Players wanting to explore Palia can actually be rewarded for their eagerness, spending some time finding the hidden chests around the world of Palia can prove rather lucrative!
Hidden Chests in Palia
Usually, these hidden chests can be found in the corners and caves of Palia but sometimes they can also be found inside ancient temples or on top of various structures
Currently, these hidden chests in Palia are divided between the two available locations. Within Kilima village, you can uncover 18 chests, while on the opposite side of the map, Bahari Bay boasts 25 hidden chests, all dispersed throughout the area.
Kilima Village Hidden Chests
Map Overview
| Map | Chest Number | Location |
 | Chest 1 | In the Water Shrine, first room, behind the right waterfall. |
 | Chest 2 | In the Water Shrine at the top of the stairs in the first room after gliding across the chasm. |
 | Chest 3 | In the Water Shrine, drop down the edge of the cliff to the left of the statue, before the chasm. |
 | Chest 4 | At the feet of the Phoenix Shrine. |
 | Chest 5 | Near the base of Phoenix Falls, on the ruins in the center of the lake. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 6 | Near the steps going up to Phoenix Falls, behind the waterfall. |
 | Chest 7 | Glide across the broken bridge north of Gillyfin Cove and climb up the vines. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 8 | In the small Ormuu stable at the Family Farm of Badruu. |
 | Chest 9 | Under the bridge west of Kilima Village. |
 | Chest 10 | Overlooking the southwest docks, on the clifftop above the campfire. |
 | Chest 11 | Hanging on a hanger next to the boathouse at the southwest corner of the map. |
 | Chest 12 | Various stones must be interacted with throughout the entire garden. Try every stone you can find because most of them are little. When you engage with the appropriate shrines, the chest will eventually appear. |
 | Chest 13 | East of Remembrance Beach, glide to the wooden platforms in the sea. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 14 | In the Gazebo behind the Mayor’s Estate. |
 | Chest 15 | Under the northeast pier of Fisherman’s Lagoon. |
 | Chest 16 | On top of the ruins in the middle of the field north of Fisherman’s Lagoon. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 17 | Under a bridge in the far southeast corner of the map. |
 | Chest 18 | At the southeast corner of the map, in the gazebo near Whispering Banks. |
Bahari Bay Hidden Chests
Map Overview
| Map | Chest Number | Location |
 | Chest 1 | The chest won’t show up until all 4 Phoenix sculptures have been located. |
 | Chest 2 | In the Flooded Fortress, above the south waterfall. |
 | Chest 3 | On the Flooded Fortress’s easternmost section of the shattered bridge. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 4 | Located to the northeast of Pavel Mines, in a hole in the Ancient Aqueduct. |
 | Chest 5 | Against the Ancient Aqueduct’s northern wall, south of the Central Stables. |
 | Chest 6 | Southwest of Coral Shores, on the northward-curving bridge projecting from the Ancient Aqueduct. |
 | Chest 7 | Inside a minecart close to the big tree, east of Hodari and Najuma’s House. |
 | Chest 8 | On top of the climbable ruins, to the east of Bahari Bay’s entrance. |
 | Chest 9 | On top of a climbable pillar in Pulsewater Plains. |
 | Chest 10 | Between Pulsewater Plains and Beachcomber Cove, on top of the mesa. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 11 | Halfway between Hideaway Bluffs and the Windy Ruins, in a cave south of the flooded ruins. |
 | Chest 12 | On top of a crumbling arch at the Windy Ruins. |
 | Chest 13 | Use Beachcomber Cove’s geyser to glide over the adjacent ruins. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 14 | On the small island east of Beachcomber Cove. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 15 | East of The Old Lighthouse, at the end of the pier. |
 | Chest 16 | Underneath The Old Lighthouse, hidden behind some vines. |
 | Chest 17 | After reaching the second floor of The Old LightHouse, descend to a broken platform. |
 | Chest 18 | Northwest of The Old Lighthouse, on the circular ruin. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 19 | On top of a wooden platform, east of Coral Shores. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 20 | At the top of a series of platforms in a large cave near Coral Shores. |
 | Chest 21 | In the hay behind the Central Stables. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 22 | East of Tamala’s House, tucked up amid the rocks behind a sizable waterfall. |
 | Chest 23 | Northwest of The Outskirt fast travel sign, on top of a ruined door. |
 | Chest 24 | On top of the ruined stone pillar. (Requires the use of a Glider) |
 | Chest 25 | Inside the sunken boat southwest of Tamala’s House. |
What Happens When You’ve Found These Hidden Chests in Palia?
By successfully locating and opening 12 of these hidden chests in Palia strategically placed throughout Kilima Village, you’ll earn the esteemed Kilima Caches achievement. Similarly, your efforts in uncovering a total of 30 hidden chests in Palia, cunningly scattered across the expanse of Bahari Bay, will be duly recognized with the impressive Plundering the Bay achievement. These accomplishments showcase your keen sense of exploration and determination within the captivating world of Palia.
Conclusion
When adding these chests the development team gave us a great way of obtaining in-game items through exploration.
As the game is still in its open beta, we’ll work hard to bring you new information about the hidden chests and update this guide in the future. If you found this guide helpful, let us know in our community’s discord. Check out more guides for Palia on our Palia homepage!
