Best Base Locations

Optimal base spots for ore farming, oil extraction, and main bases

How to use coordinates: Coordinates are shown as (X, Y) on the in-game map. You can have multiple bases — the number increases as you level up. Place a Palbox at the desired location to claim the base.

Early Game Bases (Level 1–15)

LocationCoordsResourcesNotes
Windswept Hills 1 (71, -408) 8–9 Ore, Stone, Wood Great early location. Flat, medium space. Tiers can be solved with ramps.
Windswept Hills 2 (7, -527) 8 Ore Large, flat area. Near Lv10 Incineram. Skill Fruit Tree nearby.
Windswept Hills 3 (157, -398) 7 Ore West of Fort Ruins. Small but elevated — easy to defend from raids.
Behind Desolate Church (72, -400) 9 Ore, Wood, Fiber Larger than Fort Ruins spot. Has Statue of Power. On a travel path — vulnerable to raids.
SW of Small Settlement (8, -529) 8 Ore Wide, flat, great for large bases. Natural defenses — enemies only access from one side.

Mid Game Bases (Level 15–40)

LocationCoordsResourcesNotes
Moonless Shore 1 (-76, -319) 10 Ore Highest ore count. Large building space. Slight slope. Lv15–25 enemies.
Moonless Shore 2 (96, -258) 10 Ore Another 10-ore spot. Good for dual ore farming bases.
Ascetic Falls (-245, 239) 9 Ore Large, flat. Nearby bandit camps for extra loot. Lv10–20.
Mossanda Forest 1 (185, -30) 8 Ore + 6 Coal Best spot for combined ore + coal. No raids! Nearby bandit camp and dungeons.
Verdant Brook (259, -225) 8 Ore + 6 Coal Small space, needs multi-level building to reach coal. Good if you can manage the terrain.
Mount Flopie 1 (-31, -167) 8 Ore, 1 Coal, Stone Large building space. Skill Fruit Tree on site.
Mount Obsidian 1 (-543, -478) 9 Ore Volcano area. Lv30–40 enemies. Also good for sulfur nearby.

Late Game / Special Bases

LocationCoordsResourcesNotes
Sakurajima Oil Fields (-646, 270) Crude Oil Best oil farming base. Required for Oil Extractors. Essential for late-game Plasteel crafting.
South of Foot of Volcano (-341, 566) Ore + Sulfur Combined ore and sulfur mining. Good for gunpowder production.
Mount Obsidian 3 (-760, -678) 8 Ore Large, flat area. Good for double bases. Lv30–40.
Icy Weasel Hill (-28, 159) Ore, Pure Quartz, Stone, Wood Fewer ore nodes but has Pure Quartz. Good all-rounder for mid-late game.
Feybreak Beach Hexolite, Oil End-game triple base location. Hexolite + Oil. Worse terrain than Ice Wind Island.
Ice Wind Island Hexolite, Oil End-game triple base location. Better terrain than Feybreak. Recommended for main end-game base.

Ore Farming Setup Guide

Steps to automate ore farming:
  1. Find a location with 8+ ore nodes and place a Palbox
  2. Build a Wooden Chest near the ore nodes
  3. Place Straw Pal Beds and a Feed Box for your Pals
  4. Assign Pals with Mining suitability (Digtoise, Dumud, Tombat, Astegon)
  5. Assign at least one Pal with Transporting to move ore to chests
  6. Add a Berry Plantation and Hot Spring to keep Pals happy
  7. Return periodically to collect ore from chests

What Makes a Good Base Location?

FactorWhy It Matters
Ore nodesMore nodes = more passive ore income. 8+ is ideal.
Flat terrainEasier to build. Slopes require ramps and multi-level planning.
Natural defensesCliffs, water, or single-entry points reduce raid vulnerability.
Fast travel nearbyQuick access to your base for collecting resources.
Skill Fruit TreesBonus — nearby skill fruit trees provide free active skills.
ClimateExtreme temperatures require specialized gear. Normal climate is easiest.
Coal + Ore comboCoal is needed for refined ingots. Having both saves a base slot.