Palworld’s Sakurajima update introduced a brand-new island to explore, new Pals to capture and befriend, and even new resources to gather, like Crude Oil. Crude Oil is a valuable material for manufacturing Plasteel – the key ingredient for crafting top-tier spheres, weapons, and armor. This powerful gear makes you a formidable Pal Trainer, ready to conquer tougher opponents.

As such, you’ll want to extract lots of Crude Oil. This can be done with the help of a Crude Oil Extractor, which unlocks at Level 50 and costs two Technology points. Crude Oil Extractors can be placed near Crude Oil fields and pump out oil continuously. Fortunately, there are a handful of places on the new Sakurajima Island and even the Palpagos Islands that are perfect for setting up a dedicated Crude Oil Base.

Updated on February 12, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat: Wandering around the massive world of Palworld in the hope of finding resources like Crude Oil might reward the player eventually with some old fields, but it is not the efficient way, of course.

Those who look for faster progression in the game will have to use other players’ experiences early on, as it helps a lot with finding the best locations to set up a base with little necessity to travel around the world for rare resources.

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Best Crude Oil Base Locations

When setting up a Crude Oil base, you’ll want to focus on locations with two or more crude oil deposits close together. These spots allow you to place more Crude Oil Extractors and maximize your oil production. Here are some of the best locations to set up your Crude Oil Base.

Sakurajima – Northwest

The Sakurajima Northwest region is a well-rounded option for your Crude Oil base as it comes with two Crude Oil deposits. These fields are significantly far apart, allowing you to place multiple Crude Oil Extractors. It is also located on higher ground, which automatically gives you protection against raids.

Additionally, this location gives you more building freedom. The area is relatively open, providing ample space to construct your base efficiently. It is also home to several Stone, Sulfur, and Coal nodes, which is a big advantage, as these resources are often needed alongside Crude Oil for crafting.

Sakurajima – Central

Located in the central region of Sakurajima Island is another prime spot for a Crude Oil base. This area also has two Crude Oil fields with a significant distance between them, allowing you to set up two Crude Oil Extractors to maximize your oil production.

Besides this, the area has scattered stone and coal deposits, and even some Treasure Chests, giving you a chance to score additional resources alongside your oil collection. This combination of readily available Crude Oil and the potential for extra goodies makes Sakurajima’s central region a tempting location for a Crude Oil farm base.

Sakurajima – East

This spot in Sakurajima’s east region is the top pick for a Crude Oil base since it combines functionality with aesthetics. Not only does this spot have two Crude Oil fields, but it is also home to several Mushroom Trees, which can provide Mushrooms. These can act as a passive source of food for your base.

Additionally, the flat ground allows for easy base construction, so you can get those Power Generators running. There’s enough space to build other stuff, like a Mining Station, which can turn your base into a resource-farming powerhouse. It’s also shielded by a cliff on one side, which makes it safe against most enemy raids.

Sakurajima – Southeast

Moving a little bit to the Southwest from the previous location mentioned, there are even more mushroom trees and one Crude Oil field in this area, serving as a great spot to build a base with no need for a farm, as the abundance of mushroom trees will provide enough food for the entire Pals.

The weather is normal and clear, so players will not need access to certain heat or cold resistance gear to endure the extreme temperature, which is a big plus for building a base. Despite all this, Level 50+ enemies could be a bit difficult to deal with for players lacking a good enough combat build.

Mount Obsidian

This spot on the far west side of the volcanic region is hands-down the best location for farming Crude Oil. There are three Crude Oil deposits here, more than any other location in Palworld. With room for three Extractors and a relatively low Pal presence, Mount Obsidian lets you set up your base peacefully and boost your Crude Oil reserves. Since there aren’t many Pals around, you do not have to worry about constant interruptions or the need for extensive defense measures.

As an added bonus, you can find Scorching Eggs in the vicinity, which can hatch into powerful fire-type Pals. However, you’ll need to equip yourself with heat-resistant armor before venturing near the lava when setting up your base.

Pristine Snow Field

For those who prefer a bit of a challenge and a scenic change, there’s a spot on Astral Mountain that is a perfect location for a Crude Oil base: the Pristine Snow Field. This location comprises two Crude Oil deposits that are situated a little far from each other, allowing you to place multiple Extractors.

Additionally, this icy biome is a hotspot for farming Pure Quartz, a vital resource for crafting Circuit Boards for Power Generators. These generators can be used for powering your Crude Oil Extractors, ultimately increasing resource efficiency.

Another bonus is that the Pristine Snow Field has a nearby Fast Travel point which makes frequent base visits convenient. Plus, the surrounding icy environment is a natural habitat for Ice Pals. The only drawback is that you’ll need to equip proper cold resistance armor to avoid freezing while building your base.

Dessicated Desert – West

Aside from featuring two Crude Oil fields, this location is also a haven for every player looking to farm some coal, as there are several coal mines around. The temperature is quite high, which makes it almost impossible to endure in this region without the right equipment, but the enemies are at the same level as other oil fields in the Palpagos Islands.

Finding food in this region is more difficult, so it is not recommended to set up a base here, but there are indeed enough trees to be chopped down by Pals. Overall, Sakurajima still offers the best overall conditions, but for under-level players, the Crude Oil fields in the Dessicated Desert could be easier to farm.

Open-World

Shooter

Survival

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Released

January 19, 2024

Developer(s)

Pocket Pair, Inc.

Publisher(s)

Pocket Pair, Inc.

OpenCritic Rating

Fair