Pal Stars

Palworld Technology Tree

Every Palworld Tech and Ancient Tech unlock from level 1 to 60. Filter by tier, category, or search — each row links to that unlock's own page with its level gate, point cost and what it enables.

See also the Palworld Tech Tree Guide for build-order strategy.
Busy automated Palworld base with Pals working at production stations
Technology unlocks power Palworld bases, crafting and automation. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Showing 40 unlocks · Tech Points needed: 61 · Ancient Tech Points needed: 87
Palworld technology unlocks by level, tier, cost and prerequisite
LvlUnlockTierCategoryCostRequiresWhy it matters
2Primitive WorkbenchTechCrafting1Craft weapons, tools and structures. Prereq for almost everything.
2Pal SphereTechUtility1Basic capture sphere. Required for any Pal catching progress.
3Wooden ClubTechCombat1Starter melee weapon; keep until Stone Spear.
4CampfireTechBase1Primitive WorkbenchCooks meat, boosts Kindling Pals early.
6BowTechCombat2First ranged weapon. Pair with Arrows unlock.
7Pal BoxTechBase2Establishes a new base; you can own up to 3.
8Stone PickaxeTechUtility1Mines ore. Combine with a Mining Pal for throughput.
10Mega SphereTechUtility2Better catch rates for mid-tier Pals.
11Feed BoxTechBase2Pal BoxFeed base Pals; SAN drops without it.
12NailTechCrafting1Enables higher-tier structures and weapons.
13HandgunTechCombat3Consumes Ammunition; strong mid-game DPS.
14Cooking PotTechBase2CampfireRecipes with buffs; core for base Pal SAN.
15Giga SphereTechUtility2Stronger sphere; needed to catch Alpha Pals reliably.
16RanchTechFarming2Pal BoxPassive item production from Chikipi, Mozzarina, Vixy.
17Assembly LineTechCrafting3Primitive WorkbenchFaster crafting when assigned Handiwork Pals.
19Berry PlantationTechFarming2First reliable food source for a big base.
21Hyper SphereTechUtility3Reliable catches into the mid-30s level range.
21Electric FurnaceTechCrafting3Smelts refined ingots; requires power.
22Grappling GunTechUtility2Traversal upgrade; huge quality-of-life boost.
24Assault RifleTechCombat5First full-auto weapon; tower boss killer.
25Wheat PlantationTechFarming3Berry PlantationEnables bread and higher-SAN meals.
28Ultra SphereTechUtility3High-tier sphere; strong on Sakurajima Pals.
29Refined Metal IngotTechCrafting3Electric FurnaceGate for late-game weapons and armor.
33Pal Metal ArmorTechCombat5Best pre-legendary armor. Cold + Heat resist variants.
34Rocket LauncherTechCombat6AoE for raid mobs and towers.
36Legendary SphereAncientUtility5Best possible sphere; effectively required to catch Jetragon.
40Pal Essence CondenserAncientUtility3Star-rank Pals by feeding duplicates. Core endgame loop.
42Structural CondenserAncientBase5Increases base build height; needed for tall factories.
43Missile LauncherAncientCombat6Homing missiles; strong on flying raid bosses.
44Homing Sphere LauncherAncientUtility6Fires spheres at range; makes flying Pal capture trivial.
46Legendary Assault RifleAncientCombat7Top-tier gun; needs Refined Ingots + Ancient Civ Parts.
47Legendary ShieldAncientCombat5Highest-HP shield; stacks with Pal Metal armor.
48Pal Gear WorkbenchAncientCrafting4Crafts saddles for Jetragon, Frostallion, Necromus, Paladius.
49Jetragon SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchUnlocks Palworld's fastest flying mount.
50Legendary Rocket LauncherAncientCombat8Top-tier AoE; melts raid bosses in <60s.
51Frostallion SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchIce legendary flyer; ignores heatstroke biomes.
52Legendary BowAncientCombat6Highest-damage bow; silent boss cheese.
53Necromus SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchGround legendary; fastest non-flying mount.
55Paladius SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchHoly ground legendary; heavy CC on charge.
60Ancient Civilization Parts BenchAncientCrafting8Endgame crafting hub; converts parts to modules for legendary gear.