Palworld will have you engaging in battles with creatures of all sizes. It's perfectly acceptable to begin with small steps, especially during the initial hours of the game. Here's our guide on the top early-game weapons in Palworld, now available on PS5 after several months on Xbox and PC.
The best early-game weapons in Palworld include the Stone Spear, Old Bow, and Common Shield. Note that these must first be unlocked in the Technology menu, which requires leveling up to spend the points you've earned. Once unlocked, you can craft them using the Primitive Workbench. Here are the crafting requirements:
These materials should be relatively easy to find. Stones and Wood can often be found lying on the ground, but you can also mine deposits for Stones and chop trees for Wood. Additionally, chopping trees will yield extra Fiber resources. Equip Stone Pickaxes and Stone Axes when mining nodes or cutting down trees to increase resource yields. As for Paldium Fragments, these are also mined in various areas. Refer to our Paldium Fragments guide if you need assistance with this material.
The most basic item you can craft at the beginning is the Wooden Club, but it deals minimal damage and requires you to get close to your target. The Stone Spear, however, deals slightly more damage and has a longer reach. The Old Bow is the first ranged weapon you can acquire, allowing you to shoot fleeing Pals from a distance.
The Common Shield is not a weapon but is crucial for combat as it absorbs damage, preventing HP depletion. It replenishes over time if you avoid taking damage for a few seconds. Lastly, remember that gear pieces have upgraded variants. For instance, later melee weapons and tools require metal or refined metal. For ranged weapons, the Three-Shot Bow is one of the best early-to-mid-game weapons, firing three shots simultaneously with a single arrow. Alternatively, the Crossbow loads slowly but shoots more powerful projectiles.
These are our picks for the best early-game weapons in Palworld. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, with guns/firearms to be obtained later.
