Palworld ore locations and how to farm ore efficiently: find rich deposits, upgrade your pickaxe, and let Digtoise power your metal-ingot empire.

I have a confession: in Palworld, I am an ore goblin. I see a sparkling reddish-brown rock cluster, and suddenly my priorities are not cute Pals, not base building, not even survival. It is ore. Why? Because ore becomes metal ingots, and metal ingots become everything from metal tools to base structures. In 2026, with all the updates and new Pals, ore is still the resource that keeps my factory of questionable ethics running. So grab your pickaxe, or your nearest Digtoise, and let us chip away at the question: where do you find ore, and how do you farm it without losing your mind? ⛏️

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Where To Find Ore

First, let us clear up a common mistake. Sometimes you will mine a regular rock and get a few pieces of ore. Nice. But if you want a real supply, you need ore deposits. These are the large, reddish-brown marbled clusters that sparkle at the top. They look like someone glued glitter to a boulder. Once you see one, you will never unsee it.

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You can find ore deposits all over the map, especially around mountains. Sometimes there is only one or two in an area. That is fine for a quick snack, but not for a metal ingot addiction. One of the best early spots is behind the Desolate Church. Is it spooky? A little. Is it worth it? Absolutely. The ore there can carry you through the early game like a trusty, slightly haunted pickaxe.

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If you have not established a base yet, it cannot hurt to build one near a few ore deposits. Later, when you upgrade your first base enough to build two bases, find a spot with a large cluster of deposits, make that your secondary base, and put mining Pals to work. Congratulations, you have just become a middle manager for rock-eating creatures. 🐢

How To Farm Ore

You need a pickaxe to farm ore. In early game you start with a Stone Pickaxe. It works, but it is about as elegant as hitting a rock with a rock. As you progress and level up, craft better pickaxes like the Metal Pickaxe and the Refined Metal Pickaxe. Your future self, with full inventory and no regrets, will thank you.

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Another way to farm ore is by using Digtoise. This Pal can be found in some desert regions. If you build a secondary base in an area with ore deposits, you can put Digtoise to work there. He will use his spin attack to farm ore for you. Is it adorable? Yes. Is it efficient? Sort of. It is like hiring a tiny tornado with a hard hat.

However, you will get a much better result by putting Digtoise in your party. Once you craft Digtoise's Headband, unlockable on Technology Tier 19, bring him out and when you are near an ore deposit, activate Drill Crusher. His spin attack will break down the ore in mere seconds, making your ore farming much more efficient. Suddenly you are not a miner. You are a tactical ore extraction specialist with a turtle. 💎

Here is a quick comparison of ore farming methods:

Method Effort Efficiency Vibes
Stone Pickaxe High Low Primitive but honest
Metal Pickaxe Medium Medium Respectable
Refined Metal Pickaxe Medium High Fancy rock destruction
Digtoise at base Low Medium Passive income, sort of
Digtoise in party with Drill Crusher Medium Very high Absolute ore chaos

My 2026 Ore Routine

In 2026, my routine is simple. I log in, check my bases, pretend I am going to organize my chests, and then immediately go mine ore. I start by teleporting near the Desolate Church or a mountain cluster. I bring a good pickaxe, a Digtoise with his Headband, and enough inventory space. Do I ever have enough inventory space? No. But hope is a powerful thing.

I also like to set up a secondary base near a dense ore cluster. Then I assign mining Pals and let them chip away while I am off doing important things, like catching a Pal I definitely do not need. When I return, there is ore waiting. It is like a savings account, except the interest is paid in shiny rocks.

If you are new, do not ignore ore until you need metal ingots. That is the classic Palworld trap. You need metal ingots for tools, weapons, structures, and all the machinery that makes your base look like a small, chaotic factory. So mine early, mine often, and mine with a plan. ⛏️

Final Dig

So where do you find ore in Palworld? Look for the large reddish-brown marbled clusters that sparkle at the top. Check behind the Desolate Church, around mountains, and anywhere you can build a base near a cluster. How do you farm it? Use better pickaxes, put Digtoise to work at a secondary base, and absolutely use Digtoise's Headband with Drill Crusher when you want ore fast.

Is ore farming glamorous? No. But is it necessary? Unless you enjoy living in a wooden shack with stone tools, yes. Now go forth, my fellow ore goblin. May your pickaxe never break, your Digtoise never nap, and your metal ingot chest never run empty.