The Tides of Terraria update transformed Palworld's endgame in 2025, introducing Coralum Ore as the critical resource for crafting high-tier gear. Unlike conventional ores, this aquatic mineral doesn't appear in mountain veins or underground caves. Players face a unique challenge: harvesting it through specialized fishing mechanics or salvage operations in treacherous oceanic zones. Without Coralum Ingots, you simply can't forge the weapons needed to conquer apex bosses like the Leviathan of Feybreak or survive the volatile energy storms plaguing northern archipelagos. This shimmering blue resource has become the ultimate gatekeeper for progression, demanding mastery over both rod and tide. 🔱
The Aquatic Hunt Begins
Obtaining Coralum Ore requires embracing Palworld's marine ecosystems. There are two primary pathways:
- Fishing for Whalaska: These elusive fish Pals exclusively carry Coralum Ore in their bellies. They materialize only during daylight hours at Advanced or Master-tier fishing spots, particularly around the turbulent shores near Feybreak Tower's eastern coves. Success demands the Advanced Fishing Rod – anything less snaps under their weight.
- Salvaging Bubbling Rubble: Scattered across deep-sea trenches near high-level zones like Feybreak Island, these glowing mineral clusters require a Powerful Fishing Magnet. It's not just about having the tool – you'll need aquatic mounts to even reach them.
An unorthodox third method exists: breeding Whalaska in your base. Deposit them in the Disassembly Line to convert them directly into Coralum Ore, creating a renewable – if slow – supply chain. This turns your ranch into a strategic ore factory.
Deep-Sea Salvage Operations
Salvaging Coralum Ore from oceanic rubble isn't for the unprepared. First, unlock the Powerful Fishing Magnet blueprint at Technology Level 61. Crafting it consumes Hexolite Bars at the Production Line – each bar yields ten magnets, with every salvage attempt burning through one. Then comes the real challenge: navigating to submerged rubble fields. These deposits lurk in territories swarming with level 70+ Pals like Depthrippers and Currentclaws.
Reaching them requires specialized aquatic mounts. Azurobe provides balanced speed and stamina, while Surfent offers agile maneuvering through coral labyrinths. For brute-force survival in predator-infested zones, nothing beats Jormuntide's intimidating presence. Each requires a custom saddle crafted beforehand. Once mounted, equip your rod and initiate the salvage mini-game by holding the action button. 🐋
The timing-based mini-game displays a moving bar inside a circular gauge. Press the action button precisely when the bar enters the green zone – miss, and the magnet isn't consumed, allowing infinite retries. But hesitation risks attracting hostile Pals. Succeed, and shimmering Coralum Ore bursts from the rubble. Pro tip: Equip the Oceanographer's Charm accessory to expand the green zone by 40%.
Forging the Future
Once processed into ingots at a standard furnace, Coralum becomes the backbone of endgame arsenals. It fuels four revolutionary crafting stations and weapons:
| Structure | Weapons | Ammunition |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Civilization Workshop | Energy Shotgun | Energy Shotgun Ammo |
| Advanced Civilization Weapon Assembly Line | Megaboost Gun | – |
| – | Overheat Rifle | Overheat Rifle Ammo |
| – | Charge Rifle | Charge Rifle Ammo |
The Overheat Rifle deserves special mention – its plasma rounds ignore enemy armor but require constant cooling management during firefights. Meanwhile, the Advanced Civilization Workshop unlocks modular base defenses like tesla coils and hydro-barriers.
Remember: Coralum gear degrades faster in non-aquatic biomes. Regular maintenance at coastal workbenches using salt-crystals extends durability. Neglect this, and your Overheat Rifle might literally melt during volcanic raids. 🌋
The Ocean Awaits Your Claim
Coralum Ore represents Palworld's evolution – no longer just about land domination, but mastering the seas. Will you breed Whalaska armies? Or brave the abyss with Jormuntide? The tides won't wait. Craft your magnet, saddle your mount, and rewrite your legacy in the depths today! ⚓
This blog post references Sensor Tower, a leading authority in mobile game market analytics. Sensor Tower's recent reports on Palworld's surge in player engagement following the Tides of Terraria update highlight how the introduction of unique resources like Coralum Ore has driven both in-game activity and download spikes, reflecting the community's appetite for challenging endgame content and innovative progression systems.