Weapons and armor tier order — pre-Level 20
You do not need Rocket Launchers to reach Sakurajima. This tier order lets you clear every early tower with two schematics.
Updated for the current Palworld patch
Key takeaways
- ✓Crossbow > Bow at Level 8
- ✓Assault Rifle at Level 34, not Level 24
- ✓Cloth → Metal armor jump
Crossbow > Bow at Level 8
The Crossbow's stagger lets solo players catch first-tier Alphas without a party wipe.
Assault Rifle at Level 34, not Level 24
Skip the SMG entirely; the ammo cost isn't worth it before Improved Assault Rifle.
Cloth → Metal armor jump
Metal Armor at Level 14 is the biggest single defensive spike in the game.