Palworld splits its 115 weapons across several Subtype values. Knowing which Subtype a weapon belongs to is usually what tells you whether it fits your build — this page groups every weapon by Subtype using the real data.
Every weapon, grouped by subtype
Ranged (51)
| Name | Subtype | Damage | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Bow | Ranged | — | Advanced Arrow | A bow reconstructed with advanced technology. Capable of firing extremely powerful arrows. |
| Assault Rifle | Ranged | — | Assault Rifle Ammo | Mows down enemies with overwhelming force. It excels at rapid-fire and is well suited to taking down powerful foes. |
| Beam Launcher | Ranged | — | Beam Launcher Ammo | Fires a high-density beam that causes explosions over a wide area. Caution is required to prevent overheating during rapid fire. |
| Beam Scatter | Ranged | — | Beam Scatter Ammo | A specialized beam weapon for close-range combat. It fires compressed energy in a wide, scattering blast. |
| Charge Rifle | Ranged | — | Charge Rifle Ammo | A beam rifle crafted with advanced technology. Charges energy to deliver one powerful shot. |
| Combat SMG | Ranged | — | Combat SMG Ammo | A submachine gun made from Soralite Ingots. Its improved magazine and ammunition enhance its suppression power. |
| Compound Bow | Ranged | — | Reinforced Arrow | A modernized bow. Capable of firing more powerful arrows. |
| Core Eject Shotgun | Ranged | 230 | Shotgun Shell | The Core Eject Shotgun is a ranged weapon in Palworld. The Core Eject Shotgun is a semi-automatic weapon that uses Shotgun Shells. |
| Crossbow | Ranged | — | Arrow Fire Arrow Poison Arrow | Fires an Arrow effortlessly. Though it takes time to load, it delivers a powerful shot. |
| Double-Barreled Shotgun | Ranged | — | Shotgun Shell | Wreaks havoc at close range. Can fire twice before reloading. Despite the limited load capacity, it still packs a punch. |
| Drone Launcher | Ranged | — | — | A launcher that fires drones which perform autonomous attacks. Capable of deploying up to 9 units, enabling sustained suppression. |
| Energy Shotgun | Ranged | — | Energy Shotgun Ammo | A shotgun that fires volatile energy rounds. Designed for rapid fire at close range, it delivers devastating bursts of damage at the cost of range. |
| Fire Arrow Crossbow | Ranged | — | Fire Arrow | A Crossbow that deals Fire damage. Burns Pals with fire arrows, making them easier to capture. |
| Fire Bow | Ranged | 65 | Fire Arrow | A bow that deals Fire damage. Burns Pals with fire arrows, making them easier to capture. Requires Fire Arrow. |
| Five Shot Bow | Ranged | — | — | An enhanced bow that allows five arrows to be fired simultaneously. By some strange mechanism, it only consumes a single Arrow when fired. |
| Flamethrower | Ranged | — | Flamethrower Fuel | A heavy flamethrower that projects sustained streams of fire over long distances. Effective for crowd control and applying burning damage over time. |
| Gatling Gun | Ranged | — | Gatling Gun Bullet | A Gatling gun capable of sustained rapid fire. Designed to overwhelm enemies with continuous suppressive fire. |
| Grenade Launcher | Ranged | — | Grenade Ammo | Fires explosive grenades that deal heavy area damage. Especially effective against groups of enemies and clustered targets. |
| Guided Missile Launcher | Ranged | — | Missile Ammo | The Guided Missile Launcher is a ranged weapon in Palworld. The Guided Missile Launcher is a single-shot weapon that uses Missile Ammo. It fires guided missiles that automatically track and chase down the nearest target, making it highly accurate. |
| Handgun | Ranged | — | Handgun Ammo | A handgun with improved capacity and rapid-fire capabilities. Has more immediate firepower than a Makeshift Handgun. |
| Heavy Assault Rifle | Ranged | — | Heavy Assault Rifle Ammo | An assault rifle made from Soralite Ingots. It has been enhanced to handle powerful ammo while maintaining its versatility. |
| Laser Gatling Gun | Ranged | — | Laser Gatling Cartridge | Fires beam-like energy blasts at high speed. Its overwhelming firepower can take down multiple enemies at once. |
| Laser Rifle | Ranged | — | Energy Cartridge | A weapon that fires high-energy lasers. It has impressive firepower and is easy to handle. |
| Makeshift Assault Rifle | Ranged | — | Coarse Ammo | An assault rifle handmade from scraps. It excels in rate of fire and long range, but its single-shot power is low. |
