Ancient Bone is a new resource added in the Palworld 1.0 update. Despite sharing part of its name with the regular Bone material, Ancient Bone is a completely separate resource and cannot be obtained by simply defeating Pals that drop Bone.

Instead, you need to travel to a specific location and mine fossil deposits to collect it.

If you are trying to craft some of the new accessories added in Palworld 1.0, you will need to know where to find Ancient Bone.

Where to Find Ancient Bone in Palworld

Ancient Bone can be found at Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3, located in the north-east of the Palpagos Islands.

The easiest way to reach the sanctuary is to travel to the Deep Sand Dunes fast travel point and then head north-east across the water. You can use a flying or swimming Pal to make the journey easier.

Once you reach the sanctuary, look for large fossil deposits that resemble giant ribcages. These are the Ancient Bone nodes you need to mine.

How to Mine Ancient Bone

When you find one of the large fossil deposits, equip a suitable mining tool and attack the node to collect Ancient Bone.

A Pickaxe is the most obvious choice, although other suitable tools can also be used.

You can usually find several fossil deposits around Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3, so it is worth exploring the area thoroughly rather than leaving after finding a single node.

Once the deposits respawn, you can return to the sanctuary and repeat the process to build up a larger supply.

Be Careful at Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3

Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 is not a safe area.

The sanctuary is home to high-level Pals, while PIDF patrols also regularly fly over the island. If you are caught trespassing, you can quickly find yourself fighting both the local Pals and PIDF enemies.

Make sure you bring a strong Pal team and suitable equipment before travelling to the island.

A flying Pal is also extremely useful for reaching the sanctuary and moving between fossil deposits. You may also want to bring equipment that protects against the area’s temperature conditions.

What Is Ancient Bone Used For?

Ancient Bone

High-Level Material

Ancient Bone is used in several high-level accessory recipes added to Palworld. If you are working towards the strongest accessories available in 1.0, you will need to collect a good supply.

Air Walker EX Movement

Air Walker Mk III Movement

Dogen Emblem Emblem

Phantom Ring Ring

Silvegis Emblem Emblem

Vanguard Charm Charm

Wandering Merchant Charm Charm

How to Farm Ancient Bone

The best way to farm Ancient Bone is to explore Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 and mine every fossil deposit you find.

Rather than mining one node and leaving, it is more efficient to fly around the entire sanctuary and collect every Ancient Bone deposit in the area.

Once you have cleared the island, you can either wait for the deposits to respawn or return later to repeat the route.

Farming Setup

Preparation Loadout

Before heading out to farm Ancient Bone, ensure your inventory and party are prepared with this essential setup:

Strong Flying Pal Fast aerial mobility for scouting and terrain traversal

Mount

Suitable Mining Tool High-tier pickaxe or harvesting equipment

Tool

Inventory Space Cleared carrying capacity to avoid becoming overencumbered

Weight

Temperature Armor Gear matched to the sanctuary zone’s ambient climate

Gear

Combat-Ready Pals High-level battle team to deal with hostile sanctuary enemies

Combat

Farming Tip

If you are only looking for enough Ancient Bone to craft a single accessory, one trip may be enough. However, players who want multiple accessories should plan for repeated farming runs.

Can You Get Ancient Bone From Pals?

No. Ancient Bone is not obtained from the regular Bone drops that come from certain Pals.

You need to mine the fossil deposits found at Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 to collect the material.

This makes Ancient Bone different from regular Bone, so make sure you are farming the correct resource before starting a crafting project.

Ancient Bone vs. Bone

Material Comparison

The two materials are easy to confuse because of their names, but they have completely different uses and acquisition methods.

Early / Mid-Game

Bone

Rarity Common Resource

Primary Source Dropped by specific Pals

Key Applications Standard early & mid-game crafting recipes

Late-Game

Ancient Bone

Rarity Rare Material

Primary Source Mined from fossil deposits

Key Applications High-level accessory recipes

Important Note

If a recipe specifically requires Ancient Bone, regular Bone will not work as a substitute. Always double-check your recipe requirements before crafting!

Final Thoughts

Ancient Bone is one of the more unusual resources introduced in Palworld 1.0. You cannot farm it by defeating Pals or searching through regular resource areas.

Instead, you need to travel to Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 and mine the giant fossil deposits scattered across the island.

The sanctuary can be dangerous, but the trip is worthwhile if you are trying to craft the new accessories that require Ancient Bone. Bring a strong flying Pal, mine every fossil deposit you find, and return later when you need more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Ancient Bone in Palworld?

Ancient Bone can be found at Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 in the north-east of the Palpagos Islands.

How do you get Ancient Bone?

Mine the large fossil deposits found around Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3.

Can Pals drop Ancient Bone?

No. Ancient Bone must be collected by mining fossil deposits.

What is Ancient Bone used for?

Ancient Bone is used to craft high-level accessories, including the Air Walker EX, Dogen Emblem, Phantom Ring, Silvegis Emblem, Vanguard Charm, and Wandering Merchant Charm.

Can you use regular Bone instead of Ancient Bone?

No. Ancient Bone and Bone are separate materials and cannot be substituted for one another.

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