The islands span grassland, desert, volcano, snow and coast — each with its own Pals, resources and environmental hazards. Knowing the map means catching the right Pals, mining the right materials and packing the right resist gear before you go.
Know the land
🌱 Grasslands (SE)
The starter zone — easy Pals, gentle terrain and the site of most first bases.
🏜️ Desert (NE)
Sulfur, coal and Fire Pals; bring heat-resistant armour to avoid burning up.
🌋 Volcano (W)
Ore, coal and Dragon/Fire Pals — home to Jetragon and heavy-hitting tames.
❄️ Snowfields (N)
Ice Pals and the Astral Mountains endgame; pack cold-resist gear or take cold damage.
Hazards & prep
- Extreme heat and cold drain health without resist armour — craft it before travelling.
- Night brings tougher, aggressive Pals (and the nocturnal Legendaries like Necromus).
- Water crossings need a swimming mount or a flyer; plan routes between islands.
- Set bases at biome edges so mining Pals reach the resources without you hauling.
Where to catch what
- Grass and Ground Pals: grasslands and forests near the start.
- Fire and Rock Pals plus sulfur: the desert and volcano.
- Ice and Dark Pals: the northern snowfields and at night.
- Water Pals: coasts and the seas between islands — bring a swimmer.
The desert and the snowfields deal continuous environmental damage without the matching resist armour. Craft heat-resistant gear before heading northeast and cold-resistant gear before the Astral Mountains — otherwise you'll bleed health just walking around, long before anything attacks you.
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