Last updated: May 12, 2026. This guide covers every weapon and armor set in Palworld, including tier-by-tier weapon progression, armor bonuses, material farming locations, and the best endgame loadouts.
Weapons in Palworld
Weapons in Palworld range from primitive bows to powerful assault rifles and rocket launchers. Each weapon has an Attack value, an element type (if applicable), and specific materials required for crafting. Unlike Pals, weapons do not level up – their power is fixed once crafted.
Weapon Categories
| Category | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | Close-range weapons with no ammo cost | Early game, stealth attacks |
| Bows | Ranged weapons using arrows | Mid-game, elemental advantage |
| Crossbows | Higher damage than bows, slower reload | Boss fights, precise shots |
| Firearms | Guns with ammunition requirements | Endgame, high DPS |
| Explosives | Rocket launchers and grenade launchers | Raid bosses, group encounters |
Weapon Tier List: Best Weapons by Level
Tier 1: Early Game (Levels 1-15)
| Weapon | Attack | Level Required | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Axe | 10 | 1 | 5x Wood, 5x Stone | Starting melee tool |
| Stone Pickaxe | 10 | 1 | 5x Wood, 5x Stone | Starting mining tool |
| Old Bow | 15 | 4 | 5x Wood, 5x Stone Arrow | First ranged weapon |
| Stone Spear | 20 | 5 | 5x Wood, 5x Stone | Basic melee, good reach |
| Ruzara Spear | 30 | 10 | 20x Wood, 20x Stone, 10x Fiber | Best pre-metal melee |
| Metal Armor | – | 11 | 20x Leather, 20x Metal Ingot | First armor tier |
Tips for early weapons:
- The Old Bow is your first ranged option at level 4. Craft a workbench first, then the bow immediately.
- Stone Arrows are cheap to craft (1x Stone, 1x Wood per arrow) and sufficient until you unlock better ammo.
- Ruzara Spear (level 10) is the strongest pre-metal melee weapon. It has a long reach that keeps you out of most enemy range.
Tier 2: Mid Game (Levels 16-30)
| Weapon | Attack | Level Required | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Axe | 45 | 15 | 30x Metal Ingot, 5x Wood | Tool and weapon |
| Metal Pickaxe | 45 | 15 | 30x Metal Ingot, 5x Wood | Tool and weapon |
| Poison Bow | 60 | 20 | 15x Wood, 5x Poison Gland | Inflicts poison DoT |
| Crossbow | 75 | 22 | 40x Metal Ingot, 30x Wood, 20x Leather | High single-target damage |
| Shotgun | 95 | 25 | 50x Metal Ingot, 30x Wood, 15x Powder | Devastating at close range |
| Assault Rifle | 100 | 28 | 60x Metal Ingot, 40x Wood, 25x Gunpowder | Best mid-game DPS |
Key upgrades at this tier:
- Crossbow (level 22): Requires 40 Metal Ingots and an early Assembly Line. Each shot costs 1x Crossbow Ammo. The single-target damage is excellent for boss fights.
- Shotgun (level 25): The most effective weapon against Alpha Pals at medium-close range. Fires 6-8 pellets per shot, each dealing base damage. Total theoretical damage per shot is 570 (95x6).
- Assault Rifle (level 28): Your first automatic weapon. Fires at a rate of roughly 8 rounds per second. Requires significant ammunition investment – each magazine holds 30 rounds, and you’ll burn through them quickly in raids.
Tier 3: Late Game (Levels 31-45)
| Weapon | Attack | Level Required | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatling Gun | 120 | 32 | 100x Metal Ingot, 50x Circuit Board, 30x Gunpowder | Sustained DPS king |
| Rocket Launcher | 150 | 35 | 120x Metal Ingot, 60x Circuit Board, 80x Gunpowder | Area damage, high cost per shot |
| Single-Shot Rifle | 140 | 35 | 80x Metal Ingot, 40x Leather, 20x Gunpowder | Precision long-range |
| Grenade Launcher | 110 | 33 | 90x Metal Ingot, 50x Circuit Board, 40x Gunpowder | AoE crowd control |
| Bow Gun | 90 | 30 | 40x Wood, 30x Fiber, 15x Metal Ingot | Hybrid bow/gun, elemental arrows |
Late game weapon analysis:
- Gatling Gun: Requires a Circuit Board Assembly Line (unlocked via Ancient Technology). Uses High Grade Assault Rifle Ammo. The sustained DPS of roughly 960 per second makes it the best sustained DPS weapon in the game, but the ammo consumption is brutal.
- Rocket Launcher: Each rocket costs roughly 200-300 gold in materials. Against raid bosses with 10,000+ HP, this is your fastest option. The explosive splash also damages nearby Pals, making it ideal for Pal raiding.
- Single-Shot Rifle: The most ammo-efficient endgame weapon. Each shot deals 140 base damage and costs one rifle bullet. Ideal for headshot builds and precision sniping.
