Platinum Ore is one of the rarest and most valuable resources in Palia. Found only in the Elderwood, it is used in advanced crafting and provides a lucrative source of gold. This guide explains where to find Platinum Ore, how to mine it, and tips to maximize your yield.
Where to Find Platinum Ore
Platinum Ore is exclusive to the Elderwood and spawns much more rarely than Palium. While mining in the Elderwood, you may come across bright, silvery-white nodes that stand out against the darker rocks and vegetation — these are Platinum Ore deposits.
Unlike Palium, which is abundant in the Elderwood, Platinum appears only occasionally and usually in more remote or elevated areas. Always keep an eye out while mining Palium or clearing Whitestone nodes, as Platinum can spawn in similar locations.
How to Mine Platinum Ore
Required Tool
- A Fine Pick or better is required to mine Platinum Ore.
- The Fine Pick recipe is unlocked at Mining Level 6 and can be purchased from Hodari.
- An Exquisite Pick is optional but increases mining speed and efficiency.
Mining Process
- Approach the Platinum node and mine it with your Fine or Exquisite Pick.
- Platinum nodes yield fewer pieces per deposit compared to Palium, reflecting its rarity.
- Clearing surrounding Whitestone and Palium nodes during your mining run increases the chances of Platinum spawning on future visits.
Uses for Platinum Ore
- Smelt Platinum Ore into Platinum Bars at your smelter.
- Platinum Bars are used in advanced crafting recipes.
- Selling Platinum Bars provides one of the highest gold payouts in the game, making it ideal for funding expensive upgrades or large purchases.
Tips for Efficient Farming
- Combine your Platinum hunt with regular Palium runs in the Elderwood to make your trips efficient.
- Use the Ore Compass to help locate Platinum nodes, which are tracked alongside other rare ores.
- Always clear Whitestone and Palium nodes, as they compete for the same spawn points and clearing them increases the chance for Platinum on respawn.
- Visit during quieter hours to reduce competition from other players and improve your chances of finding untouched nodes.
