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How to Get & Farm Coal in Palworld

An image of the coal resource in Palworld against a blurred backdrop showing one of the Pals with a gatling gun.

Like in other survival games such as Minecraft and LEGO Fortnite resources are important to progressing in Palworld, so here’s how to get and farm Coal.

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How to Get Coal in Palworld

Image of anubis-like creature in gold and black using an ice ability in Palworld in the desert area. This image is part of a guide on how to get and farm coal in Palworld.
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It will probably take you awhile to make use of Coal in Palworld, as it’s used in the crafting of Refined Ingots, which you can’t do until you reach Technology Level 34 and are able to unlock the recipe for an Improved Furnace.

If you think you’re ready to look for Coal, head to the desert region of Palworld. However, just like other survival games, you’ll need to be prepared for the journey, as getting stuck in the desert without the proper materials could have some dire consequences.

How to Farm Coal in Palworld

In order to survive the harsh desert weather in Palworld, you’ll need Heat Resistant Pelt Armor. You’ll unlock that at level 16, though, so you should already have some, making this journey easier. However, you’ll also need to have a decent Pickaxe. A Metal Pickaxe will do the trick, and you’ll be able to start crafting those at level 11.

There are a few different areas in the desert where you can find deposits of Coal, which will look like big black rocks. The resource will respawn over time. You’re going to want to establish any base dedicated to farming the resource near the most deposits you can find, though also make sure to keep in mind where there are fast travel points. One user on Reddit found a great location that has 5 Coal nodes and 8 Ore nodes, which is at 190, -40, so we do recommend you try that spot out and see how it works for you.

Once you’ve found a suitable spot, build a base like you would for any other resource and prioritize putting Pals who are good at mining there.

With all that in your Inventory, you should be able to farm as much Coal as you need in Palworld. It’s probably smart to stock up, as journeying to the desert is always a gamble.

What Coal Is Used For

Once you have Coal in Palworld, you’ll be able to start making some of the best guns in the game, including the Rocket Launcher and Assault Rifle. You’ll also be able to update a lot of your tools to the Refined Metal level, which is the highest tier available in the game at the time of this article’s most recent update.

If you’re in the market for Palworld guides, here’s how to build a Fluffy Pal Bed and how to move and destroy structures in the game.

Palworld is available now in early access.

Update: This article was updated on 1/24/24 by The Escapist’s editorial team to reflect new information about the game and provide more information on Coal in Palworld.

About the author

Jackson Hayes
Jackson Hayes is an Associate Editor at The Escapist. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose the ranks and became an editor. He's spent the last six years working at outlets such as CBR, Heroic Hollywood and Full Circle Cinema. You can follow him on Twitter @jacksonhayes67
    Jackson Hayes
    Jackson Hayes is an Associate Editor at The Escapist. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose the ranks and became an editor. He's spent the last six years working at outlets such as CBR, Heroic Hollywood and Full Circle Cinema. You can follow him on Twitter @jacksonhayes67

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