| Makeshift Handgun | Ranged | — | Coarse Ammo | A handgun created from spare parts. Relatively well suited for close-quarters combat, but can only fire one shot before needing to reload. |
| Makeshift Shotgun | Ranged | — | Coarse Ammo | A shotgun handmade from scraps. It has a short range but excels in close-range combat |
| Makeshift SMG | Ranged | — | Coarse Ammo | A submachine gun handmade from scraps. It excels in rate of fire, but its single-shot power is low. |
| Marksman Revolver | Ranged | — | Handgun Ammo | The Marksman Revolver is a ranged weapon in Palworld. The Marksman Revolver is a semi-automatic weapon that uses Handgun Ammo. In addition to firing regular bullets, it also gives the player the ability to toss coins into the air instead of throwing Pal Spheres while equipped. |
| Mechanical Bow | Ranged | — | Mechanical Bow Ammo | A bow crafted from Soralite Ingots. With greatly enhanced initial velocity and piercing power, this high-precision weapon excels at ranged combat. |
| Megaboost Gun | Ranged | 250 | — | Firing it at an allied Pal boosts their attack and defense, while hitting an enemy deals damage. Thanks to improvements, the boost is stronger and lasts longer, and it deals more damage to enemies. |
| Meteor Launcher | Ranged | — | Meteorite Bullet | A phenomenal weapon that fires a meteor. Upon striking its target, it creates an explosion similar to a meteorite impact. |
| Multi Guided Missile Launcher | Ranged | — | Missile Ammo | A multi-lock missile launcher that fires guided missiles capable of tracking enemies. Designed for overwhelming burst damage against high-value targets. |
| Musket | Ranged | — | Coarse Ammo | Simple, old fashioned gun. Fires a single, powerful shot at the expense of a long reload time. |
| Nightglow | Ranged | — | — | [Tides of Terraria] A lantern that radiates a rainbow-hued light. Holding it aloft releases homing light projectiles that strike enemies multiple times. |
| Old Bow | Ranged | — | Arrow Fire Arrow Poison Arrow | Primitive long range weapon. Hastily put together, it isn’t very powerful. |
| Old Revolver | Ranged | — | Handgun Ammo | A slightly outdated revolving handgun. Compared to Handgun, it excels in single-shot power. |
| Overheat Rifle | Ranged | — | Overheat Rifle Ammo | An assault rifle capable of firing endlessly without reloading. Prolonged bursts cause overheating, leaving you exposed. Use with caution. |
| Plasma Cannon | Ranged | — | Plasma Cartridge | Fires high-output energy projectiles. Causes an energy explosion upon impact. |
| Plasma Rifle | Ranged | — | Plasma Rifle Ammo | A rifle that releases an electrical discharge from the point of impact, which chains to multiple enemies. |
| Poison Arrow Crossbow | Ranged | — | Poison Arrow | A Crossbow that inflicts poison on its target. Poisoned Pals are easier to capture. |
| Poison Bow | Ranged | 65 | Poison Arrow | Frightening bow that poisons its target. Poisoned Pals are easier to capture. Requires Poison Arrow. |
| Prototype Shotgun | Ranged | — | Prototype Shotgun Ammo | A shotgun made from Soralite Ingots. It delivers overwhelming firepower at close range, and its special magazine also provides high sustained combat capability. |
| Pump-action Shotgun | Ranged | — | Shotgun Shell | A high capacity, powerful shotgun. It has outstanding close range DPS. |
| Rocket Launcher | Ranged | — | Rocket Ammo | A Rocket Launcher that can fire a powerful round from long distances. |
| Semi-Auto Rifle | Ranged | — | Rifle Ammo | A rifle that allows for a certain degree of rapid fire. It’s easy to aim and has high firepower, making it effective for mid-range combat. |
| Semi-Auto Shotgun | Ranged | — | Shotgun Shell | A rapid-fire shotgun with immense power. Its close-range damage output is top-notch. |
| Single-Shot Rifle | Ranged | — | Rifle Ammo | A single-shot rifle. Takes time to load. What it lacks in capacity, it makes up for with sheer power. |
| SMG | Ranged | — | Handgun Ammo | A submachine gun with exceptional rate of fire. It’s easy to handle and effective in close-range combat. |
| Tactical Grenade Launcher | Ranged | — | Tactical Grenade Launcher Ammo | A grenade launcher made from Soralite Ingots. Improved trajectory stability allows for precise long-range bombings. |
| Three Shot Bow | Ranged | 40 | Arrow Fire Arrow Poison Arrow | An enhanced bow that allows three arrows to be fired simultaneously. By some strange mechanism, it only consumes a single Arrow when fired. |
| Vortex Beater | Ranged | — | Assault Rifle Ammo | [Tides of Terraria] A powerful gun fueled by unknown energy. Fires homing missiles at regular intervals that track enemies and explode on impact. Has a 66% chance to not consume ammo when firing. |