Tier 4: Endgame (Levels 46-50)
| Weapon | Attack | Level Required | Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Barreled Shotgun | 200 | 40 | 100x Metal Ingot, 60x High Quality Pal Oil, 40x Gunpowder | Highest single-shot damage |
| Multi-Guided Missile Launcher | 180 | 45 | 150x Metal Ingot, 80x Circuit Board, 100x Gunpowder | Homing rockets, 3 per shot |
| Laser Rifle | 130 | 42 | 120x Metal Ingot, 70x Pure Quartz, 50x Circuit Board | Energy weapon, no ammo cost (uses battery) |
| Decal Gun | 10 | 38 | 30x Metal Ingot, 20x Circuit Board | Utility only, no combat value |
Endgame weapon priorities:
- Double-Barreled Shotgun: Fires two shells simultaneously, each dealing 200 base damage. At point-blank range, a single trigger pull deals 400 damage. This is the highest single-shot damage weapon in Palworld, but the 2-round capacity means you must reload constantly.
- Multi-Guided Missile Launcher: Fires three homing missiles per shot, each tracking the nearest target. Total damage per volley: 540 (180x3). Excellent against fast-moving bosses that dodge other weapons.
- Laser Rifle: Uses energy cells instead of conventional ammo. Each cell provides roughly 30 shots before needing recharge. Lower base damage but zero material cost for ammo makes it the most sustainable endgame option.
Armor Sets and Bonuses
Armor in Palworld provides Defense values and, in some cases, set bonuses. Each armor piece (head, body, legs) can be equipped separately, but wearing a full set often provides the best protection.
Tier 1: Basic Armor (Levels 1-15)
| Armor Piece | Defense | Level Required | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth Hat | 5 | 1 | 5x Fiber | None |
| Cloth Outfit | 10 | 1 | 10x Fiber | None |
| Cloth Pants | 5 | 1 | 5x Fiber | None |
| Pelt Hat | 8 | 5 | 10x Leather, 5x Fiber | +5% Cold Resistance |
| Pelt Armor | 15 | 11 | 20x Leather, 10x Fiber | +10% Cold Resistance |
| Pelt Pants | 8 | 5 | 10x Leather, 5x Fiber | +5% Cold Resistance |
Full Cloth Set (Head + Body + Legs): 20 total defense. Adequate for the starting area but quickly outclassed. Full Pelt Set (Head + Body + Legs): 31 total defense, +15% cold resistance. Essential for exploring snowy areas like the Astral Desert.
Tier 2: Intermediate Armor (Levels 16-30)
| Armor Piece | Defense | Level Required | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Helm | 15 | 15 | 20x Metal Ingot | None |
| Metal Armor | 25 | 15 | 30x Metal Ingot | None |
| Metal Greaves | 15 | 15 | 20x Metal Ingot | None |
| Feathered Hat | 12 | 18 | 15x Feather, 10x Fiber | +10% Heat Resistance |
| Heat Resistant Armor | 20 | 20 | 20x Leather, 15x Fiber, 10x Wool | +15% Heat Resistance |
| Heat Resistant Pants | 12 | 18 | 15x Leather, 10x Fiber | +10% Heat Resistance |
Full Metal Set (Head + Body + Legs): 55 total defense. The best raw defense available at level 15. Feathered Set: Provides heat resistance for volcanic areas. Not as protective as metal but necessary for Mount Obsidian expeditions.
Tier 3: Advanced Armor (Levels 31-40)
| Armor Piece | Defense | Level Required | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined Helm | 20 | 25 | 30x Metal Ingot, 10x Leather | None |
| Refined Armor | 35 | 25 | 50x Metal Ingot, 20x Leather | None |
| Refined Greaves | 20 | 25 | 30x Metal Ingot, 10x Leather | None |
| Pal Metal Helm | 25 | 30 | 40x Pal Metal Ingot, 15x Leather | +10% All Resistances |
| Pal Metal Armor | 45 | 30 | 60x Pal Metal Ingot, 25x Leather | +15% All Resistances |
| Pal Metal Greaves | 25 | 30 | 40x Pal Metal Ingot, 15x Leather | +10% All Resistances |
Full Refined Set: 75 total defense. Significant upgrade over basic metal. Full Pal Metal Set: 95 total defense, +35% all resistances. The best armor set for general use. Pal Metal Ingots are refined from Metal Ingots using a higher-tier furnace.
