How to Get Hardwood in Palworld 1.0
Palworld’s 1.0 update introduced Hardwood, a higher-tier crafting material that serves as an upgrade to standard wood. Unlike regular wood, which is readily available throughout the game world, Hardwood is a specialized resource that can only be harvested from specific locations, making it a valuable commodity for mid-to-late-game progression.
Hardwood is a level 43 crafting material essential for creating high-quality wooden boards, which are required for several important items and structures. Players need Hardwood to craft large and giant pouches that expand inventory capacity, as well as to construct buildings like drafting tables and Japanese-style structure sets. These items play a significant role in base building and inventory management.
To obtain Hardwood, players must venture into extreme weather environments across the game world. The resource can be harvested by cutting down trees found in harsh conditions, including frozen trees in snow-covered mountain regions and dead trees in volcanic areas. The Twilight Dunes, located northwest of the starting area of Windswept Hills, is highlighted as one of the most efficient early farming locations for grinding Hardwood.
The introduction of Hardwood reflects Palworld’s 1.0 update’s broader expansion, which added new areas and resources to gather. This material encourages players to explore different biomes and regions, adding depth to the resource gathering gameplay loop.