Palworld Guide: Farm Ancient Bone, Bark, and Lava at Wildlife Sanctuaries
In Palworld, tracking down Ancient Bark, Ancient Bone, and Ancient Lava is one of the quickest ways to upgrade your gear—provided you’re willing to deal with a more dangerous kind of exploration. These materials are tied to three Wildlife Sanctuaries on Palpagos Island, and each area is protected by drones that will open fire if you cross the wrong boundary. If you want the strongest options the island offers, you’ll need to brave all three.
Quick facts: Ancient materials locations
- Ancient Bark is collected at the No. 1 Wildlife Sanctuary on Palpagos Island.
- Ancient Bone is collected at the No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Ancient Lava is collected at the No. 2 Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Each sanctuary is monitored by drones that attack if detected outside their domed area.
- Using Pals can help you heal or revive you if you get hit by drone fire.
There’s also a practical travel tip: getting to the floating Sunreach Island can be done via an easy route, though you’re free to bring your own Pal for the trip. The core challenge, though, is what happens once you reach each sanctuary—so plan your approach before you step into drone territory.
Ancient Bark: No. 1 Wildlife Sanctuary
To grab Ancient Bark, head to the No. 1 Wildlife Sanctuary in Palworld. Start by teleporting to Sea Breeze Archipelago – Castaway Great Eagle Statue, then move north to (57, -677).
Once you’re there, don’t assume the dome is safe just because it’s enclosed. Drones patrol and will shoot both you and your Pal the moment they detect you. If you get targeted, retreat outside the sanctuary’s dome walls until the drones pull back inside.
Ancient Bone: No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary
Ancient Bone requires a slightly more involved route. First, fast travel to either the Deep Sand Dunes (527, 528) or The Furtherest Flats (473, 686) Great Eagle Statue in the desert region.
From that area, glide over toward the No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary at (660, 635). As you approach, keep an eye out for roaming drones and specifically avoid their red warning light.
When you finally enter the sanctuary, search around for bone remains scattered throughout the area to collect what you need.
Ancient Lava: No. 2 Wildlife Sanctuary
For Ancient Lava, teleport to the Ruined Fortress City in the northern part of the volcano region at (-563, -240). After that, enter the No. 2 Wildlife Sanctuary at (-677, -113).
Once you step inside, stay alert: avoid the drones while you look for small blue stones, which are tied to the Lava material you’re after.
In each sanctuary, you’re dealing with drone coverage that can quickly spiral if you’re careless. There are three drones guarding the Wildlife Sanctuary area, and if you get caught in their attack in Palworld, you can drop in support Pals such as Herbil or Teafant to help heal or revive you.
With Ancient materials in hand, you can craft multiple upgrades. Below are example crafting options built from Ancient Bark, Ancient Bone, and Ancient Lava, along with the other required components.
Crafting with Ancient Bark, Bone, and Lava
Greatly raise your and your Pal’s attack.
- 20 Refined Ingot
- 30 Bone
- 35 Paldium Fragment
- 30 Ancient Bone
Increase resistance to fire damage.
- 20 Refined Ingot
- 20 Bone
- 20 Flame Organ
- 30 Paldium Fragment
- 30 Carbon Fiber
- 30 Ancient Bark
Add stronger protection against heat and cold.
- 30 Polymer
- 30 Bone
- 20 Ice Organ
- 20 Fire Organ
- 30 Ancient Bone
Increase heat and cold resistance while also boosting health.
- 30 Polymer
- 30 Leather
- 20 Ice Organ
- 20 Fire Organ
- 30 Ancient Bark
Greatly improve hot and cold resistance, and also increase your carrying capacity.
- 20 Refined Ingot
- 30 Paldium Fragment
- 10 Ancient Parts
- 15 Ancient Bark
Prevents attacked Pals’ health from dropping below 1 and reveals hidden Pal abilities.
- 20 Hexolite
- 30 Paldium Fragment
- 15 Dark Fragment
- 30 Nightstar Sand
- 15 Ancient Bark
Grants the ability to jump mid-air and dash.
- 20 Coralum Ingot
- 50 Paldium Fragment
- 35 Dark Fragment
- 50 Nightstar Sand
- 30 Ancient Bone
Grants the ability to double jump mid-air and dash.
- 30 Coralum Ingot
- 60 Paldium Fragment
- 45 Dark Fragment
- 60 Nightstar Sand
- 60 Ancient Bone
Grants the ability to double jump mid-air and double dash.
- 15 Refined Ingot
- 30 Paldium Fragment
- 10 Beautiful Flower
- 30 Ancient Lava
Makes it easier to increase your trust with your Pals.
Looking for more gathering guides in Palworld? Check how to get Caramel Cotton Candy, Mimog Effigy, and Fiber to round out your crafting options.
