Dungeons are one of Palworld's most rewarding features, with time-limited caves packed with rare Pals, powerful loot, and a boss Alpha Pal waiting at the end. Whether you're a new player looking for your first cavern or a veteran farming endgame gear, this guide covers every dungeon location across the entire Palpagos Islands map, including the Sakurajima and Feybreak DLC zones.
What Are Dungeons in Palworld?
Dungeons appear as dark cave entrances in cliff faces, often surrounded by trees or foliage that helps them blend into the environment. When you approach one, you'll see the recommended level and the type of dungeon before entering.
Key things to know:
- Time-limited: Each dungeon stays open for approximately 299 minutes (5 hours) before closing.
- Loot: Chests scattered inside, plus two reward chests at the end after defeating the Alpha Pal.
- Alpha Pals: Each dungeon ends with a boss encounter, and the specific Pal depends on the dungeon type.
- Ancient Civilization Parts: Guaranteed reward for defeating the final Alpha boss, essential for late-game crafting.
How Dungeons Respawn
Unlike most in-game resources, dungeons do not respawn on a day/night cycle. Instead, a dungeon respawns after enough other dungeons in the world have closed off. To maintain a constant farming loop, it is recommended to actively complete around 20 dungeons before the first ones start reopening. Combining multiple farming routes keeps the cycle going without waiting.
All Dungeon Types & Recommended Levels
| Dungeon Type | Recommended Level | Primary Region |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Cavern | Lvl. 13 | Windswept Hills |
| Isolated Island Cavern | Lvl. 13 | Southeastern Islands |
| Ravine Grotto | Lvl. 19 | Bamboo Groves |
| Mountain Stream Grotto | Lvl. 29 | Moonless Shore / Verdant Brook |
| Cavern of the Dunes | Lvl. 35 | Dessicated Desert / Twilight Dunes |
| Volcanic Cavern | Lvl. 40 | Mount Obsidian |
| Sacred Mountain Cavern | Lvl. 45 | Astral Mountains |
| Cherry Blossom Cave | Lvl. 52 | Sakurajima Island |
| Feybreak Cavern | Lvl. 58 | Feybreak Island |
Dungeon Locations by Region
Hillside Cavern, Level 13 (Windswept Hills)
The first dungeons most players encounter, right next to the Plateau of Beginnings. Perfect for learning dungeon mechanics.
Coordinates (7 dungeons):
| # | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 1 | (263, -542) |
| 2 | (123, -485) |
| 3 | (73, -490) |
| 4 | (118, -425) |
| 5 | (147, -405) |
| 6 | (21, -525) |
| 7 | (149, -360) |
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Chikipi, Caprity, Tanzee, Tombat, Lamball, Cattiva, Pengullet
Isolated Island Cavern, Level 13 (Southeastern Islands)
Found on Ice Wind Island, the Forgotten Island, Marsh Island, Sea Breeze Archipelago, and Eastern Wild Island. Also Level 13, making these great early-game targets.
Coordinates (8 dungeons):
| # | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 1 | (-328, 15) |
| 2 | (-520, 0) |
| 3 | (370, -315) |
| 4 | (390, -265) |
| 5 | (418, -125) |
| 6 | (525, -200) |
| 7 | (-109, -580) |
| 8 | (-140, -666) |
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Dinossom, Vixy, Killamari, Depresso, Pengullet, Rooby, Mau, Fuddler
Ravine Grotto, Level 19 (Bamboo Groves)
The mid-tier entry point. Located across the Bamboo Groves and Moonless Shore central island. Expect tougher enemies and longer dungeon runs.
Coordinates (7 dungeons):
| # | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 1 | (-375, -217) |
| 2 | (-274, -466) |
| 3 | (-282, -217) |
| 4 | (-150, -341) |
| 5 | (-162, -442) |
| 6 | (-225, -417) |
| 7 | (-185, -235) |
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Digtoise, Surfent, Cawgnito, Arsox, Mozzarina
Mountain Stream Grotto, Level 29 (Verdant Brook / Moonless Shore)
A significant step up in difficulty. Dungeons are longer and enemies hit harder. Focus on elemental matchups before entering.
