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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 WorkbenchTechCrafting1—Craft weapons, tools and structures. Prereq for almost everything.
2Pal SphereTechUtility1—Basic capture sphere. Required for any Pal catching progress.
3Wooden ClubTechCombat1—Starter melee weapon; keep until Stone Spear.
4CampfireTechBase1Primitive WorkbenchCooks meat, boosts Kindling Pals early.
6BowTechCombat2—First ranged weapon. Pair with Arrows unlock.
7Pal BoxTechBase2—Establishes a new base; you can own up to 3.
8Stone PickaxeTechUtility1—Mines ore. Combine with a Mining Pal for throughput.
10Mega SphereTechUtility2—Better catch rates for mid-tier Pals.
11Feed BoxTechBase2Pal BoxFeed base Pals; SAN drops without it.
12NailTechCrafting1—Enables higher-tier structures and weapons.
13HandgunTechCombat3—Consumes Ammunition; strong mid-game DPS.
14Cooking PotTechBase2CampfireRecipes with buffs; core for base Pal SAN.
15Giga SphereTechUtility2—Stronger sphere; needed to catch Alpha Pals reliably.
16RanchTechFarming2Pal BoxPassive item production from Chikipi, Mozzarina, Vixy.
17Assembly LineTechCrafting3Primitive WorkbenchFaster crafting when assigned Handiwork Pals.
19Berry PlantationTechFarming2—First reliable food source for a big base.
21Hyper SphereTechUtility3—Reliable catches into the mid-30s level range.
21Electric FurnaceTechCrafting3—Smelts refined ingots; requires power.
22Grappling GunTechUtility2—Traversal upgrade; huge quality-of-life boost.
24Assault RifleTechCombat5—First full-auto weapon; tower boss killer.
25Wheat PlantationTechFarming3Berry PlantationEnables bread and higher-SAN meals.
28Ultra SphereTechUtility3—High-tier sphere; strong on Sakurajima Pals.
29Refined Metal IngotTechCrafting3Electric FurnaceGate for late-game weapons and armor.
33Pal Metal ArmorTechCombat5—Best pre-legendary armor. Cold + Heat resist variants.
34Rocket LauncherTechCombat6—AoE for raid mobs and towers.
36Legendary SphereAncientUtility5—Best possible sphere; effectively required to catch Jetragon.
40Pal Essence CondenserAncientUtility3—Star-rank Pals by feeding duplicates. Core endgame loop.
42Structural CondenserAncientBase5—Increases base build height; needed for tall factories.
43Missile LauncherAncientCombat6—Homing missiles; strong on flying raid bosses.
44Homing Sphere LauncherAncientUtility6—Fires spheres at range; makes flying Pal capture trivial.
46Legendary Assault RifleAncientCombat7—Top-tier gun; needs Refined Ingots + Ancient Civ Parts.
47Legendary ShieldAncientCombat5—Highest-HP shield; stacks with Pal Metal armor.
48Pal Gear WorkbenchAncientCrafting4—Crafts saddles for Jetragon, Frostallion, Necromus, Paladius.
49Jetragon SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchUnlocks Palworld's fastest flying mount.
50Legendary Rocket LauncherAncientCombat8—Top-tier AoE; melts raid bosses in <60s.
51Frostallion SaddleAncientMount6Pal Gear WorkbenchIce legendary flyer; ignores heatstroke biomes.
52Legendary BowAncientCombat6—Highest-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 BenchAncientCrafting8—Endgame crafting hub; converts parts to modules for legendary gear.