To progress effectively in Palworld, players will need a substantial supply of ore, which is then refined into ingots. While ore deposits are scattered across the game world, certain locations offer a high concentration, making them ideal for repeated visits. These ore deposits respawn, allowing for a sustainable farming strategy.
At level 15, players can unlock the ability to construct an 'ore mining site' using ancient technology points. This allows base Pals to mine ore from an infinite source. However, constructing this site requires 25 ingots, meaning players must first gather ore to produce these ingots.
Best Ore Farming Locations
Any pickaxe can be used to mine ore, though higher-tier tools will accelerate the process. A reliable early-game farming spot is located above the Desolate Church. Another productive area can be found north of the Chillet boss encounter. Players can establish camps in these areas to maximize efficiency or mine the ore and transport it back manually. To mitigate weight limitations when carrying large amounts of ore, consider bringing Pals like Cattiva, which can increase carry capacity.
Once players acquire a flying mount, the Windswept Hills offer another excellent farming opportunity. Southeast of the Windswept Hills Watchtower, approximately eight ore nodes can be found. For those who have reached level 25 or higher, the southern region of Mount Flopie presents roughly 10 ore nodes, providing another significant farming site.
Best Pals for Ore Farming
Pals require a mining skill level of at least two to assist in ore farming. Digtoise, which can be found in the central desert area, is a suitable Pal for this task. The desert biome requires heat-resistant gear for players.
While Pals like Blazamut offer faster mining capabilities, Digtoise is effective for players in the earlier stages of the game. Other Pals with mining proficiency can also be utilized.
Ore and Ingot Crafting
Ore itself has limited direct use; its primary value lies in its conversion into ingots. To achieve this, players must craft a primitive furnace, which requires 20 wood, 40 stone, and 3 flame organs. A Pal with a Kindling ability is necessary to ignite the furnace. The furnace processes 2 ore into 1 ingot.
Ingots are crucial for crafting a wide array of metal gear and specialized workbenches. They are also used to create nails at a primitive workbench, which are essential for building many structures, including the high-quality workbench (requiring 8 ingots, 20 wood, and 10 nails) needed for advanced metal equipment.
Key crafting recipes that utilize ingots include weapons such as the meat cleaver, metal pickaxe, metal axe, metal spear, stun baton, and crossbow. Metal armor, including its heat and cold-resistant variants, also requires a significant amount of ingots. Furthermore, ingots are a component in creating the mega sphere, an improved Pal sphere, though this requires a sphere workbench.
At the weapon workbench, unlocked at level 15, ingots are required for all firearms. The foundation of progression in Palworld heavily relies on the efficient acquisition and utilization of ore for crafting vital tools, weapons, and armor.