The Technology Tree is how you unlock almost everything in Palworld — structures, gear, weapons and Pal equipment. But points are limited, especially early, so spending them in the right order makes a huge difference. This guide covers what to prioritise in the Palworld tech tree.
Two kinds of points
There are two currencies in the tech tree:
- Technology Points — earned every time you level up and by catching new Pals. Spent on the bulk of unlocks.
- Ancient Technology Points — earned only by defeating Alpha bosses and tower bosses. Spent on special, high-tech “Ancient” unlocks (advanced Pal gear, the egg incubator, key utility items).
Because Ancient points are rare, plan those carefully — you can’t grind them quickly.
Early priorities (Technology Points)
In your first hours, prioritise the things that compound — unlocks that save you time on everything else:
- Pal Sphere upgrades (Mega, then Giga Spheres) — better catch rates mean better Pals sooner.
- Nail and basic crafting stations — gates most other building.
- Mount saddles — a Direhowl or Nitewing saddle transforms your travel speed. See our best mounts guide.
- Hot Spring — keeps your base Pals’ Sanity up so they keep working.
- Feed Box and basic farm stations — automate food so Pals stay fed.
Mid-game priorities
- Egg Incubator (Ancient Tech) — unlocks breeding, the biggest power system in the game. See our breeding guide.
- Statue of Power — for Pal Souls and Lifmunk Effigy capture boosts.
- Better weapons — the Assault Rifle line is the workhorse; see our weapons guide.
- Production Assembly Line and Power Generator — the start of real base automation.
- Structure upgrades — stone (Level 18) and metal (Level 30) so raids don’t burn your base down.
Where to spend Ancient Technology Points
Save these scarce points for the unlocks you can’t get any other way and that change how you play:
- Egg Incubator — the top priority; breeding is too strong to skip.
- Advanced Pal gear and saddles for your key mounts.
- Utility unlocks like the Grappling Gun and movement tools that speed up exploration and Effigy hunting.
- High-tier production structures as you scale your base.
A simple rule of thumb
When you’re unsure, ask: “Does this unlock save me time on everything I do next?” Spheres, saddles, the incubator, the Hot Spring and automation all pay for themselves many times over. Cosmetic and one-off items can wait. Respec is available if you make a mistake, but spending well from the start keeps you ahead.
Progress faster with friends
On a Palworld dedicated server, your group shares one world — pool resources, split boss runs for Ancient points, and build out the tech tree together, with full PC and Xbox crossplay and a base that stays online 24/7.
Frequently asked questions
What should I unlock first in Palworld?
Sphere upgrades, a mount saddle, the Hot Spring, and food stations — unlocks that save time on everything else. Then prioritise the Egg Incubator for breeding.
How do I get Ancient Technology Points?
By defeating Alpha bosses and tower bosses. They’re rare, so spend them on the Egg Incubator and essential Pal gear first.
Can you respec the tech tree in Palworld?
Yes, you can reset your technology, but it’s best to spend wisely from the start to stay ahead.
Ready to play?
Run your own Palworld server with XGamingServer
Spin up an always-on Palworld server your friends can join in minutes — no port-forwarding, no tech headaches.
