Unlock the powerful Palworld Laser Rifle and Energy Cartridge for thrilling late-game adventures—discover efficient crafting strategies now!

As a seasoned Palworld player who's been through it all, I gotta say, the Laser Rifle that dropped with the Sakurajima update a couple years back? It was a game-changer. But here in 2026, with the game's meta evolved and players grinding at max level, this weapon has settled into its role as a late-game staple that's a real grind to get, but oh-so-satisfying to finally unleash. It feels different from the old-school boomsticks—sleek, efficient, and packing a serious punch once you've put in the work. The real kicker, though, is its ammo, the Energy Cartridges. Knowing how to keep those stocked is the difference between this being a showpiece in your base and your go-to tool for exploring the wildest new biomes they've added since.

How To Unlock The Laser Rifle & All New Crafting Materials Needed

Let's cut to the chase. Unlocking the Laser Rifle and its ammo is a pure endgame endeavor. You need to hit Level 51 on the Technology Tree, and it'll cost you a cool six Technology Points to unlock both. The breakdown is:

• Laser Rifle Blueprint: 5 Technology Points

• Energy Cartridge Blueprint: 1 Technology Point

Now, here's the thing—when you first craft it, don't expect it to immediately outshine your maxed-out Legendary assault rifles or shotguns. You're starting with the basic model. But trust me, the potential is there. The base stats are nothing to sneeze at:

• Base Damage: 1250

• Weight: ~18

• Durability: 3000

It's a hefty piece of kit, but it holds a ton of ammo, which makes it more forgiving in long expeditions than, say, a rocket launcher.

How To Make The Laser Rifle & Energy Cartridges: Every Resource Needed

Unlocking is one thing; crafting is where the real adventure begins. Once you've spent those points, you get the recipes. And buddy, they demand some serious resources.

Crafting the Laser Rifle requires:

• Carbon Fiber (A significant amount)

• Plasteel (This is the big one)

• Pal Metal Ingot

• Other high-tier components

Crafting Energy Cartridges is, thankfully, a breeze:

• 1 Electric Organ per stack

See the silver lining? The ammo is cheap! One Electric Organ—which you can farm from plenty of Electric-type Pals in the new volcanic regions—gets you a stack. So once you have the rifle, keeping it fed isn't a wallet-draining nightmare. The rifle itself, though... that's where you'll need to roll up your sleeves.

How To Find Crafting Materials: Best Methods for 2026

Alright, let's talk resource grind. Some of this will be familiar, but one material is the king of the hill in terms of effort.

• Carbon Fiber : You've probably been making this since Level 35. You need an Electric Furnace, Ore, and Paldium Fragments. It's also a common drop from high-level Pals like Jetragon and Shadowbeak, so farming them can speed things up.

• Pal Metal Ingot : Old news, but still essential. You know the drill.

Now, for the main event: Plasteel. This is what separates the casual players from the dedicated crafters. Here's the lowdown:

Material	How to Get	Key Challenge
Plasteel	Crafted at an Electric Furnace	Requires Crude Oil as a primary ingredient

You read that right. To make Plasteel, you first need to set up a Crude Oil Extractor on an oil field. This process is... let's just say it's not quick. Even with a team of max-level Pals with Mining and Transporting skills working around the clock, it's a slow burn. The extractor pumps out Crude Oil at a fixed rate, and you need 5 Crude Oil per Plasteel. Considering the Laser Rifle recipe calls for 60 Plasteel... well, you do the math. It's a long-term base project.

The only guaranteed way to get Plasteel is to craft it yourself. There are no magic vendors or easy dungeon drops for this stuff. It's a testament to your base-building and resource management skills. While your extractors are chugging away, might as well explore the latest content drops or work on your Pal deck.

Final Thoughts for the Modern Tamer

So, is the Laser Rifle worth the monumental effort in 2026? From my experience, absolutely. It carves out a unique niche. It's not necessarily the single highest DPS weapon for boss melting, but its ammo efficiency, solid damage, and that satisfying laser pew make it an incredibly reliable workhorse for endgame exploration and clearing high-level Pal clusters. It's a weapon that feels earned. You'll look at it in your inventory and remember the weeks of oil extraction. It's a badge of honor. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check on my extractors... they better not be slacking off again.