode for large-scale terrain editing and structure building.
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /block set | World Edit | Places a specific block at exact coordinates | Precision building | Creative |
| /block get | World Edit | Inspects block data at a location | Debugging block states | Creative |
| /block setstate | World Edit | Modifies block properties | Advanced block customization | Creative |
| /copy | World Edit | Copies selected area to clipboard | Reusing builds | Creative |
| /cut | World Edit | Removes and copies selected area | Moving structures | Creative |
| /paste | World Edit | Pastes copied or cut structures | Fast construction | Creative |
| /undo <count> | World Edit | Reverts recent changes | Fixing mistakes | Creative |
| /redo <count> | World Edit | Restores undone changes | Iterative building | Creative |
| /expand | World Edit | Expands selection boundaries | Large area edits | Creative |
| /contractselection | World Edit | Shrinks selection | Fine-tuning selections | Creative |
| /fillblocks <pattern> | World Edit | Fills an area with block patterns | Terrain generation | Creative |
| /replace <from> <to> | World Edit | Replaces one block type with another | Material swaps | Creative |
| /hollow | World Edit | Hollows out selected structures | Building interiors | Creative |
| /environment <setting> | World Edit | Changes biome or environment type | Custom map design | Creative |
Prefab & Import Tools
Prefab tools are essential for modular building and asset reuse.
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /prefab save | Prefab | Saves selection as a reusable prefab | Creating asset libraries | Creative |
| /prefab load | Prefab | Loads a saved prefab | Fast placement | Creative |
| /prefab delete | Prefab | Removes a prefab from storage | Cleanup | Creative |
| /prefab list | Prefab | Displays all saved prefabs | Asset management | Creative |
| /importimage | Import | Converts image files into block art | Pixel art builds | Creative |
| /importobj | Import | Imports 3D models as voxel structures | Advanced map design | Creative |
Teleport & Movement Commands
These commands help with navigation, testing, and exploration.
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /tp home | Teleport | Teleports player to saved home location | Fast travel | None |
| /tp top | Teleport | Teleports player to highest block above | Escape terrain | None |
| /tp back | Teleport | Returns to previous teleport point | Navigation testing | None |
| /tp forward | Teleport | Moves forward in teleport history | Travel tracking | None |
| /tp history | Teleport | Displays teleport history log | Debugging movement | None |
Server & Admin Commands
Sword Hytale
These commands control multiplayer behavior and player management.
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /ban | Server Admin | Permanently bans a player | Rule enforcement | OP |
| /unban | Server Admin | Removes a ban | Admin correction | OP |
| /kick | Server Admin | Removes a player from server | Moderation | OP |
| /whitelist | Server Admin | Controls server access list | Private servers | OP |
| /maxplayers | Server Admin | Sets player limit | Performance control | OP |
| /gamemode | Server Admin | Changes player game mode | Testing or moderation | OP |
| /give | Server Admin | Gives items to a player | Testing builds | OP |
| /heal | Server Admin | Restores full health/stamina | Survival testing | OP |
| /damage | Server Admin | Applies damage to a player | Combat testing | OP |
| /kill | Server Admin | Instantly kills a player | Debugging | OP |
Debugging & Misc Commands
These commands are mainly used during testing and development.
| Command | Category | Use / Function | When to Use It | Permissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /debug | Debug | Runs debug routines | Performance testing | OP |
| /entity | Debug | Inspects or modifies entities | AI testing | OP |
| /camshake | Debug | Controls camera shake | Cinematic effects | OP |
| /eventtitle | Debug | Displays event titles on screen | Event testing | OP |
| /echo | Debug | Prints text output | Script testing | OP |
| /commands | Debug | Lists commands available in the session | Permission checks | None |
4. Most Useful Console Commands
Exploring dungeon Nighttime
Some commands are especially useful during progression, testing, or creative gameplay:
- Spawn items: /give lets you instantly obtain any item
- Control time: /time set or /noon adjusts the day cycle
- Change weather: /weather modifies zone-specific weather
- Fly: Switch to Creative Mode with O, then double-tap Space to fly
