Hey everyone, your friendly neighborhood Pal-tamer here! As we roll into 2026, Palworld is still going absolutely nuts on Steam and Xbox, and the community's creativity? It's next level. Seriously, the stuff players are building would make even the most seasoned architects shed a tear. So, I was scrolling through social media the other day, and I stumbled upon this absolute gem from a content creator who basically built what they call an "unraidable" base. And guess what? It's dedicated entirely to mining two of the most valuable resources in the game: ore and coal. Let's just say, my jaw dropped. I had to dive deep and share the deets with you all. This isn't just a base; it's a fortress of efficiency, and I'm here to break down how you can build your own.

The Meta Has Evolved: Post-Update Building

First things first, let's set the stage. This build isn't just about slapping down some foundations. It's about smart, optimized gameplay in the current meta. Remember those early days when Lifmunk Effigies were kinda... sus? People thought they were actually lowering catch rates. What a mess! Well, shoutout to Pocket Pair for that early February update a while back that finally fixed them. Now they work as intended, boosting your catch rate like they're supposed to. That update was a game-changer, also fixing nasty bugs like grenades making weapons vanish into thin air on multiplayer servers.

Even with some lingering issues, the Palworld community is built different. We take what the game gives us and turn it into pure art. And that brings us to the mastermind behind this specific base design: Twitch partner and Team Liquid legend, AverageJonas. He dropped a clip on social media that blew up on the r/Palworld subreddit, showcasing a base location that's basically the holy grail for miners.

Location, Location, Location: The God-Tier Mining Spot

Alright, listen up. If you're serious about resources, you need to know these coordinates: 189, -37. Mark it on your map. Right now. This spot is located to the east of the Sacred Realm of the Guardian fast travel point. Why is it so goated? Let me break it down with some hard numbers:

That's right. EIGHT ore nodes and FIVE coal nodes, all within spitting distance of each other. It's a resource paradise. But AverageJonas didn't just build a shack next to them. Oh no. He saw the cliffside and thought, "How can I make this literally unraidable?"

The answer? Build on top of the cliff. The natural elevation is a massive deterrent against raids. Pals and players have a tough time pathfinding up there, making it a natural fortress. He built his base using a solid 6x6 foundation formation centered around a grass mound right on the cliff's peak.

Base Layout & Pro-Tier Optimization

Here's where the genius really kicks in. He didn't clutter the mining area. Instead, he placed storage boxes right next to the ore and coal nodes so his mining Pals (think Anubis, Digtoise, you know the drill) have a short commute to drop off their loot. Efficiency 101!

Now, for the living quarters and support structures? He placed the beds and feeders for his Pals along the very edge of the cliff. This is a 200 IQ move because it prevents them from overlapping with the production facilities he built on a metal ramp and roof above the resource nodes. It's like a multi-story factory!

• Ground Floor (Cliff Top): Mining Pals work the nodes, drop ore/coal in nearby boxes.

• Upper Floor (Metal Roof): This is where the magic happens. He set up:

  • Electric Pylons for power.

  • Farms for food production.

  • And here's the kicker: He assigned Jormuntides to work the farms up there.

Why is that so smart? Because at the time (and this might still be the case depending on updates), Pals don't really consider vertical distance when assigned tasks. A Pal assigned to a farm on the roof will just teleport up there to work. It's a brilliant way to utilize 3D space and keep your base organized and super compact.

Why This Base is Chef's Kiss

Let's recap why this design is so damn effective:

1. Unraidable Vibe: The cliffside location is a natural defense. Raiders have a hell of a time getting up there.

2. Maximized Resource Yield: Built directly on top of the best ore/coal cluster in the game. Zero travel time for gathering.

3. Vertical Efficiency: Separating workstations (mining on ground, farming on roof) prevents Pal pathfinding jams and keeps everything running smooth.

4. Future-Proof Design: It's a testament to player creativity within the game's mechanics. Even as Pocket Pair rolls out more updates (fingers crossed for more base-building parts!), this foundation-first approach will always be strong.

Cliffside bases have always been impressive in Palworld, but using the cliff top as a multi-level industrial complex? That's just next-level brain power. It makes you wonder what Pocket Pair will give us next to play with. More building pieces? Deeper automation? Whatever it is, you can bet players will find a way to optimize the hell out of it.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your tools, teleport to those coordinates, and start building your own impenetrable mining empire. Trust me, once you have a steady flow of ore and coal pumping out, everything else in Palworld becomes a whole lot easier. Go get 'em, boss!