If you’ve reached the snowy mountains in Palworld and are wondering how to efficiently farm Pure Quartz, you’re in the right place. This rare resource is essential for crafting high tech items and machines, and collecting enough of it is key to progressing into the late game.
In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know, from the best locations to mine Pure Quartz, to farming strategies and even how to automate the process entirely.
What Is Pure Quartz and Why It Matters
Pure Quartz is a black crystalline material found in icy regions of the game. It’s mostly used to create Circuit Boards, which are critical components for advanced base structures like electric furnaces, heaters, missile launchers, and other machinery.
Each Circuit Board requires 4 Pure Quartz and 2 Polymer, and late game tech can demand dozens, if not hundreds of them. This means you’ll need a solid amount of Quartz if you want to keep building.
While some powerful bosses drop Pure Quartz directly (ranging from 3 to 10 units depending on the Pal), the most reliable method is mining it yourself from resource nodes.
Best Pure Quartz Locations in Palworld
Pure Quartz shows up mostly in the cold, snowy areas up north. The weather’s rough and the land can be tricky, but the black crystal rocks are pretty easy to see once you know what they look like. They shine a bit and stand out against the white snow.
Top Farming Locations:
- Frozen Plateau (approx. -212, 250): One of the richest veins, with around 9 nodes and relatively flat terrain for base building.
- Central Ridge (around -252, 393): Another dense spot with up to 8 nodes plus some extra ore nearby. Good elevation, though more hostile creatures.
- Snowy Cliffs (roughly -415, 470): Fewer nodes (about 6), but the natural cliffs help protect against enemy raids.
- Research Tower Area (approx. -140, 580): Around 8 nodes just north of a central tower structure. Only one entry path, making it great for defense.
- Mid-Map Snow Patch (about 204, 98): A good early-to-mid game option with about 6 nodes — not as cold and slightly safer.
All of these areas are prime for either short mining runs or setting up a semi-permanent base to automate collection.
Farming Strategies and Tips
- The mountains up north are super cold, so staying warm is really important. Wear cold-resistant gear or bring fire-type Pals to help with the freezing temps. You’ll need at least Cold Resistance Level 2 — and Level 3 if you’re going out at night.
- Make sure you bring a Metal Pickaxe or something even better. Weaker tools break fast and take too long to mine. It’s also smart to pack extras since mining wears them out pretty quickly.
- When choosing Pals, go for ones with Mining Level 3 or 4 — they’ll break the Quartz faster. It also helps to bring Pals that can carry a lot, so you don’t have to run back and forth to your base.
Efficient Mining Strategy
If you want to make the most out of each trip:
- Set up a small base close to a group of Quartz rocks. Make sure to include the basics a Palbox, a storage chest, a feed box, and something to keep you warm, like a hot spring or a heater.
- Put your strong mining Pals to work gathering the Quartz, and use hauler Pals to carry it back to storage.
- If the Quartz runs out, try fast traveling away or logging out for a bit — it usually comes back after about 30 to 40 minutes of game time.
- With a good setup, a single farming trip from a big cluster (8 or 9 rocks) can get you close to 1,000 Pure Quartz.
Hazards and Enemy Threats
Once you reach a high enough tech level, you can build a dedicated Pure Quartz Mine at your base. It passively generates Quartz as long as mining Pals are assigned.
Requirements to build:
- Level 50 tech
- 100 Pure Quartz (initial)
- Stone and other basic resources
This turns Pure Quartz into an automated resource — no more running back and forth to remote mountains. Just make sure your Pals are fed and rested, and they’ll handle the rest.
Unlocking Pure Quartz Automation
Watch out — areas with lots of Pure Quartz often have tough enemies, like ice-type Pals and even strong boss monsters. Bring flying or long-range Pals to help you fight them off, and build walls or fences around your base to stay safe.
Also, the mountains are steep, so it’s easy to fall and take damage. Try not to mine too close to cliffs, or put up barriers to keep from slipping off.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where’s the best place to farm Pure Quartz?
A: The northern mountains offer the highest yield. Look for clusters near coordinates like -212, 250 or -140, 580.
Q: How is Pure Quartz used in Palworld?
A: Mainly to craft Circuit Boards, which are critical for building electric tech and machinery at higher base levels.
Q: Does Pure Quartz respawn after mining?
A: Yes. Nodes refresh after a short cooldown, or you can reset them by fast traveling away or logging out for a while.
Q: What’s the fastest way to get Quartz early on?
A: Visit the mid-map snowy area at (204, 98) or defeat certain boss Pals that drop 3–10 Quartz directly. These are decent early-game options before heading far north.
