With the March 2025 update, *Fields of Mistria* introduces Essence Stones, a new item essential for several in-game features. These stones are crucial for daily tasks, so knowing how to find, craft, and use them will enhance your gameplay experience.
Where To Find Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria
Following the March 2025 update, you can discover Essence Stones within chests scattered throughout the mines in *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 chests can appear on any level across various biomes and floors. 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 larger deposits. If you struggle to find them, consider crafting them at the Stone Refinery, which you can build within the mines.
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How To Craft Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria
Crafting Essence Stones is possible at the Stone Refinery, a new addition to *Fields of Mistria* with the March 2025 update. This feature is part of a new story quest where Adeline enlists your help, along with Olric and Errol, to construct the refinery within the mines.
To build the Stone Refinery, gather the following materials:
- x200 Wood
- x400 Stone
- x5,000 Tesserae
Once constructed, you can craft Essence Stones of various sizes using Stone and Essence. The amount of materials required varies with the size of the stone, as detailed in the table below:
| **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 |
The Stone Refinery also allows you to craft common materials, Refined Stone, and rare items like Obsidian and Diamond, making it a valuable hub for crafting supplies needed for various 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, with Large Essence Stones offering the most extended use.
The auto-petter mechanic is linked to the Animal Sprite Statue, which you can place in Large Barns and Coops. This statue automatically pets all animals inside daily when powered by an Essence Stone. You can find this rare item in a concealed cave near Errol’s house in the Narrows, accessible by using the Dragon’s Breath spell on the entrance. Additional statues can be crafted once unlocked.
The sprinkler mechanic is activated by the Water Sprite Statue, which you can place anywhere on your farm to automatically water crops within a 2-tile radius when an Essence Stone is used. You can find the statue and a crafting scroll on a small island east of the beach, beyond the Lighthouse area. Access it by swimming and using Dragon’s Breath on the entrance.
As *Fields of Mistria* continues to evolve with future updates from NPC Studio, Essence Stones are likely to play an even more significant role in the game.
NOTE: *Fields of Mistria* is currently in Early Access, and content may change. The information provided is accurate as of Version 0.13.1 and will be updated as necessary.
Fields of Mistria is available to play now in Steam Early Access.
