With the March 2025 update, *Fields of Mistria* introduces Essence Stones, essential for several new features that enhance your daily gameplay. Whether you're looking to find them in the wild or craft them at home, here's your comprehensive guide on Essence Stones in *Fields of Mistria*.

Where To Find Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

Since the March 2025 update, *Fields of Mistria* players can discover Essence Stones nestled inside chests scattered throughout the mines. My first encounter was on Floor 60 while seeking items to break the Fire Seal, but these chests are not exclusive to any particular level or biome. Be cautious of mimic enemies, which can easily be mistaken for chests but will 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 you to larger ones. If your search proves fruitless, consider crafting them once you've built 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 in *Fields of Mistria*, a new feature introduced in the March 2025 update. You'll need to build this facility in the mines as part of a story quest, joining forces with Adeline, Olric, and Errol after completing certain prerequisites.

To construct the Stone Refinery, gather these materials:

• x200 Wood
• x400 Stone
• x5,000 Tesserae

Once operational, the refinery allows you to craft Essence Stones of varying sizes using only Stone and Essence. The crafting requirements differ based on size:

Beyond Essence Stones, the Stone Refinery also enables crafting common materials, Refined Stone, and rare items like Obsidian and Diamond, making it a vital hub for your crafting needs in Mistria.

How To Use Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

The March 2025 update brings the much-anticipated auto-petter and sprinkler mechanics to *Fields of Mistria*, both of which rely on Essence Stones. The effectiveness of these features increases with the size of the stone used, with Large Essence Stones providing the longest-lasting charge.

The auto-petter mechanic is facilitated by the Animal Sprite Statue, which you can place in Large Barns and Coops to automatically pet all animals daily, provided an Essence Stone is used. This statue can be found in a hidden cave near Errol's house in the Narrows, accessible by using the Dragon's Breath spell. Once unlocked, you can craft additional statues as needed.

Meanwhile, the sprinkler mechanic is enabled by the Water Sprite Statue. Place it anywhere on your farm to automatically water crops within a 2-tile radius when powered by an Essence Stone. You can also craft more of these to cover larger areas. The statue and a crafting scroll await on a small island east of the beach, beyond the Lighthouse. Use Dragon's Breath to enter the concealed area.

As *Fields of Mistria* evolves, expect Essence Stones to play an increasingly crucial role in future updates from NPC Studio.

NOTE: *Fields of Mistria* is in Early Access, meaning content is subject to change. The information provided here is accurate as of Version 0.13.1 and will be updated accordingly if changes occur.

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