"Crafting Essence Stones: A Guide for Fields of Mistria"

The March 2025 update for *Fields of Mistria* introduces Essence Stones, essential for several new gameplay features. These stones come in various sizes and are crucial for enhancing daily tasks within the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on locating, crafting, and utilizing Essence Stones effectively.

Where To Find Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

After the March 2025 update, Essence Stones can be discovered in chests scattered throughout the mines of *Fields of Mistria*. My first encounter with these stones was while searching for items to break the Fire Seal on Floor 60, but be aware that these chests can appear on any level and in any biome. Be cautious of mimic enemies that mimic chests and can harm you upon interaction.

Essence Stones come in four sizes: tiny, small, medium, and large. While smaller stones are more common, diligent exploration can lead to the discovery of larger stones. If you're struggling to find them, consider crafting your own after constructing the Stone Refinery within the mines.

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How To Craft Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

Crafting Essence Stones becomes possible at the Stone Refinery, a new addition to *Fields of Mistria* introduced in the March 2025 update. Building the refinery is part of a new storyline quest that involves Adeline, Olric, and Errol. To construct the Stone Refinery, gather the following materials:

• x200 Wood
• x400 Stone
• x5,000 Tesserae

Once the refinery is operational, you can craft Essence Stones in various sizes. The crafting process requires only Stone and Essence, but the quantity varies depending on the size of the stone. Refer to the table below for detailed crafting requirements:

In addition to Essence Stones, the Stone Refinery allows you to craft a range of materials, including Refined Stone, and rare items like Obsidian and Diamond, making it a vital resource hub for your projects in Mistria.

How To Use Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

The March 2025 update brings the auto-petter and sprinkler mechanics to *Fields of Mistria*, both of which rely on Essence Stones. Larger stones provide a longer charge duration, maximizing the benefits of these new features.

The auto-petter mechanic is facilitated by the Animal Sprite Statue, which you can place in Large Barns and Coops. It automatically pets all animals inside daily when powered by an Essence Stone. Discover this statue in a hidden cave next to Errol’s house in the Narrows by using the Dragon’s Breath spell. Once unlocked, you can craft additional statues if needed.

The sprinkler mechanic is enabled by the Water Sprite Statue, which you can place anywhere on your farm to automatically water crops within a 2-tile radius when powered by an Essence Stone. You can find this statue and its crafting scroll on a small island east of the beach, accessible by swimming and using the Dragon’s Breath spell on the entrance.

As *Fields of Mistria* continues to evolve with future updates from NPC Studio, expect Essence Stones to play an even more significant role in your gameplay experience.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and its content may change. The information provided is accurate as of Version 0.13.1 and will be updated as necessary if changes occur.

Fields of Mistria is available to play now in Steam Early Access.