Looking for some Iron Ore in Palworld to make more Ingots? As you progress further in the survival game Palworld, you'll find that you need lots of Ingots for your building and crafting needs.
While Iron Ore deposits are scattered throughout the world of Palworld, keeping note of the locations of these deposits can enable you to revisit them. Also, these deposits respawn, so you won't run out! In this guide, we'll take you through how to get Iron Ore in Palworld.
Before we give you the details, you might want to know what the best starter Pals in Palworld are. Also, if you want to play with friends, check out our article on whether you can play co-op in Palworld for all your multiplayer needs.
Where to find Iron Ore in Palworld
First things first, to get Iron Ore in Palworld, you'll need a Pickaxe. Even the lowest-tier Pickaxes will do, but high-level ones will speed up the process. You can make one at your Workbench and bring it when you go exploring for Iron Ore.
Obtaining Iron Ore in Palworld involves locating an Iron Ore deposit and attacking it. The deposit closely resembles regular rocks but sparkles and has a slightly lighter or shinier appearance.
You'll find them anywhere on the terrain, and even in dungeons. By entering a cave, you'll be able to find more Iron Ore deposits, providing an alternative if surface Iron Ore deposits are scarce.
To mine Iron Ore, use your Pickaxe to hit the deposit, and you should be able to collect it. They fill up your inventory storage space pretty quickly, as they are rather heavy. You should be carrying only the essentials when you're out Iron-hunting, or you'll be weighed down.
Having too many items in your inventory makes you walk a lot slower in Palworld. To increase your carrying capacity, you should take Pals such as Broncherry or Cattiva when you're mining Iron Ore.
Here are some locations where you can find lots of Iron Ore deposits:
- Above the Desolate Church
- A bit north of the Chillet boss
As Iron Ore deposits replenish over time, it's a good idea to build a base near the deposits that you find. You can build several bases in a Palworld world, so it doesn't have to be your main base. You can assign your Pals to mine for you so that you don't need to be actively there.
While automatic mining through Pals is a viable strategy, you'll require higher-levelled Pals for efficient Iron Ore mining. Your mining Pals should have a Mining Work Suitability of at least level two.
Digtoise, found in the central desert area, is probably the best Pal for this task. While Digtoise can also be found in a far northern area, accessing the desert is easier in the early game. Note that you'll need heat-resistant gear for exploring the desert.
That's the end of our guide on where to find Iron Ore in Palworld. For more guides on this game, check out everything you need to know about the areas on the Palworld Map. Also, if you're curious whether Palworld is actually plagiarising Pokémon or using AI art, we've got the details for you.