Resource farming is the backbone of progression in Palworld. Every armor upgrade, weapon tier, and base expansion requires specific materials. This guide maps every key resource to its best farming location, with coordinates, recommended base placement, and mining strategies.
Resource Overview
| Resource | Used For | Unlocks At | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore / Paldium Fragment | Spheres, Ingots, basic tools | Level 1 | Daily farm |
| Coal | Refined Ingots, Refined Metal gear | Level 30 | High |
| Sulfur | Gunpowder, ammunition, firearms | Level 25 | High |
| Pure Quartz | Circuit Boards, electronics | Level 28 | Medium |
| Crude Oil | Polymer, Plasteel, endgame gear | Level 40 | Endgame |
| Hexolite Quartz | Mutation Elixir, Sunreach gear | Level 45 | Endgame |
| Soralite | Legendary upgrades, endgame armor | Level 50 | Endgame |
Ore — The Foundation Resource
Ore nodes are abundant in the starting areas, but the best early cluster is behind the Desolate Church at coordinates (68, -400) with 8+ nodes close together. Build your first base near here and assign a Digtoise or Cattiva to automate collection.
Alternative spot: Plateau of Beginnings (233, -488) has 10 ore nodes with flat terrain for building.
Coal — The Mid-Game Bottleneck
Coal becomes your primary bottleneck once you start making Refined Ingots (level 30+).
| Location | Coordinates | Nodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight Dunes Plateau | (-157, -94) | 6-7 | High plateau, fewer enemy patrols |
| Northeast Desert Island | (500, 150) | 8+ | Large desert, hot climate |
| Central Desert (Anubis area) | (350, 100) | 5-6 | Watch for Anubis aggro |
Pro tip: Build a dedicated coal base at Twilight Dunes. Assign Astegon or a high-level Miner, and fast-travel to collect when full.
Sulfur — Ammo Production
Sulfur is essential for gunpowder, which powers all firearm ammunition. Without sulfur bases, you are stuck with bows.
| Location | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Obsidian Summit (crater) | (-495, -516) | Highest concentration inside volcano |
| Mount Obsidian West | (-744, -442) | Good for automated base placement |
| Desert sulfur nodes | (-743, -442) | Open area, easier to build around |
Pure Quartz — Electronics Component
Pure Quartz is used for Circuit Boards, which power generators, refrigerators, and monitoring stands.
| Location | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Mountains (Unfrozen River) | (-212, 250) | Safest spot, multiple nodes |
| Icewind Isle caves | (-350, 400) | Dense nodes, cold hazard |
Crude Oil — Endgame Fuel
Crude Oil is extracted from oil reservoirs using the Oil Extractor building (level 40). It is refined into Polymer and Plasteel for endgame weapons and armor.
| Location | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sakurajima Oil Fields | (-646, 270) | Best spot, multiple rigs, high-level enemies |
| Oil Rig (offshore) | (1120, -350) | Dungeon-style farming, see Oil Rig guide |
Best Mining Base Layout
For maximum efficiency, build a dedicated mining base following these rules:
- Place your Palbox directly on or adjacent to the resource cluster
- Assign 2-3 high-level Mining Pals (Digtoise early, Astegon mid, Goliath endgame)
- Add a Transporting Pal (Wumpo or Helzephyr) to move materials to storage
- Include a feeding station with high-SAN food (Pizza or Salad)
- Check the base every 2-3 in-game days and fast-travel the materials to your main base
FAQ
What is the single most important resource base?
Coal. Ore is everywhere, but coal nodes are concentrated. A dedicated coal base at Twilight Dunes will solve your Refined Ingot bottleneck.
Do resource nodes respawn?
Yes. Surface nodes (ore, coal, sulfur, quartz) respawn every 2-3 in-game days. Mining Pals at a base will automatically farm them.
How many mining bases should I have?
Aim for 3: one mixed ore/coal base, one pure coal base, and one sulfur base. Add an oil base at endgame.
Related guides: Resource Farming Routes | Soralite & Hexolite Guide | Oil Rig Guide
