Roman GłogulskiBuilding a base is one of the first tasks you’ll undertake when starting your adventure in Palworld. The base will evolve as you progress in the game, so it’s important to choose the right location and construction to avoid many problems in the future. Here are some tips to keep in mind!
Choose a flat, undisturbed location
After placing the Palbox, you’ll see a large blue circle surrounding it – this is the area where you can build your base. It’s important for this area to be as free of hills, cliffs, water, and other obstacles as possible. You’ll need plenty of space for structures and buildings you want to construct in the future. Your goal is to avoid situations where Palos get stuck and are unable to move, which ultimately leads to hunger, fatigue, and illness. The clearer the base, the lower the risk of such situations!
Provide access to available resources nearby
If there are accessible resources in the area of your base, such as wood, ore, Paldium, and stones, the Palos working in your base can gather them during their work. You’ll need a large amount of resources to progress in the game, so it’s worth starting to gather them as soon as possible.
Build a ranch for Vixy
The Ranch is unlocked at level 5 in the Palworld technology tree. You can assign any Pal with the ability to cultivate plants to the Ranch, and they will produce species-specific items – Chikipi lays eggs, and Mozzarina produces milk. However, the most useful Pal to start with is Vixy, who provides Palberries and Arrows, which are incredibly useful for catching other Palos – you’ll soon realize you’ll need hundreds of them!
Place food crates and boxes near workstations
Palos with the ability to transport will carry gathered or mined resources to nearby crates. To avoid wasting time on long walks across the map, place crates close to workstations that dispense materials. Also, make sure each workstation is close enough to the Feeding Box for Palos to take a lunch break without a long walk.
Quickly switch materials to stone
At some point, your base will be attacked by groups of Palos or other enemies who will try to destroy your Palos and structures. If your base is made of flammable materials, there is a risk that Palos with explosive or fire-based attacks will set it on fire. Fire spreads extremely quickly, so there’s a high risk of losing everything connected to a burning structure. Stone material is unlocked at level 18!
Check out the Palworld Base Building Guide, which shows a complete list of tasks you need to complete to level up your base, increase Pal storage capacity, and unlock the ability to build a second base! Also, don’t forget to check out the Palworld interactive map!
Author: Jen Rothery, Senior Editor from the IGN Guides team, whose primary interest is live game analysis. In Palworld, she spends most of her time baking cakes.
FAQ
Q: What are tips for choosing a base location in Palworld?
A: It’s important to choose a flat, undisturbed location without hills, cliffs, water, and other obstacles. The clearer the base, the lower the risk of Palos getting stuck and encountering problems.
Q: What are the benefits of placing a base near available resources?
A: If there are accessible resources in the area of your base, Palos will be able to gather them during their work, making it easier to accumulate the large amount of resources needed for progression in the game.
Q: What is the ranch in Palworld, and why is it worth building?
A: The Ranch is unlocked at level 5 in the Palworld technology tree. You can assign a Pal with the ability to cultivate plants to the Ranch, and they will produce species-specific items. Building the ranch is useful because it’s a place where you can obtain essential items, such as eggs from Chikipi or milk from Mozzarina.
Q: How can I ensure that Palos deposit gathered resources in the correct crates?
A: Make sure that resource crates are placed near workstations so that Palos don’t waste time on long walks across the map. The crates should also be close to the Feeding Box so Palos can take a lunch break without a long journey.
Q: Why is it recommended to switch the base material to stone?
A: At some point during the game, your base will be attacked by groups of Palos or enemies. If the base is made of flammable materials, there is a risk of it being set on fire by the attackers. Using stone as a building material protects the base from fire and ensures greater safety.
Definitions:
– Palworld: A computer game in which players create a base and manage creature-like beings called Palos.
– Palbox: A special device in Palworld used for storing and managing Palos.
– Ranch: A constructed area in the base where Palos with the ability to cultivate plants produce species-specific items.
– Chikipi: A type of Palo in Palworld that lays eggs.
– Mozzarina: Another type of Palo in Palworld that produces milk.
– Feeding Box: A box in the base where Palos can find food.
Useful Links:
– Official Palworld website
– Palworld Base Building Guide
– Palworld Interactive Map