Master the essential Palworld weapons guide, from early-game melee tools to powerful end-game gear, with detailed crafting recipes and unlock levels for ultimate gameplay success.
Yo, fellow Pal Tamers! Welcome to the 2026 updated, all-in-one guide to the arsenal of Palworld. Whether you're just starting out on your island adventure or you're a seasoned veteran looking to min-max your gear, this deep dive into every melee and ranged weapon will have you covered. From the humble wooden club you start with to the legendary rocket launcher that decimates end-game bosses, we've got the crafting recipes, unlock levels, and material lists you need to become a true force of nature. Let's gear up! 💪
Weapons in Palworld are your bread and butter for survival and progression. They're neatly split into two main categories: Melee for up-close-and-personal action, and Ranged for when you need to keep your distance. The game's tech tree unlocks new blueprints as you level up, with materials evolving from basic wood and stone to high-tech polymers and ancient parts.
Your First Steps: Early Game Melee Weapons (Levels 1-12)
Right off the bat, you're not defenseless. At Level 1, you immediately get access to three essentials:
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Hand-Held Torch: Your first light source and a basic weapon. Super cheap to make!
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2 Wood,2 Stone -
Stone Pickaxe & Stone Axe: Your gathering duo. Craft one of each to start collecting resources efficiently.
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5 Wood,5 Stone(each) -
Wooden Club: The first dedicated bonking stick. Simple but effective against early Pals.
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5 Wood
As you push to Level 4, you unlock the Stone Spear, offering better reach and damage. It needs 18 Wood and 6 Stone. Then, at Level 7, you can craft a Bat (30 Wood, 10 Stone) for more oomph.
The early game concludes with a metallic upgrade at Level 11: the Metal Pickaxe and Metal Axe. These are huge for resource gathering! You'll need 20 Wood, 15 Stone, and 5 Ingot for each. Don't forget the Meat Cleaver at Level 12 for... processing. 😅
20 Wood,5 Stone,5 Ingot
Mid-Game Arsenal: Stepping Up Your Game (Levels 13-34)
Here's where combat gets more serious. At Level 13, the Metal Spear (27 Wood, 12 Stone, 10 Ingot) becomes your go-to melee weapon for a long time.
A fun (and shocking!) diversion comes at Level 22 with the Stun Baton, perfect for capturing Pals without killing them. It requires 20 Electric Organ and 20 Ingot.
A significant power spike arrives at Level 34. You unlock two heavy hitters:
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Refined Pickaxe & Refined Axe: The ultimate tools.
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40 Wood,30 Stone,10 Refined Ingot(each) -
Refined Metal Spear: A direct upgrade to the Metal Spear.
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36 Wood,18 Stone,10 Refined Ingot
End-Game Melee Mastery (Levels 40-44)
For the true warriors who've explored the world's secrets. At Level 40, you can craft Lily's Spear, a unique and powerful weapon.
50 Wood,20 Paldium Fragments,20 Ancient Civilization Parts,20 High Quality Parts,30 Refined Ingots
Finally, at Level 44, you get the classic fantasy weapon: the Sword.
20 Wood,20 Stone,30 Refined Ingot
From Bows to Bullets: The Ranged Weapon Progression
If you prefer to fight from a distance, here's your path to becoming a master marksman.
The Bow Era (Levels 3-10):
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Level 3 - Old Bow: Your first ranged option.
15 Fiber,30 Wood,5 Stone -
Level 5 - Fire Bow: Adds burn damage!
20 Fiber,2 Flame Organ,40 Wood,8 Stone -
Level 8 - Poison Bow: Inflicts poison.
20 Fiber,2 Venom Gland,40 Wood,8 Stone -
Level 10 - Three Shot Bow: Fires a spread of arrows.
30 Fiber,50 Wood,12 Stone
Crossbow Upgrades (Levels 13-17): More power, slower fire rate.
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Level 13 - Crossbow:
50 Wood,40 Stone,10 Ingot,5 Nail -
Level 15 - Fire Arrow Crossbow:
5 Fire Organ,50 Wood,50 Stone,15 Ingot,5 Nail -
Level 17 - Poison Arrow Crossbow:
5 Venom Gland,50 Wood,50 Stone,15 Ingot,5 Nail
The Age of Gunpowder (Level 21+): This is where things get loud. 🔊
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Level 21 - Musket: The first, slow, but powerful gun.
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5 High Quality Pal Oil,30 Wood,25 Ingot
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Level 25 - Makeshift Handgun: Your first pistol.
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30 Fiber,10 High Quality Pal Oil,35 Ingot
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Level 29 - Handgun: A proper sidearm.
15 High Quality Oil,50 Ingot -
Level 36 - Single-Shot Rifle: High precision, high damage.
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5 Polymer,20 Refined Ingot
- Level 39 - Double-Barreled Shotgun: Devastating at close range.
7 Polymer,30 Refined Ingot
Modern Firepower (Level 42-45):
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Level 42 - Pump-Action Shotgun: A rapid-fire boomstick.
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40 Carbon Fiber,20 Polymer,30 Refined Ingot
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Level 42 - Pal Sphere Launcher: A unique weapon that launches spheres!
30 Ingot,15 Paldium Fragment,3 Ancient Civilization Parts,10 Polymer -
Level 45 - Assault Rifle: The ultimate automatic weapon for sustained fire.
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30 Carbon Fiber,10 Polymer,40 Refined Ingot
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Level 49 - Rocket Launcher: The pinnacle of destruction. Save this for the biggest threats.
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75 Pal Metal Ingot,50 Carbon Fiber,30 Polymer
🐉 The Legendary Hunt: Boss Weapons (2026 Meta)
Beyond the tech tree lie the legendary weapons—super-powered versions with unique models and stats. To get them, you must defeat specific Alpha Bosses for their Schematics. This is the true end-game grind!
| Legendary Weapon | Defeat This Boss for Schematic | Crafting Materials (2026 Values) |
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| Old Bow | Alpha Kingpaca | 202 Wood, 33 Stone, 100 Fiber, 10 Ancient Parts |
| Shotgun | Beakon | 337 Ingot, 100 Pal Oil, 14 Ancient Parts |
| Assault Rifle | Suzaku | 202 Refined Ingot, 135 Polymer, 270 Carbon Fiber, 30 Ancient Parts |
| Crossbow | Bushi | 337 Wood, 270 Stone, 67 Ingot, 33 Nail, 12 Ancient Parts |
| Rocket Launcher | Blazamut | 270 Refined Ingot, 67 Polymer, 202 Carbon Fiber, 33 Ancient Parts |
| Rocket Launcher (Legendary) | Jetragon | 505 Pal Metal Ingot, 202 Polymer, 337 Carbon Fiber, 40 Ancient Parts |
That's it, Tamers! This is your complete 2026 roadmap to mastering every weapon in Palworld. Remember, crafting is just half the battle—finding the right Pals to work your production lines and farm those rare materials is key. Now get out there, craft your perfect loadout, and show the Palpagos Islands who's boss! 🚀 Which legendary weapon are you grinding for first? Let us know in the comments!