Have you been planning to explore the Oil Rig Stronghold in Palworld? The Oil Rig Stronghold is a unique location that was introduced into the game during the Sakurajima Update of the game. It undoubtedly provides an exciting new place to explore with plenty of awesome new loot - so, in line with this thought, today, we’re exploring everything you’ll need to know about the location to help you plan your next adventure.

What is the Oil Rig Stronghold in Palworld?

The Oil Rig Stronghold is a fortified location in Palworld that was introduced in the Sakurajima Update, posing a particularly significant challenge for players given its incredibly high level. Indeed, the Oil Rig Stronghold comes in at Level 55, and it includes plenty of key challenges that can leave players struggling to make it all the way through - including a wide variety of turrets, armed foes, and high-level Pals in the area. The Oil Rig Stronghold is located to the southeast of the main Marsh Island, the latter of which was already in the game prior to the update. Keep in mind that the Oil Rig Stronghold doesn’t have a fast travel point, so you will also need to traverse the open waters to get to it.

Of course, with so much going on at once, it’s entirely possible for your game to lag when entering such a jam-packed area. Fortunately, with 24/7 uptime thanks to ScalaCube’s Palworld server options, you know your game will be steady no matter how many waves are sent your way.

How to Find the Oil Rig Stronghold in Palworld

So, we’ve clarified what the Oil Rig Stronghold is - but how can you actually get to it? After all, without a fast travel point, the Oil Rig Stronghold isn’t the easiest to reach, not least of all because it doesn’t have a direct land access route. Nevertheless, you can always fast travel to the nearby Marsh Island Fast Travel point, and from there, you can get to the island using your Pals. Bring along either a swimming or flying mount for the easiest access to the island; if it’s your first time reaching the rig, going by water is generally a better bet (as this allows you to avoid the pesky turrets that absolutely will do their utmost to shoot you and your Pal down!)

However, if you don’t have a swimming Pal, a flying Pal may still be able to reach the oil rig successfully - but it’s not an easy fly, and you’ll have to bring an incredibly fast and maneuverable Pal, such as Jetragon - which is the fastest Pal on both land and in the air. The best way to go about this is to fly stable so that the laser beam actively hits you, then immediately ascend higher to avoid the subsequent laser beam. This can be quite a tricky maneuver to pull off, so you may need to practice for a while before getting it right!

What to Find in the Oil Rig Stronghold in Palworld

Once you’ve successfully made it onto the Oil Rig Stronghold, there are several key things you’ll want to do to prepare the location and make the most of your time here. Of these, though, perhaps the most important is disabling the artillery systems, as this can allow you to come and go with relative ease compared to your first trek to the Stronghold.

The Oil Rig’s artillery isn’t the only foe you’ll need to worry about, though; indeed, you’ll also come across plenty of enemies scattered throughout the Oil Rig itself that often come in at around Level 55, so you’ll naturally need to bring your best to the game. If you’re not already Level 50 or greater, make sure to dedicate a little time to grinding those level ups instead; you don’t want to be tackling the Rig that low! Still, it’s not all bad news, and there are plenty of great things to find while exploring the Oil Rig Stronghold as well. For example, large treasure chests containing crafting schematics and high-tier items can be found in the Oil Rig, although these always spawn at random rather than being predictable. You’ll also come across plenty of Pal species that call the Oil Rig home - a great place to get hold of them in your own game!

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Final Thoughts

If you’ve been looking to explore all of the additions of the Sakurajima update in Palword, you’ll eventually make your way to the Oil Rig Stronghold - and this destination really is no easy feat! Indeed, as a Level 55 location, the Oil Rig Stronghold has some incredibly strong enemies to tackle, but the loot that you can potentially get makes it all worthwhile!