🗺️ Chromite Location Guide
Find where Chromite spawns in Palworld, the fastest ways to collect it, and what you need before farming this Feybreak resource.
Use the calculator below to plan how much Chromite you need for your goal.
Quick Answer: Chromite is a late-game ore found only on Feybreak Island. It spawns buried underground — detect nodes with a Smokie (Partner Skill) or the Metal Detector (Tech Lv 56), then mine. The best farms are three caves — Shield Dragon Tunnel, Loess Plains Cave, and Hidden Passage — each with 4 nodes. Smelt 5 Chromite + 12 Hexolite Quartz + 20 Ore → 1 Hexolite at the Gigantic Furnace.
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3Mining Setup
🔍 How to Detect Chromite
Chromite nodes are buried underground on Feybreak Island. You need one of:
| Method | Requirement | Yield Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Smokie (Partner Skill) | Catch in Feybreak — Emberstone Plateau | +100% → +200% (Rank 1→5, max condense ~116 Smokies) |
| Metal Detector | Tech Level 56 · 30 Plasteel + 100 Paldium + 30 Circuit Board + 20 Nightstar Sand | None (detection only) |
🗺️ Best Chromite Farming Locations
⭐ #1 Shield Dragon Tunnel (Silvegis Cave)
📍 ~ -1200, -1100 · Feybreak
🪨 4 nodes⚠️ Boss: Silvegis Lv.62★★★★★ Best
⭐ #2 Loess Plains Cave
📍 Loess Plains south teleport → follow river north to stone archways
🪨 4 nodes🛡️ No enemies★★★★★ Safe
⭐ #3 Hidden Passage (Kitsun Noct Cave)
📍 Hidden Passage teleport → west up hill to cliff archways
🪨 4 nodes⚠️ Boss: Kitsun Noct★★★★☆ Good
#4 Chromite Canal
📍 South of Pinch Alpha Pal teleport, near small lake
Daily rotation (all 3 caves) = ~1,200 Chromite/day with max Smokie. Nodes respawn every 24 hours.
⚙️ Chromite → Hexolite Crafting
Crafted at Gigantic Furnace (unlocked Level 58):
5 Chromite + 12 Hexolite Quartz + 20 Ore → 1 Hexolite
Multiply Hexolite cost × 5 to get Chromite needed.
| Item | Hexolite | Chromite |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Cannon | 130 | 650 |
| Overheat Rifle | 135 | 675 |
| Laser Gatling Gun | 100 | 500 |
| Energy Shotgun | 130 | 650 |
| Hexolite Armor | 50 | 250 |
| Hexolite Helmet | 40 | 200 |
| Lightweight Hexolite Armor | 100 | 500 |
| Advanced Weapon Assembly Line | 50 | 250 |
⛏️ Best Mining Pals
| Pal | Mining | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Smokie | — | Essential — detects nodes + yield boost up to 200% |
| Astegon | Lv 4 | Highest mining efficiency — best base miner |
| Blazamut | Lv 4 | Mining Lv 4 + Kindling Lv 3 — mine and smelt |
| Anubis | Lv 3 | Fast work speed — good mid-game option |
| Surfent Terra | — | Reduces ore weight — bring as mount |
💡 Farming Tips
- Max condense Smokie first (~116 total) — biggest single upgrade to Chromite income
- Rotate 3 caves daily: Shield Dragon → Loess Plains → Hidden Passage = ~1,200/day
- Build a mining base at Loess Plains Cave — no enemies, perfect for passive farming
- Bring Homeward Thundercloud to teleport while over-encumbered
- Use Surfent Terra as mount to carry more ore per trip
❓ FAQ
Where can I find Chromite?
On Feybreak Island, buried underground. Top 3 caves: Shield Dragon Tunnel (~ -1200,-1100), Loess Plains Cave (no enemies), Hidden Passage. Detect with Smokie or Metal Detector (Tech Lv 56).
What's the fastest way to farm Chromite?
Max-condensed Smokie + daily rotation of all 3 caves = ~1,200 Chromite/day. Each node drops ~80-90 normally, ~400/run with Smokie boost.
How much Chromite for a full endgame loadout?
~1,850 Chromite for one weapon + full armor + key buildings. Use the calculator above for your specific goal.
How to craft Hexolite?
5 Chromite + 12 Hexolite Quartz + 20 Ore → 1 Hexolite at Gigantic Furnace (Lv 58). Hexolite is the strongest alloy — used for all endgame gear.