Palworld Technology Tree Guide — Best Unlocks & Research Priority

Technology Tree — Currency Types

Early Game Technology Priorities (Levels 1–15)

The first 15 levels of Technology unlocks form the foundation of your base. The absolute first priorities are: Pal Sphere (Level 1) to catch Pals, Primitive Workbench (Level 1) for crafting, Campfire (Level 1) for cooking, Palbox (Level 1) for establishing the base, Small Feed Box (Level 2) so Pals can eat, and Straw Pal Bed (Level 2) so Pals can sleep and recover.

By Level 5–10, prioritize Berry Plantation (food automation), Logging Site (wood automation), Stone Pit (stone automation), and Egg Incubator (requires Ancient Technology Points — from dungeon bosses). These four unlocks transition your base from manual to automated operation. The Egg Incubator specifically requires Ancient Technology Points, not standard points — farm dungeon bosses for these.

Level 10–15 priorities: Sphere Workbench (for mass sphere production), Furnace (for ore smelting — requires Kindling Pal), Cooking Pot (for better food), and the first Gear Workshop tier (for crafting weapons and armor sets above basic level). These establish your mid-game production capability.

Mid-Game Technology Priorities (Levels 15–30)

The mid-game technology unlocks focus on production scaling and mobility. Flying mount saddles (requiring Ancient Technology Points for the first unlock) are transformative — once you can fly, exploration speed triples. The specific saddle depends on which Pal you use as your flying mount (Nitewing and Ragnahawk are common early flying Pals). Unlock the appropriate saddle at the earliest possible level.

Production assemblers and the first Assembly Line unlock (Level 20–25 range) automate previously manual crafting tasks. The Assembly Line processes multiple items simultaneously with Handiwork Pals assigned, dramatically accelerating sphere crafting, weapon production, and gear manufacturing. This is one of the most impactful mid-game unlocks for base productivity.

The Sphere Belt (Ancient Technology Point unlock) is a quality-of-life upgrade that automatically throws spheres when enemies are weak enough for catching — it removes the manual throw requirement during catching sessions. Paired with a strong combat team, the Sphere Belt makes farming specific Pals much faster. Prioritize this once you have Ancient Tech Points to spare.

Ancient Technology Point Unlocks — Full List

• Egg Incubator — hatches Pal Eggs found in the world; required for breeding since Breeding Farm produces eggs that need Incubating.
• Flying Mount Saddle (Nitewing / Ragnahawk tier) — unlocks the ability to ride flying Pals. Game-changing mobility.
• Sphere Belt — automatically throws appropriate spheres at weakened Pals. Major quality-of-life for catching runs.
• Production Assembler Line — advanced crafting station for automated assembly of complex items.
• Feed Bag — increases the amount of food you can personally carry into the field.
• High-Tier Flying Saddle (Jetragon / Frostallion tier) — required to ride legendary flying Pals as mounts.
• Advanced Weapons: various attachments and weapon frames that require Ancient Tech Points to unlock blueprints.

Technology Unlock Priority by Stage

Verdict: Never unlock decorative or niche items before core production and survival technologies. Every Technology Point spent on furniture or cosmetics in the early game is a delayed Furnace or Sphere Workbench.

How to Farm Ancient Technology Points

Ancient Technology Points drop from defeating dungeon bosses, field world bosses (alpha Pals with orange HP bars), and completing certain world challenges. Each boss drops a fixed number of Ancient Tech Points — typically 1–3 per boss kill. Since Ancient Tech Points are required for several critical unlocks (Egg Incubator, flying saddles), farming dungeon bosses regularly is the main progression gate for these items.

The most efficient Ancient Tech Point farming method is systematically clearing all dungeon boss encounters in an area, waiting for them to respawn, and repeating. Higher-level dungeons in northern and volcanic regions typically drop more Ancient Tech Points per run than starting area dungeons. Invest in strong combat Pals first so you can reliably clear these dungeons quickly.

World alpha bosses (marked on the map as specific icons) also drop Ancient Tech Points on first defeat and periodically after respawning. These are fixed-location encounters rather than dungeon-gated. Hunt all alpha boss spawns in new regions as you explore — each one contributes points toward the technology unlocks you need.

Common Technology Tree Mistakes

• Unlocking decorative items (beds, wallpaper, furniture) before critical production stations — every early point should go to survival and automation tech.
• Ignoring Ancient Technology Points entirely — dungeon bosses drop these and they unlock some of the most important items in the game.
• Not unlocking a flying saddle early — flying mobility is the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade in the game. Get Ancient Tech Points and unlock it as soon as possible.
• Skipping the Breeding Farm unlock — breeding is essential for optimal Pal passive skills. Don't leave it until late game.
• Not unlocking second base slot — a second base for dedicated mining or farming dramatically improves resource income. Unlock it in mid-game.
• Unlocking Legendary Sphere recipe before having access to high-level dungeons — wait until you're actually ready to catch Legendary Pals before spending points on their sphere recipe.