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Palworld Boss Guide — The Tower Bosses and How to Prep

Updated 20 Oct 2026 Source Synthesized from published Palworld guides (base building, Pal catching, breeding, and combat write-ups); rewritten in original wording on 20 October 2026 By

Bosses gate the map

Each tower boss opens the next step of tech and territory. Treat them as checkpoints, not optional fights.

Prep the loadout

Read the boss element, then bring a Pal that answers it. A resisted boss takes forever; a weak-pointed one falls fast.

Bring supplies

Healing, spare ammo and a backup Pal turn a close fight into a safe one. Do not enter a tower empty.

Learn the pattern

Bosses telegraph. Die once to learn the tell, then the second attempt is a routine you can repeat.

The heavy hitters

Big Pals share the size and power of what bosses demand. Train against a few extra-large Pals first so the tower feels fair.

Tools for the fight

The weapon database lists the guns worth bringing. Pack the one that fits the boss element.

Level the team

A boss scales with the region. Bring Pals near its level so your hits land and its hits miss.

End with a plan

Know when to retreat and regear. A postponed boss is better than a wiped party.

Tough Pals to train against

  • Astegon (size XL, element Dragon)
  • Azurobe (size L, element Water)
  • Bristla (element Grass)
  • Caprity (element Grass)
  • Cawgnito (element Dark)
  • Anubis (element Ground)
  • Blazehowl (element Fire)
  • Cattiva (element Neutral)
  • Blazamut (element Fire)
  • Broncherry (element Grass)
  • Boltmane (element Electric)
  • Arsox (element Fire)
  • Beegarde (element Grass)
  • Beakon (element Electric)
  • Alpha Pals
  • Celaray (element Water)
  • Bushi (element Fire)
  • Blazehowl Noct (size L, element Fire)
  • Broncherry Aqua (size XL, element Grass)
  • Bellanoir (element Dark)

Weapons for the tower

  • Beginner Fishing Rod (Gumoss) (type Tool, rarity Common)
  • Advanced Fishing Rod (Pengullet) (type Tool, rarity Rare)
  • Energy Shotgun (type Ranged)
  • Boost Gun (type Tool, rarity Common)
  • Advanced Fishing Rod (Depresso) (type Tool, rarity Rare)
  • Excalibur (type Melee)
  • Charge Rifle (type Ranged)
  • Beam Sword (type Melee, rarity Common)
  • Core Eject Shotgun (type Ranged, rarity Common)
  • Combat SMG (type Ranged)
  • Enhanced Lily’s Spear (type Melee)
  • Beam Scatter (type Ranged)
  • Drone Launcher (type Ranged)
  • Beam Launcher (type Ranged)
  • Handgun (type Ranged)
  • Homing Sphere Launcher (type Tool, rarity Common)
  • Metal Pickaxe (type Tool, rarity Uncommon)
  • Metal Axe (type Tool, rarity Uncommon)
  • Meat Cleaver (type Tool, rarity Common)
  • Makeshift Handgun (type Ranged, rarity Common)

Frequently asked questions

How many bosses are there?

The island has tower bosses that unlock new tech and areas as you defeat them in order.

How do I prepare?

Bring a type-strong Pal, a real weapon with ammo, and healing. Bosses punish under-gearing hard.

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Sources

Figures and item data on this site are read from the game’s own reference wiki before publishing. Where a value could not be confirmed there, the page says so instead of filling the gap.