Your base location determines how smoothly you progress through Palworld. A well-placed base saves hours of travel time, keeps resources flowing automatically, and withstands raids better. This guide covers the best base locations in 1.0 for every stage of the game.
Base Location Principles
- Flat terrain — Pal pathing fails on steep slopes; flat ground is essential
- Resource proximity — ore nodes near your Palbox are worth more than scenic views
- Water access — farming requires Watering Pals, which need water-adjacent plots
- Fast travel network — build near existing fast travel points when possible
- Stone walls cannot be destroyed — use natural cliff formations as defensive barriers
Early Game (Levels 1-20)
1. Plateau of Beginnings
Coordinates: (233, -488)
The best starting location. Flat terrain, abundant wood and stone, and 8-10 ore nodes within running distance. Build your first Palbox here and set up a basic production line.
Pros: Central location, easy access to first fast travel, low-level enemies
Cons: Limited endgame resources
2. Desolate Church Backlot
Coordinates: (68, -400)
Slightly flatter than the Plateau with 8+ ore nodes clustered tightly. Build right on the ore spawns and assign mining Pals to auto-collect.
Mid Game (Levels 20-40)
3. Twilight Dunes Coal Plateau
Coordinates: (-157, -94)
A high plateau in the desert with 6-7 coal nodes and some ore. Coal becomes your primary bottleneck when you start making Refined Ingots (level 30+). Build a dedicated coal base here.
Pros: Pure coal focus, less hostile than desert floor
Cons: No water, requires heat-resistant gear to build
4. Small Settlement Ore Field
Coordinates: (10, -522)
Massive ore fields across flat terrain near the Small Settlement fast travel point. Easy access to merchants, vendors, and the settlement for selling items.
Late Game (Levels 40+)
5. Mount Obsidian Sulfur Base
Coordinates: (-744, -442)
Premier sulfur location for ammo production. Build a dedicated sulfur base here once you unlock firearms. High-level enemies patrol the area — build defensive walls.
6. Sakurajima Oil Fields
Coordinates: (-646, 270)
Endgame oil extraction zone. Multiple oil reservoir nodes in a large flat area. Requires Player Level 40+ to unlock the Oil Extractor building. High-level enemies make this a challenging build.
7. Astral Mountains Quartz Outpost
Coordinates: (-212, 250)
Pure Quartz mining outpost for Circuit Board production. Cold hazard requires heat gear.
Specialized Bases
8. Ocean Platform Base (1.0 New)
Coordinates: (137, -597)
Palworld 1.0 added offshore base building. Building over water provides natural raid immunity since most enemies cannot swim. Unlimited expansion space. Requires foundation structures to build over water.
9. Ore + Coal Hybrid Base
Coordinates: (187, -37)
A plateau packed with both coal and metal nodes. This is rare — most locations have one or the other. Build here for a single-base Refined Ingot production line.
Base Layout Tips
- Keep your Palbox central — it creates a circular build zone; maximize usable area by centering it
- Separate work and living areas — put furnaces and workbenches away from beds and food storage
- Elevated foundations on terrain edges prevent Pal pathing issues
- 2-3 layers of stone walls for raid defense in high-difficulty areas
- Leave 2-wide corridors for large Pals to navigate without getting stuck
FAQ
How many bases can I have?
Up to 3 bases simultaneously. Choose locations that complement each other — one main production base, one resource mining base, one specialized base.
Can I move a base?
Yes. Deconstruct your Palbox and rebuild it elsewhere. All structures in the old base area contribute to your total build limit until destroyed.
What is the most important base location in 1.0?
The Twilight Dunes coal plateau. Coal is the resource that gates all mid-game progression, and this is the safest concentrated coal spot.
Related guides: Base Building Guide | Resource Locations Guide | Best Base Worker Pals