Tool (32)
| Name | Subtype | Damage | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fishing Rod (Depresso) | Tool | 25 | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. It’s sturdier and offers slightly better performance than Advanced Fishing Rod (Pengullet). |
| Advanced Fishing Rod (Pengullet) | Tool | 25 | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. Use it with bait near water where shadows are visible to start fishing. It boasts improved performance, making catches vastly easier. |
| Beginner Fishing Rod (Chillet) | Tool | 25 | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. Use it with bait near water where shadows are visible to start fishing. Perfect for beginners and ideal for reeling in low level Pals. |
| Beginner Fishing Rod (Gumoss) | Tool | 25 | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. It’s sturdier and offers slightly better performance than Beginner Fishing Rod (Chillet). Perfect for beginners and ideal for reeling in low level Pals. |
| Boost Gun | Tool | 250 | Boost Gun Ammo | Firing this at a Pal in your team temporarily boosts that Pal’s attack and defense. Firing it at an enemy deals damage instead. |
| Decal Gun 1 | Tool | — | — | Strange gun that paints a picture of Cattiva where it is fired. Have some fun and paint the walls or ceilings! |
| Decal Gun 2 | Tool | — | — | Strange gun that paints a picture of Lamball where it is fired. Have some fun and paint the walls or ceilings! |
| Decal Gun 3 | Tool | — | — | Strange gun that paints a picture of Melpaca where it is fired. Have some fun and paint the walls or ceilings! |
| Decal Gun 4 | Tool | — | — | Strange gun that paints a picture of Anubis where it is fired. Have some fun and paint the walls or ceilings! |
| Decal Gun 5 | Tool | — | — | Strange gun that paints a picture of Relaxaurus where it is fired. Have some fun and paint the walls or ceilings! |
| Giga Grappling Gun | Tool | — | — | It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. Using data from prototype versions, its capabilities have been further increased. |
| Grappling Gun | Tool | — | — | It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. It allows for easy movement between places with varying elevation. |
| Hand-Held Torch | Tool | 10 | — | Lights up dark areas and keeps you warm. Can also be used for close range combat in a pinch. |
| Homing Sphere Launcher | Tool | — | — | A launcher for firing spheres. Fired spheres home in on Pals. |
| Hyper Grappling Gun | Tool | — | — | It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. As a result of research, it has achieved overwhelming mobility. |
| Intermediate Fishing Rod (Cattiva) | Tool | — | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. Use it with bait near water where shadows are visible to start fishing. It boasts improved performance, making catches a bit easier. |
| Intermediate Fishing Rod (Croajiro) | Tool | — | — | A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. It’s sturdier and offers slightly better performance than Intermediate Fishing Rod (Cattiva). |
| Meat Cleaver | Tool | — | — | Knife for butchering Pals. When equipped, the Pet command becomes Butcher. Butchered Pals will be gone for good. |
| Mega Grappling Gun | Tool | — | — | It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. Since it’s upgraded, it now has greater range. |
| Metal Axe | Tool | 30 | — | An axe for cutting wood. Made from metal, its sharpness has improved. |
| Metal Detector | Tool | — | — | Holding it allows you to detect hidden ores nearby. It marks the metal when close to the ore, but the mark disappears if you move away. |
| Metal Pickaxe | Tool | 30 | — | A pickaxe used for mining. Made from metal, its durability and efficiency have improved. |
| Pal Metal Axe | Tool | 120 | — | An axe for chopping wood. It has achieved extraordinary sharpness thanks to Pal Metal. It can slice through high-grade trees from the harshest regions without trouble. |
| Pal Metal Pickaxe | Tool | 120 | — | A pickaxe for mining. It has achieved extraordinary efficiency thanks to Pal Metal. |
| Plasma Multicutter | Tool | — | — | The Plasma Multicutter is a tool in Palworld. The Plasma Multicutter is the ultimate resource harvesting tool, able to swiftly break down trees and large rocks within seconds. |
