Get Current Time and Environmental Data with Patterns

Time-Reading Patterns

Hexal includes patterns that query the current in-game time, allowing you to create time-dependent automation. These patterns return the day/night cycle information as readable data.

Using Time Data

Once you've cast a time-reading pattern, the returned data can be:

• Stored in linked wisps for later use
• Compared against specific times using comparison patterns
• Used to trigger spells only during certain hours (day-only smelting, night-only mob spawning, etc.)

Environmental Queries

Beyond time, Hexal patterns can gather other world information:

• Current weather conditions
• Light levels in specific areas
• Block and entity data from your surroundings

Building Time-Aware Systems

1. Cast a time-reading pattern to get current time

2. Use comparison patterns to check if time matches your condition

3. Execute conditional spells based on the result

For example, activate a Freeze spell only at night, or run smelting operations during the day. This creates sophisticated automation that adapts to the game world's natural cycles, reducing resource waste and improving efficiency.