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

What This Guide Helps You Do#

This guide teaches you how to farm Ancient Civilization Parts (specifically Ancient Civilization Cores) efficiently in Palworld, with two distinct paths depending on your level. You’ll learn the old low-level method using expeditions, and the new end-game farming loop introduced in the latest update that lets you generate massive quantities of Ancient Civilization Cores once you’re level 70+. This is essential for crafting high-tier equipment and unlocking late-game content.

It’s best for players who’ve reached level 70 or higher and want to optimize their farming efficiency, though we’ll also cover the beginner expedition route if you’re still leveling up.

Requirements & Prep#

• For low-level farming: Access to the Expedition Station (unlocked early in the game). No specific level requirement.
• For end-game farming: Character level 70 or higher to access the World Tree biome effectively.
• For the Enchanted Relic Converter: Character level 74 to unlock the station blueprint. You’ll need at least one Enchanted Civilization Core (obtainable from expeditions) to craft the initial station.
• Water supply: 1 liter of water per conversion cycle. Make sure you’ve got a water source nearby (water can be collected from bodies of water in the world or piped from a water well).
• Inventory space: Bring a Pal with high carrying capacity or manage your inventory carefully, as Enchanted Relics and converted materials will stack up quickly.

Route Overview#

The Ancient Civilization Parts farming route splits into two phases. If you’re below level 70, you’ll use the Expedition Station to run the Sun Tower expedition repeatedly—this is the legacy method and still viable for early progression. Once you hit level 70 and gain access to the World Tree biome, you’ll switch to the new end-game loop.

Here’s how the end-game loop works: enter the World Tree biome (you can start near the entrance, but any location within the biome works), hunt down creatures and either defeat or catch them to collect Enchanted Relics as random drops. After gathering a batch of relics, head back to your base where you’ll have the Enchanted Relic Converter station set up. Load the relics and water into the converter, activate it, and wait for processing to complete. The station outputs Ancient Civilization Cores along with other valuable materials. Repeat this cycle to accumulate as many cores as you need.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough#

Low-Level Path: Using the Expedition Station#

If you haven’t reached level 70 yet, the Expedition Station is your primary source for Ancient Civilization Parts. Open your Expedition Station menu and look for the Sun Tower expedition. This expedition specifically grants Ancient Civilization Parts as a reward. Send your Pals on this expedition and wait for it to complete. The exact time varies, but the expedition will return with materials including Ancient Civilization Parts. Repeat this process as needed while you level up.

Reaching the World Tree Biome (Level 70+)#

Once you’re level 70 or higher, travel to the World Tree biome. The exact location isn’t critical—you can start near the entrance area or venture deeper. The biome is visually distinct and filled with creatures. Your goal is simply to be present within the biome’s boundaries to begin the farming loop.

Collecting Enchanted Relics from Creatures#

In the World Tree biome, engage any creatures you encounter. You can either defeat them in combat or attempt to catch them with Pal Spheres—both methods have an equal chance of dropping an Enchanted Relic. The drop is random, so you won’t get a relic from every creature, but persistence pays off. Defeat or catch multiple creatures in succession to build up a stockpile of relics. There’s no specific creature that guarantees drops; any creature in the biome works.

Unlocking the Enchanted Relic Converter Station#

Return to your base once you’ve collected several Enchanted Relics. At character level 74, you’ll unlock the ability to craft the Enchanted Relic Converter station. This station requires one Enchanted Civilization Core to craft—you can obtain this from your earlier expedition runs or by converting a few relics if you’ve already unlocked the station. Once the station is built and placed in your base, you’re ready to begin mass-producing Ancient Civilization Cores.

Operating the Enchanted Relic Converter#

Place your collected Enchanted Relics into the converter’s input slot. Add 1 liter of water to the station (you can carry water in your inventory or pipe it from a nearby water source). Activate the converter. The station will begin processing, converting the relics into various materials, with Ancient Civilization Cores being the primary output you’re after. After a few seconds of processing, the conversion completes and the station powers down. Collect your Ancient Civilization Cores from the output.

Repeating the Loop#

This is where the efficiency gains compound. Return to the World Tree biome and repeat the relic collection phase. With a steady supply of relics flowing in, you can run multiple conversion cycles back-to-back. Using just a few relics yields around 90 Ancient Civilization Cores in a single run, along with other valuable schematics and materials. Your yield will scale with the number of relics you process.

Farming Loop / Route Efficiency#

The end-game farming loop is highly efficient once the Enchanted Relic Converter is built. A single conversion cycle using a modest number of relics produces approximately 90 Ancient Civilization Cores, plus additional schematic blueprints and implants as bonus outputs. The processing time is only a few seconds per cycle, making this vastly faster than expedition-based farming.