| Refined Metal Axe | Tool | 60 | — | An axe for cutting wood. Made from high quality metal, its sharpness and durability has improved even further. It can harvest Hardwood from sturdy trees that grow in unforgiving lands. |
| Refined Metal Pickaxe | Tool | 60 | — | A pickaxe used for mining. Its durability and efficiency have further improved. |
| Scatter Sphere Launcher | Tool | — | — | A new type of launcher that fires a large number of spheres. It can easily capture a herd of Pals. |
| Single-Shot Sphere Launcher | Tool | — | — | A launcher that fires spheres. It can capture Pals from a greater distance. |
| Stone Axe | Tool | 20 | — | An axe for cutting wood. Made from stone, it’s not very sharp. |
| Stone Pickaxe | Tool | 20 | — | A pickaxe used for mining. Made from stone, the efficiency is questionable. |
| Ultra Grappling Gun | Tool | — | — | It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. With new materials, cooldown time has been significantly reduced. |
Melee (21)
| Name | Subtype | Damage | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bat | Melee | 50 | — | Baseball bat for close-range combat. Might be tough to get a home run with a Pal. |
| Beam Sword | Melee | 930 | — | Beam Sword for close-range combat. Slices through opponents, burning them with a high-output laser. |
| Beegarde’s Spear | Melee | 150 | — | A spear made from the Beegarde’s spear, altered for human use. It carries a sense of unwavering loyalty. |
| Elizabee’s Staff | Melee | 150 | — | A spear made from Elizabee’s staff, altered for human use. It is imbued with Elizabee’s indomitable spirit. |
| Enhanced Lily’s Spear | Melee | — | — | An enhanced version of Lily’s beloved spear. Pierces those who neglect their Pals. |
| Excalibur | Melee | — | — | [Tides of Terraria] A sacred sword that gleams with golden light. Swinging it unleashes shockwaves around you. |
| Katana | Melee | 780 | — | Katana for close-range combat. Slices through with razor-sharp precision, cutting cleanly in one strike. |
| Laser Sword | Melee | — | — | A Beam Sword made from Soralite Ingots. A close-range weapon that instantly cuts targets using its high-output energy blade. |
| Legendary Meowmere | Melee | — | — | [Tides of Terraria] A legendary Meowmere forged from Luminite Bar. Swinging it launches cat projectiles that ricochet and attack foes. |
| Lily’s Spear | Melee | 450 | — | The spear cherished by Lily. Punishes those who neglect their Pals. |
| Meowmere | Melee | 200 | — | [Tides of Terraria] According to the legend, this sword was brought back from a distant land by Croajiro. Why? We have no idea… Fires a bouncing cat projectile with each swing to attack enemies. |
| Metal Bat | Melee | — | — | A Metal Bat that works well in close combat. Use it to beat down anyone you don’t like. |
| Metal Spear | Melee | 80 | — | Useful for close-range combat. The metal tip gives it increased attack power, and its length allows you to stand further away when attacking. |
| Primitive Sword | Melee | 180 | — | A sword for close-range combat. Not bad for a battered sword. Perfect for getting up close and personal. |
| Refined Metal Spear | Melee | 310 | — | Useful for close-range combat. The high-quality metal tip gives it greatly increased attack power, while its length allows you to stand further away when attacking. |
| Stone Spear | Melee | 35 | — | Useful for close-range combat. Its length allows you to stand further away when attacking. |
| Stun Baton | Melee | 10 | — | Close range weapon that sends out an electric jolt upon contact. Pals are easier to capture when electrocuted. |
| Sword | Melee | 360 | — | Sword for close-range combat. The blade is extremely sharp! Mightier than a pen, for sure. Requires Weapon Workbench to craft. |
| Terra Blade | Melee | — | — | [Tides of Terraria] This curious sword releases vibrant green shockwaves with each strike, allowing you to hit enemies from afar despite being a melee weapon. |
| Terraprisma | Melee | — | — | [Tides of Terraria] A mystical sword with a rainbow-colored blade. Wielding it lets you summon up to nine blessed swords to fight alongside you. |
| Wooden Club | Melee | 25 | — | A Wooden Club for close range combat. Can beat a small Pal to a pulp if need be. |
Grenade (11)
| Name | Subtype | Damage | Ammo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Grenade | Grenade | 750 | — | A Dark Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Dark damage to enemies. |
| Dragon Grenade | Grenade | 750 | — | A Dragon Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Dragon damage to enemies. |
