Palworld 1.0: How to Get Ancient Civilization Core — Complete Farming Guide

What This Guide Helps You Do#

This guide teaches you the fastest and most efficient way to farm Ancient Civilization Cores in Palworld’s endgame content. You’ll learn the new World Tree biome farming method introduced in the latest update, which generates dozens of cores in minutes once unlocked. It’s best for players level 70 and above who want reliable access to rare crafting materials. If you’re below level 70, we’ll also cover the older Expedition Station method so you can start gathering cores earlier.

Requirements & Prep#

For the New World Tree Method (Recommended):

• Character level 70 minimum (level 74 to unlock the conversion station).
• Access to the World Tree biome.
• One Enchanted Civilization Core (obtained from expedition missions) to unlock the Ancient Relic Conversion Station for the first time.
• 1 liter of water per conversion cycle (bring multiple water containers or have a water source nearby).
• A combat-ready Pal team to defeat creatures in the World Tree biome efficiently.

For the Early-Game Method (Level 70 and Below):

• Access to the Expedition Station.
• Character level high enough to send expeditions (no specific level mentioned in the transcript, but earlier progression assumes access).
• Ability to complete Sun Tower expeditions repeatedly.

Route Overview#

The Ancient Civilization Core farming flow breaks into two distinct paths depending on your level. The endgame method (level 70+) involves moving to the World Tree biome, engaging any creatures you encounter, and collecting Enchanted Relics as random drops. Once you’ve gathered enough relics and unlocked the Ancient Relic Conversion Station at level 74, you’ll shuttle relics into the station with water to generate large quantities of Ancient Civilization Cores. The early-game alternative uses the Expedition Station, where you send Pals on Sun Tower missions to retrieve cores directly without needing the conversion station or World Tree access.

The World Tree method is significantly more efficient at endgame because a single conversion cycle takes only a few seconds and yields multiple cores per relic, whereas expedition missions require waiting time. The transcript shows that even a handful of relics processed through the station produced 90 Ancient Civilization Cores plus additional rare schematics and implants—a dramatic yield compared to earlier farming methods.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough#

Assess Your Level and Choose Your Path#

Check your character level. If you’re level 70 or higher, proceed with the World Tree biome method. If you’re below level 70, skip to the Expedition Station section below. The World Tree method is the new, more efficient approach introduced in the latest update, but it requires you to have reached mid-to-late endgame progression.

Travel to the World Tree Biome#

Navigate to the World Tree biome. The transcript notes that you can farm from anywhere within this biome—the exact location doesn’t matter. You don’t need to be in a specific hotspot; the creator demonstrates the method near the starting area of the biome, so proximity to the entrance works fine. Just enter the biome and prepare for combat.

Defeat or Catch Creatures to Farm Enchanted Relics#

Engage any creature you encounter in the World Tree biome. You can either defeat them in combat or catch them with Pal spheres—both methods have a chance to drop an Enchanted Relic. The drop is random and not tied to a specific creature type, so any creature in the biome can provide a relic. Defeat or catch multiple creatures until you’ve gathered a small stockpile of Enchanted Relics. The transcript shows that even a few relics are enough to produce significant yields, so you don’t need to farm for an extended period before moving to the next step.

Reach Character Level 74 and Unlock the Ancient Relic Conversion Station#

Continue leveling until you reach character level 74. At this point, you’ll unlock the Ancient Relic Conversion Station in your crafting menu. The first-time unlock cost is one Enchanted Civilization Core, which you’ll need to obtain from an expedition mission. This is a one-time investment; once the station is built, you’ll have unlimited access to convert relics into cores. The transcript emphasizes that this station is expensive to construct, which is why it’s considered endgame content, but the payoff is enormous—you’ll be able to farm thousands of Ancient Civilization Cores once it’s active.

Build the Ancient Relic Conversion Station#

Construct the station in your base or at a convenient location where you plan to farm. Make sure you’ve got the required Enchanted Civilization Core and any other materials needed for construction. Once placed, the station will be ready to process relics immediately.

Prepare Water and Activate the Station#

Gather 1 liter of water. This can come from a water source in your base, a water container you’re carrying, or a nearby natural water supply. Place one Enchanted Relic into the station’s input slot and add the 1 liter of water. The station will begin processing immediately.

Wait for Processing and Collect Output#

The conversion takes only a few seconds. After a short wait, the station will power down and output its results. According to the transcript, a small batch of relics (the creator didn’t specify an exact number but demonstrated processing a few of them) yielded 90 Ancient Civilization Cores, along with schematics, implants, and other rare materials. Collect the Ancient Civilization Cores and any bonus items from the output chest.

Repeat the Cycle#

Return to the World Tree biome and continue farming Enchanted Relics. Each time you’ve gathered a few, return to your station, process them with water, and repeat. This loop becomes your primary farming method for Ancient Civilization Cores in endgame.

