In the expansive world of Palworld, coal is an indispensable resource for crafting advanced materials like carbon fiber and refined metal. These materials are crucial for unlocking high-tier technologies, including superior spheres and powerful firearms, essential for progressing through the game.
Upon reaching level 53, players gain the ability to establish a placeable mining site dedicated to coal, obtainable in exchange for five Ancient Technology Points. Constructing this site demands a significant initial investment of resources (70 stone, 30 Paldium fragments, and 100 coal). Therefore, acquiring an initial supply of coal from natural deposits becomes a necessary first step. Once set up, this mining site ensures a continuous supply of coal, harvested by your diligent mining Pals.
Continue reading to discover the prime locations for where to find coal in Palworld and identify the most effective spots for mining this vital resource.
Discovering Coal Locations in Palworld
The most readily accessible area to mine coal is the Twilight Dunes desert, situated near the central region of the game map.
Coal location circled on the map of Palworld – Twilight Dunes
Coal location circled in Verdant Brook on the Palworld map
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Within these regions, search for large, dark rocks that stand out from ordinary stone and ore nodes due to their darker, more uniform color.
Coal deposits are mineable using any pickaxe. However, employing a higher-tier tool such as a metal pickaxe (15 stone, 20 wood, 5 ingots) will significantly accelerate the mining process, making your resource gathering more efficient.
The Twilight Dunes desert lacks an abundance of teleport waypoints, which can complicate transporting coal back to your base. To mitigate this, consider establishing a temporary Palbox near prime coal locations. This will enable convenient fast travel to and from your main base, streamlining your coal logistics.
Coal can also be found in Mount Obsidian. However, this volcanic region is considerably more perilous, posing greater challenges for resource acquisition.
Optimal Locations for Coal Farming in Palworld
While Mount Obsidian does offer coal deposits, our focus will be on the Twilight Dunes and Verdant Brook areas due to their relative safety and ease for establishing a dedicated coal farming base. These regions provide more accessible and less hazardous environments for players looking to efficiently gather coal.
Prime Coal Nodes in the Twilight Dunes
Within the desert landscape of Twilight Dunes, two specific locations stand out, each featuring clusters of five coal nodes in close proximity. Remember to equip heat-resistant armor during daylight hours and switch to cold-resistant armor as night falls to navigate the desert’s temperature extremes comfortably.
Palworld map highlighting a prime coal mining spot in Twilight Dunes with a star marker
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The first highly productive coal mining location is pinpointed at coordinates (-157, -92). Exercise caution in this area, as the formidable Alpha Pal boss Anubis may patrol nearby, presenting a significant challenge to unprepared players.
Another key coal node location in Twilight Dunes marked on Palworld map
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The second advantageous location is found at coordinates (-97, -120). This site’s elevated position atop a rock formation offers a degree of natural defense, making it relatively safer from Pal base raids, allowing for more secure and uninterrupted mining operations.
Verdant Brook’s Coal Hotspots
For both recommended coal locations within the Verdant Brook region, utilizing a flying mount is highly advised. Without aerial transportation, navigating to these spots will involve considerable climbing and traversal challenges, significantly increasing travel time and effort.
Verdant Brook coal location marked on Palworld map
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The first, and arguably the most lucrative location for coal, is situated at coordinates (189, -40). This prime spot is further enhanced by the presence of eight ore nodes in close proximity, making it an ideal location to establish a base for both coal and ore farming, significantly boosting your resource production capabilities.
Palworld map showing another coal mining location with star marker
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The second location in Verdant Brook is at coordinates (290, -20). While this location doesn’t feature ore nodes directly adjacent to the coal, there are still seven ore nodes located just a short distance to the east, making it a viable option for players looking to gather both resources in the same general area.
Utilizing Coal in Palworld Recipes
Coal is a critical component in several important crafting recipes, particularly in the mid-to-late stages of Palworld. In its base form, combining 2 coal and 2 ore at an improved furnace (100 stone, 30 cement, 15 flame organs) yields 1 refined ingot. Refined ingots serve as a superior form of metal for crafting advanced gear. However, to fully utilize refined ingots, you will need to construct a production assembly line (100 ingots, 50 wood, 20 nails, 10 cement) to fabricate most items requiring them. Refined ingots are essential in the creation of items such as:
- Rifle ammo — 1 refined ingot, 2 gunpowder
- Shotgun shells — 1 refined ingot, 3 gunpowder
- Refined metal armor — 30 refined ingots, 15 leather, 2 high quality cloth
- Refined metal pickaxe — 30 stone, 40 wood, 10 refined ingots
- Refined metal axe — 30 stone, 40 wood, 10 refined ingots
- Refined metal spear — 36 stone, 18 wood, 10 refined ingots
- Double-barreled shotgun — 30 refined ingots, 7 polymer
Using the same production assembly line, you can also process 2 coal into 1 carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is another vital advanced material, used in crafting high-end equipment, including:
- Giga glider — 20 refined ingots, 100 wood, 20 carbon fiber, 10 high quality cloth
- Legendary spheres — 10 paldium fragments, 5 Pal metal ingots, 3 carbon fiber, 5 cement
- Assault Rifle — 40 refined ingots, 10 polymer, 30 carbon fiber
For more in-depth Palworld guides, we offer comprehensive resources to enhance your gameplay. If you are just starting, our beginner’s guide provides essential tips and tricks. Explore our complete list of all Pals, and understand elemental matchups with our type chart. Delve into advanced mechanics with our guides on breeding, egg hatching, and multiplayer functionality.
Resource hunters can also benefit from our specific guides on obtaining ore, polymer, leather, sulfur, wheat seeds, pure quartz, Ancient Technology Points, and ancient civilization parts. For veteran players, consult our lists of all tower boss locations, passive skills, flying mounts, and optimal base locations.
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