Coordinates (7 dungeons):
| # | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| 1 | (178, -155) |
| 2 | (-169, -210) |
| 3 | (240, -135) |
| 4 | (95, -110) |
| 5 | (120, 8) |
| 6 | (280, 80) |
| 7 | (155, 145) |
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Gobfin, Galeclaw, Flopie, Mossanda, Felbat
Cavern of the Dunes, Level 35 (Dessicated Desert / Twilight Dunes)
Desert-region dungeons with ground and fire-type opposition. Bring gear suited to high temperatures.
Number of dungeons: ~15 across the desert region
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Anubis, Sibelyx, Warsect, various desert Pals
Volcanic Cavern, Level 40 (Mount Obsidian)
One of the more dangerous areas due to high-level enemies, rough terrain, and extreme heat. Bring temperature-resistant armor.
Number of dungeons: 15 across Mount Obsidian
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Mossanda Lux, Lovander, high-level Fire-type Pals
Sacred Mountain Cavern, Level 45 (Astral Mountains)
The icy northern biome. One of the hardest non-DLC dungeon zones with mid-40s level recommendations. Cold-weather gear is mandatory.
Number of dungeons: 15 across the Astral Mountains
Alpha Pals you may encounter: High-level Ice-type and Dragon-type Pals
Cherry Blossom Cave, Level 52 (Sakurajima Island, DLC)
Added with the Sakurajima update in June 2024. These dungeons offer unique items not available elsewhere, including Large Lotus Flowers and Slab Fragments for summoning Boss Pals.
Number of dungeons: 15 on Sakurajima Island
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Bushi Noct, Wixen Noct, Katress Ignis
Feybreak Cavern, Level 58 (Feybreak Island, DLC)
The hardest dungeons in the game, added in December 2024. To reach Feybreak Island, you must cross Mount Obsidian to the southwest. A water-mount Pal is highly recommended for the ocean crossing.
Coordinates (14 dungeons):
| Area | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Scorched Ashland | (-846, -955) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1100, -825) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1084, -1005) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1001, -1032) |
| Scorched Hill | (-883, -1092) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1205, -1192) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1019, -1342) |
| Scorched Hill | (-1095, -1125) |
| Deserted Ash Plateau | (-1301, -1152) |
| Emberstone Hill | (-763, -1194) |
| Loess Plains | (-970, -1471) |
| Loess Plains | (-1060, -1471) |
| Frozen Coral Hill | (-1042, -1329) |
| Frozen Coral Hill | (-1142, -1468) |
Alpha Pals you may encounter: Endgame-tier Pals exclusive to Feybreak Island
Tips for Efficient Dungeon Farming
Build a farming route. Rather than wandering, map out a loop of 15–20 dungeons across multiple regions. As you complete early dungeons, the later ones in your route will have already respawned by the time you return.
Match your level. Always check the recommended level before entering. Underpowered teams will struggle with the Alpha Pal boss and may waste the run.
Know your Alpha. Each dungeon type has a specific pool of possible Alpha Pals. If you're targeting a specific Pal (e.g., Mossanda Lux), focus on Volcanic Caverns on Mount Obsidian.
Bring the right gear. Volcanic and Feybreak zones require heat-resistant armor. Astral Mountains and Feybreak's Frozen Coral Hill areas require cold-resistant gear.
Slab Fragments are endgame priorities. Cherry Blossom and Feybreak dungeons both drop Slab Fragments, which are needed for high-level Raid Boss summons. Farming these regularly is essential for late-game progression.
Use a flying Pal. Many dungeon clusters are spread across terrain that is much faster to traverse by air. Jetragon or another flying mount will dramatically speed up your farming routes.
What's in Dungeon Chests?
Chests inside dungeons drop a range of useful items:
- Schematics (random rarity, can exceed what the Technology tree offers)
- Gold coins
- Consumables (food, medicine)
- Accessories
- Materials
The two chests at the end of each dungeon (near the Alpha Pal boss) tend to have the best loot. The schematic rarity depends on the dungeon type and tier.
Related Guides
- Palworld Interactive Map (palworld.gg)
- Sealed Realm Locations and Alpha Pal Boss Fights
- Best Farming Routes for Chests
- How to Breed Pals
- All Alpha Pal Locations
