Palworld 1.0 Infinite Resource Farming with Multi-Base Setups

Updated 14 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

To farm infinite resources in Palworld 1.0 with multi-base setups, you need to place bases near resource clusters, assign Pals with high Work Suitability to gather automatically, and use the Palbox’s fast travel and resource transfer features to consolidate materials. This guide explains how to design a network of specialized bases that generate wood, stone, ore, and other materials continuously without manual grinding.

How Resource Gathering Works in Palworld 1.0

In Palworld, each base operates independently within a limited radius around its Palbox. Pals assigned to tasks like Logging, Mining, and Transport will automatically collect resources that spawn within that radius. Most resource nodes—trees, ore deposits, stone piles—respawn after a short cooldown, so a base with the right Pals and a clear layout can produce a steady stream of materials 24/7, even while you are away exploring or fighting.

The key to “infinite” farming is not a single base but a network. A single base can only cover a small area, and its Pals may waste time walking between distant nodes. By building multiple bases, each focused on one or two resource types, you maximize collection efficiency. You also avoid the base cap on Pals per base (currently 15 at max Palbox level), allowing more total workers across all your bases.

Choosing Base Locations for Maximum Yield

Not all spots are equal. You want locations with high node density and short walking distances. Here are the main resource types and what to look for:

Wood: Look for forests with many large trees close together. The bamboo groves in the eastern part of the map are excellent for rapid wood collection.
Stone: Rocky cliffs and mountain bases often have multiple stone nodes. The arid desert areas have abundant stone but fewer trees, so pair with a wood base elsewhere.
Ore (Iron, Coal, Sulfur, etc.): Ore nodes are the most valuable. Find clusters of ore veins—the volcano region and the desert have rich deposits. One base can cover 4-6 nodes if placed centrally.
Pal Fluids and Other Drops: These come from hunting, not gathering, so a base near water or a known spawn area can help, but it’s less reliable than node-based resources.

When scouting, walk around and check the base circle preview. Count the nodes inside. A good wood base should have at least 10 large trees; a good ore base should have 3-4 ore veins. Also check for flat ground to place Palbox, storage, and breeding pens without obstruction.

Setting Up a Multi-Base Resource Network

Once you have locations, you need to build each base for a specific role. Here is a step-by-step plan:

Unlock the ability to build multiple bases. You get your second base slot at Palbox level 10, and a third at level 15. Focus on leveling your base to unlock these slots.
Build a Palbox and a small base structure. Each base needs a Palbox, a few beds, a feed box, and a storage chest. Don’t overbuild—keep it minimal to save resources.
Assign Pals with the right Work Suitability. For wood, use Pals with Logging (like Eikthyrdeer, Vaelet, or Wumpo). For mining, use Pals with Mining (like Digtoise, Reptyro, or Anubis). Higher levels mean faster work.
Set up a dedicated transport route. Place a chest near the resource nodes. Assign Pals with Transporting (like Cattiva or Vixy) to move materials from the gathering spot to the chest. Without transport, Pals will drop items on the ground, and they may despawn.
Use the Palbox to fast travel between bases. Open your map and teleport to any base. Then manually collect from the chests and bring materials to your main base, or use the Palbox’s “Organize” feature to move items between bases (if you have the supply drops unlocked).

For truly passive collection, you can even leave the game running while at a base—Pals will keep working as long as they have food and stamina. But be aware that some resources, like ore, may require you to be near the base for the respawn timer to tick, so it’s not fully AFK-proof.

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Several issues can break your resource loop. Here are the most frequent ones and their solutions:

Pals getting stuck on terrain. If your base is on a slope, Pals may glitch into walls. Build on flat ground or use foundations to level the area.
Pals not working because they are sleeping or eating. Ensure you have enough beds and a full feed box. Pals work during the day and sleep at night, so night gathering is slower.
Resource nodes not respawning. In 1.0, some nodes respawn faster than others. If you’ve mined everything, wait a few in-game days or move to a new base. Also, avoid building too close to the node spawn points, as structures can block respawns.
Storage filling up. Build multiple chests and assign more transporters. You can also use the Palbox’s “Drop” feature to discard excess if you don’t need it.
Pals not assigned to the right task. Open the base menu (B key on PC) and manually assign each Pal to a task. Pals may default to other jobs like gathering food or crafting.

