How to get & farm coal in Palworld

Aryan Singh
A scenic vista in Palworld

Palworld features a variety of recipes that require resources to be crafted. These resources are scattered across the map and finding the more elusive ones, like coal, can be a bit tricky. On that note, here’s how to get and farm coal in Palworld.



Palworld is an open-world survival/crafting game that has shattered all sorts of records since its release. Described as ‘Pokemon with guns’ by some players, the title has many different creatures known as Pals that can be captured and used for multiple tasks. Base building is also an important element of the game, and it requires you to hoard resources.

Speaking of resources, one essential resource that can be tricky to acquire is coal. So if you’re wondering where to look for it, here’s how to get and farm coal in Palworld.

Where to find coal in Palworld: Location

Desert biome location in Palworld
Coal in Palworld can be found in the northern areas of the map.

To get coal in Palworld, you’ll have to head to the desert biome located in the northernmost areas of the map. Spotting the resource should be fairly easy, as it has a distinct dark color.

Coal is mainly used to craft Refined Iron Ingots in Palworld. These Ingots are then used in the recipes for crafting high-tier weapons like the Assault Rifle, Pump-Action Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, and more.

How to mine coal in Palworld

You can mine coal using a Metal Pickaxe in Palworld. As coal is found in a desert bio, it’s best to prepare yourself by equipping armor that provides heat resistance like the Tropical Outfit. It’s also important to have ample space in your inventory as coal is a heavy resource.

We recommend using a flying mount to get to the desert areas as you’ll likely encounter some difficult enemies along the way.

That was how to get and farm coal in Palworld. For more on the game, check out our other guides:

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