| Frag Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Frag Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing damage to enemies. |
| Frag Grenade Mk2 | Grenade | 4000 | — | Improved frag grenade. When thrown, it explodes and causes great deal of damage to the enemy. |
| Grass Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Grass Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Grass damage to enemies. |
| Ground Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Ground Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Ground damage to enemies. |
| Ice Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Ice Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, freezing the surrounding area. |
| Incendiary Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Incendiary Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, setting the surrounding area on fire. |
| Pal Recovery Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Frag Grenade with healing effects. It bursts on impact, restoring HP to allied Pals. |
| Shock Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Shock Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, electrocuting everything in the blast radius. |
| Water Grenade | Grenade | — | — | A Water Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Water damage to enemies. |
How the weapons split by subtype
Ranged (51)
Marksman Revolver — The Marksman Revolver is a ranged weapon in Palworld. The Marksman Revolver is a semi-automatic weapon that uses Handgun Ammo. Guided Missile Launcher — The Guided Missile Launcher is a ranged weapon in Palworld. The Guided Missile Launcher is a single-shot weapon that uses Missile Ammo. Megaboost Gun — Firing it at an allied Pal boosts their attack and defense, while hitting an enemy deals damage.
Tool (32)
Beginner Fishing Rod (Gumoss) — A fishing rod designed for catching Pals. It’s sturdier and offers slightly better performance than Beginner Fishing Rod (Chillet). Refined Metal Axe — An axe for cutting wood. Made from high quality metal, its sharpness and durability has improved even further. Giga Grappling Gun — It fires a hook that latches on to distant targets, pulling the user’s body towards the target. Using data from prototype versions, its capabilities have been further increased.
Melee (21)
Meowmere — [Tides of Terraria] According to the legend, this sword was brought back from a distant land by Croajiro. Why? We have no idea… Refined Metal Spear — Useful for close-range combat. The high-quality metal tip gives it greatly increased attack power, while its length allows you to stand further away when attacking. Terra Blade — [Tides of Terraria] This curious sword releases vibrant green shockwaves with each strike, allowing you to hit enemies from afar despite being a melee weapon.
Grenade (11)
Shock Grenade — A Shock Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, electrocuting everything in the blast radius. Incendiary Grenade — A Incendiary Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, setting the surrounding area on fire. Dragon Grenade — A Dragon Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Dragon damage to enemies.
The numbers at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total weapons tracked | 115 |
| Ranged — Subtype | 51 |
| Tool — Subtype | 32 |
| Melee — Subtype | 21 |
| Grenade — Subtype | 11 |
| With a written description | 115 |
| Carrying a Damage value | 36 |
| Average Damage | 296.67 |
| Highest Damage | 4000 |
| Lowest Damage | 10 |
Ranged is the largest subtype at 51 of 115. That is where most of the decisions in this set land.
36 of 115 entries carry a Damage value, so the damage column is a shortlist tool, not a verdict: the rest are compared on ammo.
The ceiling is 4000 on Frag Grenade Mk2, with the floor at 10 — a spread of 3990 across the documented set.
Entries worth a closer look
Frag Grenade Mk2 — Improved frag grenade. When thrown, it explodes and causes great deal of damage to the enemy.
Beam Sword — Beam Sword for close-range combat. Slices through opponents, burning them with a high-output laser.
Katana — Katana for close-range combat. Slices through with razor-sharp precision, cutting cleanly in one strike.
Dark Grenade — A Dark Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Dark damage to enemies.
Dragon Grenade — A Dragon Grenade useful for mid-range combat. It detonates a few seconds after being thrown, dealing Dragon damage to enemies.
Lily’s Spear — The spear cherished by Lily. Punishes those who neglect their Pals.