Optimal Pal Choices for Each Resource

Not all Pals are equal. Here are the best species for each gathering role, based on their Work Suitability levels:

Logging (Wood): Wumpo (Lv3), Eikthyrdeer (Lv2), Vaelet (Lv2), and Gorirat (Lv2). Wumpo is the best but rare; Eikthyrdeer is a solid early choice.
Mining (Ore/Stone): Anubis (Lv3), Reptyro (Lv3), Digtoise (Lv2), and Tombat (Lv2). Anubis is the top miner but requires a late-game breeding recipe.
Transporting: Cattiva (Lv2), Vixy (Lv2), and Broncherry (Lv2). These move items quickly. Assign at least 2-3 per base.
Gathering (Berries/Plants): Petallia (Lv3), Lyleen (Lv2), and Dinossom (Lv2). Useful for food and fiber, but less critical for infinite ore.

To get high-level Pals, breed them at a Breeding Farm. You can also catch them in the wild, but breeding gives you control over Work Suitability traits.

Costs and Requirements for Multiple Bases

Building a second and third base is not free. Each Palbox costs 1 Paldium Fragment, 8 Wood, and 4 Stone—cheap. However, you also need to build the supporting structures: beds (10 Fiber, 5 Wood each), a feed box (20 Wood, 10 Stone), and a chest (20 Wood). For a full base with 15 Pals, you’ll need roughly:

15 beds (150 Fiber, 75 Wood)
1-2 feed boxes (40 Wood, 20 Stone)
4-6 chests (80-120 Wood)
1 Palbox (1 Paldium Fragment, 8 Wood, 4 Stone)

That’s about 300 Wood and 150 Fiber per base—easily gathered in 10 minutes. The real cost is time: you must level your Palbox to unlock the slots, and you must capture or breed enough Pals to staff each base. For three bases, you need 45 Pals total, which is a significant investment but doable by mid-game.

Also, each base has its own food consumption. Make sure you have a berry farm at each base, or you’ll be constantly delivering food. A single base with a large berry plantation can supply all bases if you transport the berries manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have more than 3 bases in Palworld 1.0?
No, the current maximum is 3 bases per world. You can delete and rebuild a base elsewhere, but you cannot have more than 3 active Palboxes. Choose your locations wisely.

Do resources respawn while I’m away from the base?
Yes, but the respawn timer only ticks when you are near the base (within render distance). If you travel far away, the game may unload the area, and respawning pauses. To keep farming, stay near the base or use fast travel to visit each base periodically.

How do I transfer items between bases?
You can manually carry items in your inventory and fast travel, or you can use the Palbox’s “Supply Drop” feature if you’ve unlocked it in the Technology tree. The supply drop lets you send items from one base’s storage to another, but it costs resources and has a cooldown.

What is the best base location for ore?
The volcano area in the southwest has large clusters of iron and coal nodes. The desert near the center also has many ore veins. Look for a spot with at least 4 ore nodes within the base circle—that’s enough for a steady income.

Why are my Pals not mining even though they have the skill?
Check if the ore nodes are within the base’s radius. Also, make sure the Pals are not assigned to other tasks like logging or hauling. Open the base menu and manually set their work priority to Mining. Finally, ensure they have a clear path to the nodes—remove any obstacles.

Alternatives to Multi-Base Farming

If you don’t want to manage three bases, you can still get infinite resources in other ways:

Raids and Dungeons: Defeating raid bosses and clearing dungeons drops large amounts of ore and ingots, though not continuously.
Buying from Merchants: Some NPCs sell ore and wood for gold coins. You can farm coins by selling captured Pals or items.
Using a single base with high-level Pals: A well-optimized single base with Anubis and Wumpo can produce enough for most needs, just slower than a multi-base network.
Breeding for resource Pals: Breed Pals that drop resources when butchered, like Lamball for wool, but this is manual and not infinite.

For late-game players, the multi-base approach is the most efficient, but it requires planning. Start with a wood base and a mining base, then add a third for food or stone. With this network, you’ll never run out of materials for building, crafting, and breeding.

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