Your first 10 hours in Palworld, told by someone who remembers the confusion. Where to build, what to catch first, why everyone says get a Vixy, and the one breeding combo that changes everything at Level 19.
Every new player goes through the same arc. Here's what to expect — and what to do at each stage.
The discovery phase. Everything is new. Catch Lamballs, build your first Palbox, craft basic tools. Just explore.
Goal: Palbox + basic tools + 5 Lamballs
The confusion phase. This is where most new players go to Reddit. You need direction, not more data.
Goal: Vixy in ranch, catch 10 of each Pal, find ore nodes
The breakthrough. At Level 19 you unlock the Breeding Farm. This changes everything. Your first breed should be Penking + Bushi = Anubis.
Goal: Hit Lv 19, catch Penking + Bushi, breed Anubis
The mastery phase. You have Anubis automating your base. You understand type matchups. Time to push towers and hunt legendaries.
Goal: First tower boss, Jetragon or Frostallion
Gather wood & stone. Craft basic tools. Build first Palbox. Catch Lamball & Cattiva for early help.
Levels 1–7
Catch Foxparks (fire damage). Craft better tools. Build first workstations. Assign Pals to automate resources.
Levels 7–15
Unlock second base at Level 10. Find ore nodes. Craft metal tools. Catch stronger Pals (Penking, Bushi).
Levels 15–25
Reach Level 19. Build Breeding Farm. Bake Cakes. Start breeding Anubis (Penking + Bushi = Anubis).
Levels 19–30
Face the first tower boss at Level 20+. Bring fire/ground Pals. Collect Ancient Technology Points.
Levels 20–35
Reach Level 60. Catch Legendary Pals (Jetragon, Frostallion). Prepare for World Tree. Max level 80.
Levels 50–80
| Priority | Task | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build Palbox near flat land with stone/wood nearby | Foundation of everything. Pick plateau area. |
| 2 | Catch 5 Lamballs for early base work | They handle Handiwork + Transport while you explore. |
| 3 | Craft a Workbench and basic tools | Unlocks better crafting recipes. |
| 4 | Catch Foxparks (fire element) | Essential for smelting ore into ingots. Kindling 2. |
| 5 | Build Stone Pickaxe + Axe | Faster resource gathering than basic tools. |
| 6 | Build a bed and feed your Pals | Pals need food and rest to keep working. |
| 7 | Explore and unlock fast travel points | Saves time later. Find ore deposits. |
| Pal | Location | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamball | Starting area | 1+ | Handiwork, Transport, Farming — first base worker |
| Cattiva | Starting area | 1+ | Gathering, Transport — gathers resources automatically |
| Foxparks | Forest (Day) | 5+ | Kindling — smelts ore into ingots |
| Rushoar | Forest areas | 8+ | Mining — early-game miner before Anubis |
| Penking | Wildlife Sanctuary 1 | 15+ | Key breeding parent for Anubis |
| Bushi | Forest areas | 15+ | Key breeding parent for Anubis |