Palworld is Pocketpair's open-world survival crafting game where you capture creatures called Pals and put them to work in your base — or take them into combat. Often called 'Pokemon with guns,' it blends creature collection with factory automation, base building, and third-person shooter combat. The game hit 25 million players within its first month of Early Access and continues to receive major content updates adding new Pals, regions, and mechanics.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Windswept Hills
Key resources: Starter Pals (Cattiva, Lamball, Chikipi), basic resources, first base location Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Rocket Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Verdant Brook
Key resources: Water Pals for Watering tasks, Ore nodes, dungeon loot Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Rocket Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Astral Mountains
Key resources: Rare Pal spawns, high-tier ores, legendary Pal encounters Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Rocket Launcher upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dessicated Desert
Key resources: Fire Pals (Blazamut), Sulfur deposits, desert-exclusive Pal spawns Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Assault Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Frostbound Mountains
Key resources: Ice Pals, Diamond deposits, legendary Pal spawn points, endgame materials Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Assault Rifle max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Windswept Hills — Verdant Brook)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Rocket Launcher once accessible
Mid Game (Astral Mountains)
- Push Rocket Launcher to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Assault Rifle
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Dessicated Desert — Frostbound Mountains)
- Max out Assault Rifle — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Astral Mountains farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Assign Pals to base tasks matching their highest work suitability — a Mining 3 Pal mines three times faster than Mining 1, making a massive difference in production speed.
- Farm Astral Mountains during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Palworld Guides
- Palworld Palworld Overview
- Palworld Best Builds
- Palworld Tier List
- Palworld Walkthrough
- Palworld Beginner's Guide
- Palworld Tips & Tricks
- Palworld Weapons Guide
- Palworld Combat Guide
- Palworld Boss Guide
- Palworld Maps & Locations
- Palworld Classes & Characters
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