Palworld: Interactive Map and Recommended Levels and Pals
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An in-depth guide on the map of Palworld. We cover its legend, going over the icons and collectibles found on the map, and the characteristics of each area.
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Map List
Explanation of Icons
| Icon | Explanation |
|---|---|
Merchant |
Merchants who buys and sells items, materials, and Pal. |
Black Marketeer |
Black market merchants who buys and sells rare Pals. |
Dungeon |
Dungeons with random boss Pals. |
Alpha Pal |
Boss Pals found either in dungeons or in the field. |
Tower |
A tower where you can fight a boss with your Pals. |
Lifmunk Effigy |
Statues that can be activated to increase capture rate. The required number increases with each level up. |
Note |
A note left by a castaway washed ashore on Palpagos Island. Can be checked in the Options menu. |
Great Eagle Statues |
A Fast Travel that must be activated once before use. |
Egg |
Different types of Eggs found in the field |
Recommended Levels for Regions
| Difficulty | Recommended Level |
|---|---|
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Sea Breeze Archipelago: Level 1 Bamboo Grove: Level 10 |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Moonless Shore and Twilight Dunes: Level 20 |
| ★★★☆☆ | Verdant Brook: Level 35 First Wildlife Sanctuary: Level 35 |
| ★★★★☆ | Mount Obsidian: Level 40 Volcanic Area in Astral Mountains: Level 40 Second Wildlife Sanctuary: Level 40 |
| ★★★★★ | Snowy Area in Astral Mountains: Level 45 Dessicated Desert: Level 45 Third Wildlife Sanctuary: Level 45 |
Recommended Regions for Levels 1-10
The Sea Breeze Archipelago and Bamboo Grove are recommended for players around levels 1 to 10. These areas feature numerous low-level enemies and useful items that can help in early-stage explorations. Beginners can farm these regions for resources, EXP, and Pals before venturing into the next regions.
| How to Level Up |
| How to Set Up and Move Multiple Bases |
Recommended Pals for Levels 1-10
| Pal | Advantages |
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Cattiva |
・Has a high Work Suitability for early stages ・Found in various locations ・Increases max carrying capacity while in team |
Foxparks |
・Valuable Kindling Work Suitability in the early game ・Can withstand the cold at night even without proper clothing |
Daedream |
・Assists in combat after crafting Daedream's Necklace ・Recommended to capture multiple Daedream to utilize its Partner Skill |
Rushoar |
・Can be ridden after crafting its saddle ・Efficiently mines Stone ・A Ground Pal, effective against the Pal in the first Syndicate Tower |
Nitewing |
・Available as flying mount for the early stages ・Convenient for collecting Eggs and exploring Maps |
Tombat |
・Valuable Mining suitability with 2 other Work Suitabilities in the early game ・Able to mine Ore ・Nocturnal, allowing work to be done at night |
Recommended Regions for Levels 20-35
The recommended areas for levels 20 to 35 are located in the central regions, where the Free Pal Alliance Tower is situated. Wild Pals in these areas have higher levels and skill sets compared to the early stages. Additionally, players should set up a second base for farming a large amount of Ore for weapons and armor.
| Best Ingot Base Locations and Automation |
Recommended Pals for Levels 20-35
| Pal | Advantages |
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Mossanda |
・ Strong in both base and combat ・Can shoot a Grenade Launcher after crafting its saddle |
Beegarde |
・ Produces Honey as ingredient for Cakes ・ Essential for the Breeding Farm |
Vanwyrm |
・ Mid-game flying mount ・ Born from Eggs found on the field |
Wixen |
・ Level 3 Handiwork Work Suitability ・ Partner Skill applies Fire damage to the player's attacks |
Recommended Regions for Levels 40-45
Late-game regions for levels 40-45 feature harsh environments such as deserts, volcanoes, and snowy mountains. Players will encounter powerful Pals and enemies in these areas, so it's crucial to level up and craft new gear. Additionally, progressing with Breeding through a skil combination is also a good option.