Tier 4: Endgame Armor (Levels 41-50)
| Armor Piece | Defense | Level Required | Materials | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive-Resistant Helm | 30 | 40 | 50x Pal Metal Ingot, 20x High Quality Pal Oil | +20% Explosion Resistance |
| Explosive-Resistant Armor | 55 | 40 | 80x Pal Metal Ingot, 30x High Quality Pal Oil | +30% Explosion Resistance |
| Explosive-Resistant Greaves | 30 | 40 | 50x Pal Metal Ingot, 20x High Quality Pal Oil | +20% Explosion Resistance |
| Thermal-Resistant Helm | 28 | 35 | 40x Pal Metal Ingot, 15x Pure Quartz | +25% Fire Resistance |
| Thermal-Resistant Armor | 50 | 35 | 70x Pal Metal Ingot, 25x Pure Quartz | +35% Fire Resistance |
| Thermal-Resistant Greaves | 28 | 35 | 40x Pal Metal Ingot, 15x Pure Quartz | +25% Fire Resistance |
Full Explosive-Resistant Set: 115 total defense, +70% explosion resistance. Best for raid boss encounters. Full Thermal-Resistant Set: 106 total defense, +85% fire resistance. Essential for volcanic and desert environments.
Key Upgrade Materials and Farming Locations
Crafting the best weapons and armor requires farming specific materials. Here is where to find the most important ones:
| Material | Best Farming Location | Drop Rate / Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Ingot | Smelt Ore at Furnace | 1 Ore = 1 Ingot | Ore found in mountain areas, especially Plateau of Beginnings eastern cliffs |
| Pal Metal Ingot | Electric Furnace + Pal Metal Ore | 1 Ore = 1 Ingot | Found in late-game volcanic areas and dungeon chests |
| Gunpowder | Crafted at Chemistry Table | 2x Gunpowder = 2x Charcoal + 2x Sulfur | Sulfur mined in volcanic areas; Charcoal from logging |
| Circuit Board | Electronic Circuit Factory | 1 Board = 2x Copper Wire + 2x Silicon | Silicon from Pure Quartz, Copper Wire from smelted copper |
| High Quality Pal Oil | Large Pals (Mammorest, Wumpo) | 1-3 per capture/kill | Farm in Wasteland area where large Pals spawn frequently |
| Pure Quartz | Desert areas, Sand Dunes | 3-5 per node | Astral Desert and Twilight Desert have the highest concentration |
| Leather | Pelt drops from Pals | 1-2 per Pal kill | Common from Lamball, Cattiva, and Foxparks |
| Wool | Wandering wool Pals | 1-2 per kill/shear | Mozzarina, Cremis, and Lamball produce wool |
| Feather | Bird-type Pals | 1-3 per kill | Kill or capture Chillet, Vanwyrm, or Beakon |
| Poison Gland | Poison-type Pals | 1-2 per kill | Found in swamp areas; farm Cawgnito or Gobfin |
| Pump Action | Dungeon chests | Rare | Found in deep dungeons, especially level 30+ |
Best Loadout Combinations
Boss Rush Loadout
- Weapon: Double-Barreled Shotgun (primary) + Rocket Launcher (secondary)
- Armor: Full Explosive-Resistant Set
- Pal Partners: Anubis (ground DPS), Blazamut (fire support)
- Strategy: Use shotgun for close-range burst, switch to rockets for AoE and stagger damage
Raid Boss Loadout
- Weapon: Gatling Gun (primary) + Rocket Launcher (secondary)
- Armor: Full Pal Metal Set (general) or Explosive-Resistant Set (vs explosive bosses)
- Pal Partners: Frostallion (ice support), Jetragon (aerial DPS)
- Strategy: Sustain DPS with Gatling, rockets for execution phase
Exploration Loadout
- Weapon: Assault Rifle (primary) + Crossbow (secondary)
- Armor: Full Thermal-Resistant Set or Heat Resistant Set (environment-dependent)
- Pal Partners: Jetragon (mount), Digtoise (mining), Lamball (carrying)
- Strategy: Rifle for general combat, crossbow for ammo-efficient encounters
Pal Farming Loadout
- Weapon: Crossbow (weak point targeting) + Single-Shot Rifle (precision)
- Armor: Full Pal Metal Set (balanced defense)
- Pal Partners: Katress (dark support), Foxparks (fire mount)
- Strategy: Aim for weak points with crossbow to maximize Pal capture rate
Crafting Bench Requirements
| Workbench | Required Technology Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Primitive Workbench | Level 1 | Stone tools, basic items |
| Quality Workbench | Level 12 | Metal tools, better weapons |
| Weapon Workbench | Level 20 | Crossbows, shotguns, rifles |
| Armor Workbench | Level 22 | Metal armor sets |
| Medicine Workbench | Level 14 | Potions, antidotes |
| Cooking Pot | Level 8 | Cooked meals with buffs |
| Chemistry Table | Level 26 | Gunpowder, explosives |
| Assembly Line | Level 28 | Circuit boards, electronics |
| Electronic Circuit Factory | Level 38 | Advanced electronics |
Cross-References
- For resource farming strategies, see our Palworld Resources & Materials Guide
- For boss encounter strategies, see our Palworld Boss & Tower Guide
- For technology unlock priorities, see our Palworld Technology & Progression Guide