Coal is the most important mid-to-late game resource in Palworld — you need it for Refined Ingots, Carbon Fiber, and virtually all end-game crafting. This guide maps every coal node in Palworld 1.0 and shows you the most efficient farming routes.
What Coal Is Used For
Before you go mining, here’s what coal fuels:
- Refined Ingot (2 Coal + 1 Ore) — required for almost all metal weapons, armor, and tools past level 25
- Carbon Fiber (5 Coal) — used in late-game armor and Pal Gear
- Gunpowder (1 Coal + 1 Sulfur) — ammunition crafting
- Coal Power Generator — base electricity (inefficient, use Solar or Electric Pals instead)
Estimate: you’ll need 500+ Coal per play session in the late game if you’re crafting Refined Ingots at scale.
Best Coal Mining Locations
1. Mount Obsidian — Northwest Zone (Best Overall)
Coordinates: -580, -465
The volcanic mountain in the northwest has the densest coal concentration in the game — roughly 8-10 coal nodes clustered in a small radius around the base of the mountain. This is the best spot for a dedicated coal mining base.
- Nodes: 8-10 coal deposits, some pure quartz nearby
- Recommended base location: Flat area at the base of the mountain (-590, -480)
- Threat level: Moderate — some Fire Pals spawn here, bring Water or Ice Pals
- Best for: Permanent coal mining base with 3+ Mining Pals
2. Northern Desert — Southwest of Snow Region
Coordinates: -250, -250
A secondary coal cluster with 5-7 nodes on the edge of the desert biome. Less crowded than Mount Obsidian.
- Nodes: 5-7 coal deposits
- Nearby: Also has Ore and Sulfur nodes in walking distance
- Threat level: Low to moderate — mainly low-level Pals
- Best for: Mid-game coal runs before you set up a permanent base
3. Investigator’s Fork — Southern Central
Coordinates: 30, -580
A smaller cluster near the southern fast travel point. Good early-mid option before reaching Mount Obsidian.
- Nodes: 3-4 coal deposits
- Nearby: Close to a fast travel point for quick farming loops
- Threat Level: Low
Best Base Location for Coal Mining
The Mount Obsidian base (-590, -480) is widely considered the best permanent coal mining spot. Here’s the setup:
- Place Palbox on the flat ledge at the mountain’s base
- Assign 3-4 Mining Pals with Mining Lv3+ (Digtoise, Reptyro, or Astegon)
- Add a few Logging Pals for wood while you’re away
- Build a chest network with a dedicated coal box
- Connect with a second base that smelts Refined Ingots (bring coal via Pal inventory)
Best Mining Pals for Coal
| Pal | Mining Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Astegon | Lv4 | Best in slot, but very late game |
| Reptyro | Lv3 | Great mid-game option, also has Kindling |
| Digtoise | Lv3 | Easy to catch, reliable miner |
| Anubis | Lv3 | Best all-rounder, Handiwork + Mining |
| Blazamut | Lv4 | Legendary, end-game mining powerhouse |
Coal Farming Route
- Fast travel to Mount Obsidian base
- Collect all coal from chests (your Pals mine while you’re away)
- Clear the 8-10 exterior nodes manually (bonus yield)
- If you don’t have a base there, run the loop: Mount Obsidian base → Northern Desert → return
- Smelt into Refined Ingots using a Kindling Lv3+ Pal (preferably Jormuntide Ignis)
Summary
- Best spot: Mount Obsidian (-580, -465) — densest node cluster
- Secondary: Northern Desert (-250, -250) — good for mid-game
- Best miners: Astegon (Lv4) or Digtoise/Reptyro (Lv3)
- Key tip: Build a dedicated mining base at Mount Obsidian — passive coal farming changes the game
- Don’t forget: Coal + Ore = Refined Ingot at a 2:1 ratio — always smelt on-site