| Best Breeding Base Locations |
| How to Breed and Select Skills |
Recommended Pals for Levels 40-45
| Pal | Reason for Recommendation |
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Ragnahawk |
・Faster flying mount ・Located in volcanic areas ・Recommended for exploring narrow spaces |
Anubis |
・Best Pal for the base ・Only Pal with a Level 4 Handiwork Work Suitability ・Recommended for gathering Ores at bases |
Jetragon |
・Legendary Pal (hardest Pal to capture) ・Strongest in combat ・Strongest in mobility |
How to Open the Map
Share Button for PS Controller
For Playstation controllers, the Map is opened using the Share button located next to the D-pad. The position and name of the button remain the same for both PS4 and PS5 controllers.
View Button for Xbox Controller
On Xbox controllers, the Map is opened using the View button located on the left side in the center. Similar to PS4 and PS5, remembering that the Map button is on the left side is helpful.
M Key for Keyboard
| Open Map | M Key |
| Close Map | M Key / Esc Key |
When using a keyboard to open the Map, press the M key. To close it, press the M key again or the Esc key.
How to Use Map and Notes
| How to Use Map and Notes |
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| Setting Icons to Display with Filters |
| Pin Custom Markers |
| Fast Travel Cannot Be Done from the Map |
Setting Icons to Display with Filters
| Items That Can Be Set | |
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| Great Eagle Statue （Fast Travel） |
Syndicate Tower |
| Base | Alpha Pal |
| Custom Marker | Lost Point |
When you open the Map and press the F key, you can set the icons to display. If you feel that there are too many icons and the Map is hard to read, try reducing the display items to make it clearer.
Pin Custom Markers
When you open the Map and press the E key, you can mark your map with custom icons. When you pin an icon, the distance to the pin is displayed on the screen during exploration Since you can set up to a maximum of 99 custom markers, pin them at mining locations or potential base sites.
Fast Travel Cannot Be Done from the Map
Although the locations for Fast Travel are displayed on the map, Fast Travel cannot be done from the Map. If you want to Fast Travel, head to a Fast Travel location known as the Great Eagle Statue or go to your base and use the Palbox.
| List of Fast Travel Locations |
Biome Characteristics
Plateau of Beginnings
The Plateau of Beginnings is the first area on Palpagos Island. Zoe is the boss of Rayne Tower Syndicate located in this area. Upgrade your gears and Pals to defeat Zoe.
| How to Defeat Zoe and Grizzbolt |
Small Snowy Mountain
Head north from the Plateau of Beginnings, and you will encounter a small snowy mountain. There, you'll find the Tower of the Free Pal Alliance, where you can challenge the boss Lily and Lyleen.
| How to Defeat Lily & Lyleen |
Volcano
The southwest section of the map features Volcanic areas that are extremely hot. Make sure to have heat-resistant gear ready before going to the Tower of the Brothers of the Eternal Pyre, where you can engage in battle with the boss Axel and Orserk.
| How to Defeat Axel & Orserk |
Desert
There is a Desert to the northeast of the Small Snowy Mountain. Similar to locations with volcanoes, this is a hot environment where you need to equip the necessary armor. You can challenge Marcus and Faleris at the Tower of the PIDF in this area.
| How to Defeat Marcus & Faleris |
Snowy Mountain
There's a larger Snowy Mountain when you head nortwest on the Small Snowy Mountain. You'll find the Tower of the PAL Genetic Research Unit here, where you can fight Victor and Shadowbeak. Equip cold-resistant gear before taking on this challenge.
| How to Defeat Victor & Shadowbeak |
Wildlife Sanctuary
The Wildlife Sanctuary is an area where rare Pals appear. Some Pals can only be found in the Wildlife Sanctuary, so visit it to complete your Paldeck. Note that entering the area is considered a crime, and you will be considered wanted.
| Wildlife Sanctuaries - How and Where to Find |
Locations of the Wildlife Sanctuaries
Just standing in the Wildlife Sanctuary will make you a suspect and you will become wanted. You can use a flying Pal as a mount to sneak your way in.
| List of the Best Flying Pals |
Recommended Articles
Palworld Walkthrough Wiki |
