Master Palworld captures with the essential Ring of Mercy, a game-changing accessory ensuring attacks never reduce a Pal's health below 1. This guide reveals how to craft or acquire this invaluable ring, transforming frustrating defeats into guaranteed captures and revolutionizing your gameplay.
Hey, fellow Pal-tamers! Let's be real for a second. How many times have you been out exploring the wilds of Palpagos, spotted an absolutely adorable or insanely rare Pal, only to have your overzealous partner Pal or that shiny new gun you just crafted absolutely obliterate it? Yeah, we've all been there. It's the worst feeling, like accidentally deleting a term paper you've been working on for weeks. But what if I told you there's a way to turn that frustration into guaranteed captures? That's right, it's all about this little game-changing piece of gear: the Ring of Mercy.
So, what's the big deal with this ring? I mean, Palworld throws a ton of accessories at you, from pendants that boost your HP and Attack to undershirts that let you survive the scorching deserts or freezing tundras. But the Ring of Mercy? It's in a league of its own. When you slap this bad boy on, it does one thing and does it perfectly: it makes sure your attacks, whether from you or your Pals, will never, ever reduce a wild Pal's health below 1. Let that sink in. No more accidental kills. It's like putting training wheels on your rocket launcher—suddenly, catching those pesky, low-level Pals you find while revisiting starter areas, or taking on those beginner Alpha bosses in dungeons, becomes a walk in the park. You just whittle their health down, and boom, your capture odds shoot through the roof. If your playstyle is more 'shoot first, ask questions later,' this ring is about to become your new best friend.
How to Get Your Hands on the Ring of Mercy (The Crafting Route)
Unlike a lot of the fancy loot you find, the Ring of Mercy isn't just a random drop—you gotta work for it, but in a good way! It's a craftable item. First things first, you need to grind your way up to Level 19. Once you hit that milestone, pop open your Technology menu and scroll down to the Tier 19 section. You'll find the Ring of Mercy chilling in the Ancient Technology column. Unlocking it will cost you 2 precious Ancient Technology Points. Yeah, those points are like gold dust, so choose wisely!
After you've unlocked the recipe, the real gathering begins. Here’s the shopping list you need to fulfill before you can craft one:
| Material | Quantity | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Ingot | 30 | Smelt those ores you've been mining! |
| Paldium Fragment | 20 | Craft them from Stone or mine Paldium ore nodes. |
| Ancient Civilization Part | 5 | The tricky one! These are dropped by defeating Alpha Pals out in the world. |
Once you've gathered all the goodies, head over to a High-Quality Workbench (or any better crafting station) and craft it. Then, just open your inventory and equip it to one of your two accessory slots. Easy peasy... well, after all that grinding.
The Rich Player's Shortcut: Buying the Ring
Okay, maybe you're not the crafting type. Or maybe you've spent all your Ancient Tech Points on other cool blueprints (and let's be honest, there are so many cool things to unlock before you even think about this ring). Don't sweat it! There's another way. Wandering Merchants who roam the islands sometimes have this ring in their inventory. The catch? They sell it for a whopping 30,000 Gold. Oof.
For new players, that price tag is... a lot. Like, 'I need to sell my entire Pal collection' kind of a lot. This option is really for the veterans, the players who are sitting on a mountain of gold in the late game but are short on Ancient Tech Points. If you've got the cash to spare, it's a fantastic time-saver.
Wait, There's a Secret Third Option? The Pal Power Move!
Here's a pro tip that not everyone knows about. What if you don't want to give up a precious accessory slot for the Ring of Mercy? I get it, those slots are prime real estate for other stat boosts. Well, Pocketpair has you covered. Some of the Pals you can catch actually come with a built-in skill called "Mercy Hit." This passive ability does the exact same thing as the Ring of Mercy! When that Pal is in your party, its attacks will leave wild Pals with 1 HP. It's like having a walking, breathing Ring of Mercy by your side. So, keep an eye on your Pal's skills when you catch them—you might just find a natural-born pacifist (well, sort of) who saves you a crafting recipe and an accessory slot. Talk about a win-win!
So there you have it, folks. Whether you're a dedicated crafter, a wealthy merchant, or a savvy Pal-collector, there's a path for you to never accidentally turn a rare find into a pile of resources again. The Ring of Mercy (or a Pal with Mercy Hit) is an absolute must-have for any serious collector in 2026. Now go out there and catch 'em all—gently!