Palworld: Combat Mechanics Explained
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This guide explains the combat mechanics in Palworld. Read on to discover tips on how to battle efficiently, both individually and alongside your Pals.
Basic Palworld Combat
Palworld combat mechanics is very simple, you can attack from either melee or long range. You can craft weapons or use Pals to assist you along the way. More than that, you can also inflict status conditions that deal damage to enemies over time, temporarily incapacitate them, and make them easier to capture.
How to Fight without a Pal
Use Melee Weapons
Craft melee weapons such as Bats, Spears, and Swords to combat enemies. You can collect more powerful weapons by collecting more Schematics.
| How to Get and Use the Bat |
| List of All Weapons |
Use Ranged Weapons
If you prefer attacking from a long distance, you can also create ranged weapons like Bows and Guns. Battling at a safe distance can help preserve your HP and allow for stealthy attacks on Pals.
| How to Get and Use the Old Bow |
| List of All Weapons |
Equip Armor and Shield
To reduce incoming damage from enemies, make sure to equip Armor and a Shield. Level up to unlock more equipment and enhance your defense.
| How to Get the Best Equipment |
| How to Level Up |
How to Fight with a Pal
Use Pals as Mounts
In combat, you have the option to fight alongside Pals and ride them. However, you'll need to craft the necessary Saddles first to use them as mounts.
Recommended Starter Mounts
| No. | Pal | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 36 |
Melpaca |
Ground |
| 38 |
Nitewing |
Flying |
| 55 |
Chillet |
Surfing |
| List of All Mount Pals |
| How to Craft and Equip a Saddle |
Use Pals as Weapons
Certain Pals can be equipped and used as weapons, shields, or armor. When equipped or thrown by the player, they can serve various purposes.
| List of Pals You Can Equip |
Make Use of Pal's Partner Skills
Each Pal has a unique Partner Skill that you can use to your advantage. Some can support you in combat by buffing specific attacks or healing you.
Useful Starter Partner Skills
| Partner Skill | Pal | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Soothing Shower |
Teafant |
When activated, it spouts mysterious water that soothes wounds and restores the player’s HP. |
| Fluffy Shield |
Lamball |
When activated, Lamball equips to the player as a fluffy shield. It might drop Wool when assigned to Ranch. |
| Lifmunk Recoil |
Lifmunk |
When activated, it leaps onto the player’s head and uses a submachine gun to follow up player attacks. |
| Huggy Fire |
Foxparks |
When activated, it equips to the player and transforms into a flamethrower. |
| Dream Chaser |
Daedream |
While in the party, Daedream appears near the player and follows up player attacks with magic bullets. |
| List of Partner Skills |
| List of the Best Healer Pals |
Status Conditions
Status conditions are effects that cause gradual damage or immobility to you or an enemy over time. They can occur randomly when receiving certain attacks during battles. Currently, there are six types of status conditions: Burn, Poison, Freeze, Snare, Paralysis, and Sleep. Sleep is a special condition as it happens only to Daytime Pals and Humans when Nighttime comes.
| Status Condition | Effect | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Burn | • Damage-over-time • Increased Capture Rate |
Fire Attribute Attacks |
| Poison | • Damage-over-time • Increased Capture Rate |
Poison Attribute Attacks |
| Freeze | • Immobility • Increased Capture Rate |
Ice Attribute Attacks |
| Snare | • Immobility • Increased Capture Rate |
Grass Attribute Attacks |
| Paralysis | • Immobility • Increased Capture Rate |
Electric Attribute Attacks |
| Sleep | • Immobility • Increased Capture Rate |
Nighttime |
General Tips on Combat
Use Attribute Weakness
All Pals have their specific attributes and individual weaknesses. It is recommended to review their stats and determine which Pals are effective to use against particular kinds of enemies.
| Attributes Guide |
| List of All Pals |
Aim for Enemy's Weak Points
Gain the upper hand in battles and inflict more damage by identifying the weak spots of each Pal, making them vulnerable to your attacks.
Dodge Enemy Attacks
You can dodge and roll incoming enemy attacks using the Ctrl key or Left Stick. Keep in mind that this will deplete your stamina, so use it wisely for dire situations.
| How to Recover Stamina |
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