The March 2025 update for *Fields of Mistria* introduces Essence Stones, vital new items that enhance various in-game features. These stones are crucial for completing daily tasks and unlocking new functionalities within the game. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find, craft, and utilize Essence Stones of different sizes.

Where To Find Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

With the latest update, you can discover Essence Stones within chests scattered throughout the mines of *Fields of Mistria*. My first encounter with these stones was while searching for offering items to break the Fire Seal on Floor 60, but you might find them on any level across various biomes. Be cautious of mimic enemies that disguise themselves as chests; interacting with them can lead to damage.

Essence Stones come in four sizes: tiny, small, medium, and large. While smaller stones are more common, diligent exploration can yield larger ones. If you struggle to find them, consider crafting them at the Stone Refinery within the mines.

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How To Craft Essence Stones in Fields of Mistria

The Stone Refinery, a new addition from the March 2025 update, allows you to craft Essence Stones in *Fields of Mistria*. You'll need to construct it inside the mines as part of a new story quest, with Adeline, Olric, and Errol guiding you through the process.

To build the Stone Refinery, gather the following materials:

• x200 Wood
• x400 Stone
• x5,000 Tesserae

Once constructed, you can craft Essence Stones using Stone and Essence. The required quantities vary based on the stone's size, as detailed 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 enables crafting of other materials, including Refined Stone, Obsidian, and Diamond, making it an essential hub 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 require Essence Stones to function. Larger stones provide a longer-lasting charge, with Large Essence Stones offering the most extended duration.

The auto-petter mechanic is activated by the Animal Sprite Statue, which you can place in Large Barns and Coops. This statue automatically pets all animals daily when powered by an Essence Stone. You can find this statue in a concealed cave near Errol’s house in the Narrows, accessible using the Dragon’s Breath spell. Once unlocked, you can craft additional statues as needed.

The sprinkler mechanic, enabled by the Water Sprite Statue, automatically waters crops within a 2-tile radius when powered by an Essence Stone. Place these statues strategically on your farm. You can locate the first Water Sprite Statue on a small island east of the beach, beyond the Lighthouse area. Use the Dragon’s Breath spell to access the island and find the crafting scroll inside.

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

NOTE: *Fields of Mistria* is currently in Early Access, and content is subject to change. The information provided 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.