Beginner · Article 3

Base placement 101 — the flat-cliff rule

Base spot beats base build every time. A perfect location cuts your Pal SAN loss in half and shaves hours off transport runs.

Updated 2026-07-26

Key takeaways
  • The flat-cliff rule
  • Line-of-sight blocks Alpha aggro
  • Elevation for wind farms

The flat-cliff rule

Aim for a wide plateau within 60m of a berry cluster and 120m of a water tile. Your Pals will never soft-lock on terrain.

Line-of-sight blocks Alpha aggro

Break sight lines with a rock outcrop; nearby Alphas won't path in and won't wake overnight.

Elevation for wind farms

Cliff bases give Wind Turbines direct sun and steady wind by mid-game, saving one full Orserk slot.

Further reading
Eurogamer — Palworld hub

Eurogamer coverage and guides.