This Polygon guide explains where players can find ancient bones in *Palworld*, a rare crafting material used for high-end equipment and accessories. Ancient bones matter because they are needed for some of the game’s strongest gear, but they are only available in a dangerous late-game area, making them both valuable and difficult to collect.

According to the guide, ancient bones come from half-buried rib cages in Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 on the north-east side of the map, with Deep Sand Dunes as the nearest fast travel point. There are usually four gatherable nodes near large fossil structures, and players can harvest them with any tool, though the area is patrolled by level 80 drones. The material is required for items including Air Walker Mk 3, Air Walker EX, Dogen Emblem, Phantom Ring, Silvegis Emblem, Vanguard Charm and Wandering Merchant Charm, with recipes calling for between 30 and 60 ancient bones.