Hey, fellow Pal tamers. If you're like me, you've spent more hours than you'd care to admit staring at a mostly empty ore node, wondering why the universe hates your ingot supply. I recently stumbled across a resource spot in Palworld that feels less like a lucky break and more like finding a fully stocked pantry behind a secret door. The coordinates are 190, -40, right near the Sealed Realm of the Guardian fast travel point. According to a Reddit post by Supratones, with coordinates helpfully pinned down by umpufnufguf, this compact area holds five coal nodes and eight ore nodes. In Palworld terms, that's a jackpot.

palworld-resource-hotspot-190-40-coal-and-ore-farming-guide-image-0

Now, why should you care? Because Palworld's crafting tree is a hungry beast. Early on, you can get by with wood and stone from the Logging Site and Stone Pit. But once you start dreaming of firearms, refined ingots, and high-tier structures, you need coal and ore in bulk. Coal isn't just a pretty black rock; it's the ingredient that teams up with regular Ore to create Refined Ingots. That's your ticket from bows to guns. Ore, meanwhile, is the backbone of ingots, which feed recipes like Nails, Metal Pickaxes, and even saddles that let you soar through the skies on your favorite Pals.

Here's a quick breakdown:

Resource Nodes at 190, -40 Why it matters
Coal 5 Refined Ingots when combined with Ore, guns, advanced gear
Ore 8 Ingots, Nails, Metal Pickaxes, saddles, and more

Five coal and eight ore nodes in one spot is the equivalent of a vending machine that dispenses both espresso and emergency flares: compact, weirdly specific, and exactly what you need when your plans go sideways. You can park yourself there, swing your pickaxe, and watch your storage boxes fill up. It's not quite a base resource farm, because Palworld doesn't give you a direct structure for coal or ore like it does for wood and stone. You have to venture out into Palpagos Island. But this location makes the venture worth it.

One warning: the area is not a petting zoo. High-level Pals roam nearby, and they will absolutely ruin your day if you show up underprepared. Think of them as the bouncers at an exclusive club; you don't get in unless you've done your push-ups. Bring strong combat Pals, decent armor, healing items, and maybe a backup weapon. If you're playing in 2026 after various updates, the fundamentals still apply: scout first, clear threats, then mine. A flying mount can help you escape if things go south.

Another route to coal is dungeons. They're scattered across the map, and they can drop coal as loot. But dungeon runs are like pulling a single thread that unravels an entire sweater of crafting possibilities—except the sweater is guarded by a boss. You either defeat the boss or backtrack all the way to the entrance to escape with your precious loot. That can eat up time you could have spent mining at 190, -40. So if you want efficiency, the open-world node cluster is usually the better bet.

Other players in the Reddit thread shared their own go-to spots, including the Desert and Volcano biomes. Those are solid alternatives, especially if you're already exploring those regions. But the 190, -40 location near the Sealed Realm of the Guardian fast travel point is hard to beat for convenience. Fast travel in, mine your fill, and fast travel out before the local wildlife decides you're the main course.

Palworld has had a wild ride since it exploded onto the scene. It became a bestseller on Steam and surpassed concurrent player count records held by Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. In 2026, that momentum still matters because the game's resource grind remains a core part of the loop. Whether you're a returning player or a newcomer, knowing where to find coal and ore is like having a secret handshake with the crafting system. It doesn't make you invincible, but it makes everything else a lot less tedious.

Here's my recommended checklist:

  • Unlock the Sealed Realm of the Guardian fast travel point.

  • Pack high-level combat Pals. 🛡️

  • Bring a pickaxe with good durability.

  • Clear nearby enemies before mining.

  • Consider dropping a temporary chest or using a mount with inventory space.

  • Mine coal first, then ore, or vice versa depending on your recipe needs.

  • Leave before you get greedy. Greed is how you lose a full inventory.

Final thoughts: Palworld rewards preparation and exploration. The 190, -40 spot is a rare gift—five coal and eight ore nodes clustered together like a mineral bouquet. If you treat it with respect and bring the right gear, it will fuel your transition from stone-age survivor to gun-toting, saddle-flying Pal master. Happy mining, and may your ingot supply never run dry. ⛏️