The loop structure is straightforward: Hunt creatures in World Tree → Collect Enchanted Relics → Return to base → Process relics in converter → Repeat. The main variable is how many creatures you hunt before returning. For optimal efficiency, collect enough relics to make the return trip worthwhile, but don’t overextend your inventory capacity. A Pal with high carrying stats will significantly speed up the loop by reducing trips.

Expected per-session yield depends on how many relics you process at once. Even a small batch produces substantial cores, so casual farming sessions generate meaningful progress toward your crafting goals.

Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes#

• Not getting Enchanted Relic drops: Drops are random. If you’re not seeing relics after a few creature defeats, keep hunting. The more creatures you defeat, the higher your odds of getting drops.
• Can’t access the World Tree biome: Verify you’re level 70 or higher. The biome may be gated behind story progression or level requirements.
• Station won’t craft at level 74: Make sure you’ve got at least one Enchanted Civilization Core in your inventory or storage. This is a required material for the initial station blueprint.
• Converter not activating: Double-check that you’ve placed both an Enchanted Relic and 1 liter of water in the station. Both inputs are required to start the conversion process.
• Running out of water: Set up a water well or water pipe system near your converter to maintain a steady supply. Carrying water in your inventory works too, but a piped system is more convenient for repeated cycles.
• Inventory full before collecting relics: Bring a high-capacity Pal or make multiple trips. Alternatively, drop non-essential items temporarily to maximize relic collection per trip.
• Confused about which path to take: If you’re below level 70, stick with expeditions. If you’re 70+, the World Tree method is significantly more efficient.

Advanced Tips & Time Saves#

Optimize your collection route: Once you’re familiar with the World Tree biome, identify a high-density creature spawn area and farm that zone repeatedly before returning to base. This reduces travel time and maximizes relics per session.

Batch processing: Rather than converting relics one or two at a time, collect 10-20 relics before returning to base. This reduces the number of trips and lets you run multiple converter cycles in succession, which is more time-efficient overall.

Pair creature hunting with other tasks: While hunting for relics, also gather other World Tree biome resources or complete side objectives. This multitasking approach maximizes your time investment.

Use a high-capacity Pal: Bring a Pal with exceptional carrying capacity to your farming sessions. This single change can reduce the number of trips needed by half, directly doubling your hourly farming efficiency.

FAQ#

Can I get Ancient Civilization Parts before level 70?#

Yes, you can use the Expedition Station and run the Sun Tower expedition to obtain Ancient Civilization Parts at any level. This is the intended low-level farming method. The World Tree biome method is only available at level 70+, but it’s significantly more efficient once you unlock it.

Do I have to use the Enchanted Relic Converter, or are there other ways to get Ancient Civilization Cores?#

The Enchanted Relic Converter is the primary end-game method introduced in the latest update. Expeditions remain an alternative but are much slower. The converter is the recommended path for serious farming once you unlock it at level 74.

What creatures in the World Tree biome drop Enchanted Relics?#

Any creature in the World Tree biome can drop Enchanted Relics randomly. There’s no specific creature type that guarantees drops. You can defeat or catch any creature you encounter, and each has an equal chance of yielding a relic.

How much water do I need for the Enchanted Relic Converter?#

The converter requires exactly 1 liter of water per conversion cycle. You can carry water in your inventory, collect it from water sources in the world, or set up a water pipe system connected to a well for unlimited supply.

Is the Enchanted Relic Converter worth the crafting cost?#

Absolutely. While the station is expensive to build initially, it generates hundreds of Ancient Civilization Cores from just a handful of relics. The return on investment is extremely high, making it one of the best end-game crafting stations to unlock.

Can I farm Ancient Civilization Cores without the converter?#

You can use expeditions indefinitely, but they’re much slower. The converter is the new efficient method. If you’re below level 74 and can’t access the converter yet, expeditions are your only option, but switching to the converter as soon as you unlock it is highly recommended.

Checklist#

• ☐ Verify your character level (level 70 minimum for World Tree access, level 74 to unlock the converter).
• ☐ If below level 70, use the Expedition Station and run the Sun Tower expedition for Ancient Civilization Parts.
• ☐ Travel to the World Tree biome once you reach level 70.
• ☐ Hunt creatures in the World Tree biome and defeat or catch them to collect Enchanted Relics.
• ☐ Gather a batch of Enchanted Relics (aim for 10-20 per farming session for efficiency).
• ☐ Return to your base with your collected relics.
• ☐ Unlock the Enchanted Relic Converter blueprint at level 74 (requires one Enchanted Civilization Core).
• ☐ Craft and place the Enchanted Relic Converter station at your base.
• ☐ Load Enchanted Relics into the converter’s input slot.
• ☐ Add 1 liter of water to the converter.
• ☐ Activate the converter and wait for processing to complete (takes a few seconds).
• ☐ Collect your Ancient Civilization Cores and other output materials.
• ☐ Repeat the cycle: hunt relics → convert → repeat as needed for your crafting goals.

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhSegI1VlTc