Early-Game Alternative: Use the Expedition Station#

If you’re below level 70, open your Expedition Station and select Sun Tower expeditions. Send your Pals on these missions repeatedly. The Sun Tower expedition is the old method for acquiring Ancient Civilization Cores and will provide them as mission rewards. This method is slower than the World Tree conversion station but requires no level 74 unlock or water management. Continue running Sun Tower expeditions until you’ve gathered the cores you need or reached a level high enough to transition to the World Tree method.

Farming Loop & Route Efficiency#

The World Tree farming loop is highly efficient once the conversion station is unlocked. Each cycle—traveling to the World Tree, defeating creatures for relics, and processing them through the station—takes approximately 10–15 minutes depending on how many relics you farm before returning to process. The transcript shows that even a small number of relics produced 90 Ancient Civilization Cores, meaning your yield-per-minute is substantial.

The station itself processes relics in seconds, so the bottleneck is relic collection. To optimize, spend 5–10 minutes in the World Tree biome defeating creatures, then return and process all your gathered relics in one batch. This rhythm minimizes travel time and maximizes station uptime. The transcript notes that you’ll have “thousands of enchanted civilization core” available once the station is active, so efficiency compounds—the more relics you farm, the more cores you generate, and the faster you can progress through endgame crafting recipes that require these cores.

Water is your only consumable cost per cycle. Make sure you’ve a reliable water supply in your base or nearby to avoid interruptions. A single water container can supply multiple cycles, so water is rarely a limiting factor.

Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes#

• Not reaching level 74: The conversion station unlock requires level 74. If you’re level 70–73, you can still farm relics in the World Tree, but you won’t be able to build the station. Continue leveling or use the Expedition Station method in the meantime.
• No Enchanted Relics dropping: Relics drop randomly from any creature in the World Tree biome. If you’re not getting drops after several defeats, you may be in the wrong biome or fighting creatures outside the World Tree. Verify your location and keep farming—the drops are random, so persistence is key.
• Station not processing: Make sure you’ve placed both an Enchanted Relic and 1 liter of water into the station before activating it. The station requires both inputs to function. If the station powers down without output, check that water was properly added.
• Running out of water: Keep water containers in your base or establish a water source nearby. Water is cheap and renewable, so always have backup supplies before starting a long farming session.
• Confusing Enchanted Relics with other relic types: The transcript mentions “dormant enchanted relics” and other relic variants. Any enchanted relic type can be processed in the station, so don’t worry about collecting a specific variant—any relic dropped in the World Tree will work.
• Trying to use the World Tree method before level 70: The World Tree biome and its farming method are locked behind level 70. If you’re below this threshold, use the Expedition Station method with Sun Tower missions instead.
• Building the station without an initial Enchanted Civilization Core: The first-time unlock requires one Enchanted Civilization Core as payment. If you don’t have one, run a Sun Tower expedition or obtain one through another means before attempting to build the station.

Advanced Tips & Time Saves#

Batch Processing for Maximum Efficiency: Instead of processing one relic at a time, farm 5–10 relics before returning to your station. This reduces travel time and lets you run multiple conversion cycles back-to-back. The station processes so quickly that batching relic collection is where you’ll really gain efficiency.

Station Placement: Position your Ancient Relic Conversion Station near a water source or in your main base where you’ve water containers readily available. This eliminates travel time between water refills and processing, keeping your farming loop smooth.

Bonus Materials: The transcript shows that the station outputs not just Ancient Civilization Cores but also schematics, implants, and other rare materials. Don’t discard these—they’re valuable for crafting and progression. Organize your output chest so you can easily sort and store bonus drops alongside your primary cores.

Creature Variety in the World Tree: The transcript emphasizes that any creature in the World Tree can drop relics, not just one specific type. This means you can fight whatever creatures are convenient or align with your leveling goals while farming relics. You’re not locked into a single spawn or creature type.

FAQ#

Checklist#

• Check your character level. If below 70, proceed to Expedition Station method; if 70+, continue to next step.
• Travel to the World Tree biome (any location within it works).
• Defeat or catch creatures in the World Tree to farm Enchanted Relics (random drops).
• Gather a small stockpile of relics (even a few will yield significant cores).
• Reach character level 74 (continue leveling if necessary).
• Obtain one Enchanted Civilization Core (from an expedition or other source) as the unlock cost.
• Build the Ancient Relic Conversion Station in your base or at a convenient location.
• Prepare 1 liter of water and place an Enchanted Relic into the station.
• Activate the station and wait a few seconds for processing.
• Collect the Ancient Civilization Cores and bonus materials from the output.
• Repeat the World Tree farming and conversion cycle as needed.
• If you’re below level 70, use the Expedition Station and run Sun Tower missions instead.

Source & credit#

This guide draws on the excellent video walkthrough by HeRo Survival Guides — watch it for the full visual run-through, and give the creator your view: