Raising the level of Pals is a central mechanic in Palworld. But what about how these creatures mature over time? Do Pals evolve in the traditional sense? This guide explains the evolution question for Pals, and also covers additional ways players can power up their creatures in Palworld.
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With seven million players diving into the new open-world title, many players search for ways to strengthen their creatures. In a competitive landscape, the aim is to secure a winning edge. Leveling up Pals is a major factor, delivering meaningful advantages. Palworld features more than 100 distinct creatures, and players build and grow their collection through careful training and development.
To understand how to earn experience points and improve bond with companions, this guide explores several methods. It also clarifies whether creature evolution exists and how it impacts character development.
Is there an evolution of Pals in Palworld?
In Palworld, creatures do not undergo an evolutionary process as seen in some other franchises. A key distinction is that Palworld does not include a traditional evolution system. That said, breeding Pals remains a crucial mechanic, enabling players to create and refine new individuals even without standard evolution. The guide below outlines all the current methods to strengthen Pals.
How to improve the characteristics of Palov
Beyond straightforward leveling, players can assemble and use a capsule that contains Palov’s essence. Access to this technology unlocks at level 14, and after earning Ancient Technology points, players must defeat several world bosses indicated on the map.
Building the capsule also requires raw materials:
The Palworld upgrade process mirrors systems found in other popular creature games, where improving one creature may involve sacrificing others of the same type. Each Pal can be enhanced up to four times, and each upgrade increases the creature’s specified traits. The enhancement simply requires capturing multiple creatures of the same type:
- Rank 1 – 4 Pala.
- Rank 2 – 16 Palov
- Rank 3 – 32 Pala.
- Rank 4 – 64 Pala.
How to level up Pals quickly in Palworld
In Palworld, the most straightforward way to raise a creature’s level is to accumulate experience until it climbs to the next level. The creature’s level cannot exceed the player character’s level, so advancement comes from progressing the main character as well. The system resonates with fans of similar RPGs, sharing a familiar progression model used in well-known creature-collecting games.
Level up in battles
One of the most effective methods for rapid Pal growth is to use them actively in combat. Facing tougher opponents yields more experience, and boss battles can be especially rewarding for leveling creatures.
It’s important to note that if a Pal depletes its health, it must be kept in the Pal container for a 10-minute cooldown to revive. There is an alternative: if the base has a creature with the “Medicine Production” skill, a fallen Pal can be moved to bed right away, where it regains health in a short period thanks to a companion with this ability.
Take Pal with you
Some players might encounter a rare Pal from an egg, which starts at a very low level and cannot participate in battles immediately. Placing such a Pal in the pocket — a storage that can hold up to five creatures — grants some extra experience. While not as large as battle experience, this method helps to accelerate a friend’s growth.
Gain experience at the grassroots
Base-building is a core element of Palworld. A notable benefit is the option to assign a creature to gather resources or craft items. This passive activity lets Pals gain experience and rise in level without direct combat, though the pace is slower than battles.
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