Palworld Beginner's Guide: Mastering the Art of Survival and Creature Collecting

Introduction

Welcome to Palworld, the breakout game of the year, where survival meets creature collecting in an outrageously fun twist. This guide is your ultimate companion for mastering the early hours in the world of Palapagos Island.

1. Eat Your Pals

In the quirky world of Palworld, survival is key, and yes, that includes eating your Pals! While berries are an option, indulging in dishes like grilled Chikipi or Lamball kebabs can provide the necessary sustenance to thrive. Remember, survival comes first!

2. Prioritize Daily Survival

Palworld's survival mechanics are unforgiving. If you perish, you lose all your resources. So, focus on essentials:

• Eat cooked Pal meat for sustenance.
• Build a fire at night for warmth, but be careful not to get too close.

3. Be Prepared for Glitches

Palworld is in early access and comes with its share of glitches. Floating hands and difficulties in co-op play are some quirks to expect. Patience and a sense of humor are key!

4. Gather Resources - Especially Wood

Wood is a crucial early-game resource. It's plentiful and necessary for building structures like walls and fires. Early on, focus on gathering as much wood as possible.

5. Build a Strong Base

Your first base camp will likely be around your Pal Box. Utilize the missions in the Pal Box to guide your building process. Securely store valuable items in the wooden box at your base to safeguard them for future adventures.

6. Catch a Variety of Useful Pals

Diversity is crucial in your Pal collection. Different types of Pals can perform various tasks and are essential for a well-rounded base. Aim to catch a wide range of Pals early on.

7. Assigning Pals to Jobs

The ability to assign jobs to Pals is a unique feature in Palworld. Build a Palbox to house and manage your Pals. Assign them to tasks like logging, mining, and farming by dragging their portraits to the 'Pals at base' section. Remember, Pals gravitate towards tasks they are proficient in.

8. Prioritize Cloth

Clothing is essential to survive the cold nights. Craft clothes from Cloth, which is obtained from Wool (gathered from Lamballs or through ranching). Clothes not only keep you warm but also protect against harsh climates and hostile Pals.

9. Spend Technology Points Wisely

Technology points unlock crafting recipes and Pal skills. Use them judiciously, keeping in mind the requirements for Palbox missions. Discovering new waypoints is a good way to earn extra Technology points.

10. Monitor Health Bars for Effective Catching

When hunting Pals, their health bar is a key indicator of catchability. Remember, if a Pal's health reaches zero, it becomes uncatchable. Be mindful in combat, especially with other Pals involved.

11. Berries Are Your Friend

Berries are a plentiful and renewable resource. Establish a Berry Plantation early on to ensure a steady food supply for yourself and your Pals.

12. Build a Parachute for Efficient Traversal

A Parachute, available at level five, is essential for navigating the terrain efficiently. It relies on your stamina, so keep an eye on it during use.

13. Strategic Spawning

Upon death, choose your respawn location wisely. Starting without tools or clothes can be challenging, so respawning at your base is often the best choice.

14. Find a Mount

Mounts greatly enhance your movement speed. Look for ground, sea, and flying mounts, but remember to craft saddles for them. The Direhowl is a recommended early mount for its speed.

15. Prepare for Raids

Your base will occasionally be raided, even in offline play. Building an Alarm Bell can help you command your Pals to defend the base effectively.

16. Get Free Pals at Syndicate Camps

Syndicate Camps are a great source for rare Pals. Defeating NPCs and freeing a caged Pal at these camps instantly teleports the Pal to your Palbox.

17. Know Your Elements

Understanding elemental strengths and weaknesses is crucial in Palworld. Use this knowledge to your advantage in battles against other Pals.

Additional Tips

• Spheres: Craft different quality Spheres for better catch rates.
• Shield: Invest in a Shield for extra protection.
• Small Feed Bag: Automate feeding for you and your Pals.
• Trapped Pals: Reallocate Pals at a Palbox if they get trapped.
• SAN Meter: Keep your Pals motivated by maintaining their SAN