How to Get Ancient Bone in Palworld
Ancient Bone is a rare crafting material in Palworld, used for high-tier weapons, armor, and Pal Gear. It drops from defeating or capturing specific Pals — most notably Anubis (field boss and wild spawns) — and occasionally from dungeon chests. The drop rate is roughly 30–50% per kill, so expect to farm multiple Anubis kills to stockpile what you need. If you're mid-game and struggling with the Anubis boss, bring a strong Grass-type Pal — Anubis is Ground-type and takes extra damage from Grass attacks.
How to Get Ancient Bone — By Your Game Stage
| Your Stage | Best Method | Recommended Pal | ~Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Game (LV 1–20) | Dungeon chests in starting area caves | Any combat Pal | Unreliable |
| Mid Game (LV 20–35) | Hunt wild Anubis in Desert biome | Grass-type (Dinossom, Mammorest) | 1–3 / 10 kills |
| Late Game (LV 35+) | Farm Anubis boss repeatedly | Strong Grass-type (Lv 35+) | 3–5 / 10 kills |
| Endgame (LV 50+) | Speed-clear Anubis boss + capture | Legendary Grass-type or high-dps | 5–8 / 10 kills |
📋 Quick Takeaways
- Anubis is your primary source — both the field boss (higher drop rate) and wild spawns in the Desert biome drop Ancient Bone.
- Bring Grass-type Pals — Anubis is weak to Grass. Dinossom (mid-game) or a bred Anubis with Grass skills works well.
- Boss respawns daily — you can farm the Anubis boss once per in-game day. Sleep to reset.
- Capture gives drops too — catching Anubis (not just killing) can also reward Ancient Bone.
- Dungeon chests are a bonus, not a strategy — they sometimes have Ancient Bone but aren't farmable consistently.
- You need ~10–20 total — most recipes use 1–3 Ancient Bone each. A full endgame gear set needs roughly 10–20.
- Regular Bone ≠ Ancient Bone — they're different items. Recipes that ask for Ancient Bone won't accept regular Bone.
Which Pals Drop Ancient Bone?
| Pal | Location | Type | Drop Rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis (Field Boss) | Desert — Anubis statue arena | Boss | ~50% | Hard (LV 47 boss) |
| Anubis (Wild) | Desert biome (nighttime) | Regular | ~30% | Medium (LV 40–45) |
⚠️ Other ground/ancient-type Pals may also drop Ancient Bone. Data verified against Palworld 1.0 — if you find additional sources, they may be from recent updates.
How to Beat Anubis (Boss) — Quick Strategy
Anubis is a Ground-type field boss at level 47. Key things to know:
- Weakness: Grass-type attacks deal bonus damage. Bring Dinossom, Mammorest, or a Grass-skilled Pal.
- Dodge its ground slam: Anubis has a telegraphed AoE ground pound — roll sideways, not backward.
- Don't stand still: Its sand tornado tracks your position. Keep moving.
- Capture vs kill: Both can drop Ancient Bone. If you also want Anubis for your base (Handiwork Lv 4!), capture it.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Ancient Bone in Palworld?
Ancient Bone drops from Anubis — both the field boss (Desert statue arena) and wild spawns (Desert biome at night). It also occasionally appears in dungeon treasure chests. The boss has the highest drop rate (~50% per kill).
Which Pals drop Ancient Bone?
Anubis is the primary source. Other ancient or skeletal-type Pals may also drop it. The drop rate is roughly 30–50% — not guaranteed. Boss variants have a higher rate than regular wild spawns.
What is Ancient Bone used for?
Ancient Bone is used for crafting high-tier weapons, armor, and certain Pal Gear items. Most recipes need only 1–3 bones each, but these are some of the strongest craftable items in the game.
What is the fastest way to farm Ancient Bone?
Farm the Anubis boss repeatedly — it respawns each in-game day. Use a strong Grass-type Pal for fast kills. Alternatively, hunt wild Anubis at night in the Desert biome. Capture can also reward Ancient Bone.
Can I get Ancient Bone from breeding or base work?
No. Ancient Bone only drops from defeating or capturing specific Pals (mainly Anubis). It cannot be produced at your base or obtained through breeding. Dungeon chests are an unreliable alternative source.
How many Ancient Bones do I need?
Most recipes require 1–3 Ancient Bones per craft. For a full set of endgame gear, expect to need roughly 10–20 Ancient Bones. Since drops aren't guaranteed, plan to farm 20–60 Anubis kills for a full set.
Does the Anubis boss always drop Ancient Bone?
No — the drop rate is roughly 50%. Some kills won't yield any Ancient Bone. The field boss has a higher rate than regular wild Anubis. Capturing instead of killing may also reward it as a capture bonus.
Is Ancient Bone the same as regular Bone?
No — they are different items. Regular Bone is common, dropped by many Pals, and used in basic recipes. Ancient Bone is rarer and used only in advanced crafting. If a recipe calls for Ancient Bone, regular Bone will not work as a substitute.