New to Palworld 1.0? This path takes you from your first spawn to a stable mid-game setup. Follow these steps in order — each link points to a detailed guide for that phase.
Step 1: Survive the First Night
Start with the Beginner’s Guide — it covers your first 30 minutes: punching trees, catching your first Pal, building a Palbox, and surviving until dawn.
Step 2: Build Your First Base
Once you have a Palbox placed, follow the Early-Game Starter Route for an hour-by-hour checklist. Then set up a proper base layout using the Base Building Guide.
Step 3: Automate Food Production
Hunger ends more runs than enemies. Set up a Berry Plantation with a Watering Pal. Then learn to cook with the Cake Recipe Guide — Cake is also essential for breeding.
Step 4: Catch Better Pals
Use the Catching Guide to learn sphere mechanics and status effects. Check the Best Early-Game Pals guide to know which Pals to prioritize.
Step 5: Gear Up
Progress through armor tiers: Cloth → Pelt → Metal → Refined Metal. See the Combat Builds Guide for weapon recommendations at each stage.
Need weapon materials? Follow the Resource Farming Routes for ore, coal, and sulfur locations.
Step 6: Expand Your Base
Build a dedicated crafting area with the Best Base Worker Pals guide. Set up a breeding farm once you reach level 19.
Step 7: Tackle Your First Boss
At level 15-20, challenge Zoe & Grizzbolt at the first tower. Bring Ground-type Pals. After that, follow the Tower Bosses Order for the rest.
Quick Reference: What to Do At Each Level
| Level | Milestone | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Build Palbox, catch first Pals, automate food | Beginner’s Guide |
| 10-20 | Build proper base, defeat first tower boss | Base Building |
| 20-30 | Refined Metal armor, unlock breeding | Resource Routes |
| 30-40 | Mid-game base, unlock firearms | Base Locations |
| 40-50 | Endgame prep, Oil, legendary Pals | Legendary Pals |
| 50-60 | Sunreach, Mutation, Feybreak | Mutation Guide |
| 60-80 | World Tree, final boss, Celestial | Final Boss |
Troubleshooting
If the game crashes or won’t launch, see the Crash Fix Guide. For multiplayer issues, check Multiplayer Fix.
Related: All Guides | Paldex | Tier List
