Palworld: Strategies for Catching Pals

A World Filled with Pals

Palworld, a game teeming with a diverse range of creatures known as Pals, offers a unique experience of adventure and discovery. With an in-game Paldeck listing as many as 111 Pals, players have a vast world to explore and numerous creatures to encounter. This guide will provide essential tips on how to catch these Pals effectively in Palworld.

Crafting the Essential Tool: Pal Spheres

The primary tool for catching Pals is the Pal Sphere, which can be crafted at the Primitive Workbench. Here are the steps and requirements:

1. Gathering Materials: Each Pal Sphere requires 1x Paldium Fragment, 3x Wood, and 3x Stone. For assistance in finding Paldium Fragments, refer to our dedicated guide.
2. Finding Pal Spheres: Although rare, Pal Spheres can sometimes be found lying on the ground.

The Process of Catching Pals

Once you have your Pal Spheres ready, here’s how to catch Pals:

1. Locating Pals: Seek out nearby Pals in the wild.
2. Lowering HP: Use early-game weapons to reduce their health.
3. Capturing: Once their HP is low, press the default “Q” key to throw a Pal Sphere at them. A color ring and capture percentage will appear, indicating the success rate.
4. Avoiding Overkill: Completely depleting a Pal’s HP incapacitates it, making it impossible to capture, though you can still collect drops.

Factors Influencing Capture Rate

Several elements can affect your success rate in capturing Pals:

1. Pal Capture Rate Setting: This option is available before starting a game, allowing you to increase capture chances.
2. Pal’s Health: Higher HP decreases the likelihood of successful capture.
3. Pal Level and Rarity: Tougher and rarer Pals are more challenging to catch.
4. Statue of Power Boost: Building and upgrading the Statue of Power enhances your character’s capture rate modifier.

Managing Your Newly Caught Pals

After successfully capturing Pals, you can have them accompany you to assist in battles or leave them at your base for various tasks. For more detailed management strategies, check out our guide on how to feed and manage Pals.

Embark on a Pal-Catching Adventure

Catching Pals in Palworld is a fundamental aspect of the game, providing a dynamic and engaging experience. As you traverse through the vast world of Palworld, be on the lookout for new and unique Pals to add to your collection. Remember, each Pal you catch not only adds to your adventure but also strengthens your capabilities in this diverse and captivating world.