After over two years in Early Access, Palworld 1.0 is finally live! With it, developer and publisher Pocketpair urges players to start a new save file for optimal compatibility with the new features, content, and quality-of-life (QoL) changes. So, players must start from scratch, which also means building their Pal Tamers from the ground up. Here, you’ll learn about the best player stats to level in Palworld to create the ideal character build.

Palworld Build Guide: Player Stats in Palworld 1.0

Capturing Pals, gathering resources, defeating Syndicate thugs, and completing other tasks let you earn experience points (XP). Accumulate enough XP to level up, granting you a Status Point. Then, spend this point on one of five core player stats in Palworld: Health, Stamina, Attack, Weight, and Work Speed. Defense, on the other hand, is the sixth stat. However, it’s not possible to spend Status Points on this stat normally. Instead, boost defense by equipping armor or accessories, or by taking advantage of certain Pal passives. Remember, Status Points aren’t infinite. Even with the maximum player level increased to 80, thanks to the release of Version 1.0, Pal Tamers must still carefully choose which stat to focus on. Below is a deep dive into the different player stats in Palworld to help you create the perfect build:

Health

Arguably, Health is the most universally valuable player stat in Palworld. Each point invested into it increases your character’s maximum HP by 100. More health means you have a better chance at tanking hits from powerful Predator Pals and raid bosses. While incredibly valuable, over-investing Status Points in Health, especially during the early game, may slow progression. After all, raw HP often does little to help you outrun threats or deal more damage to enemies. Nonetheless, investing in Health is always a good idea. However, it can be ideal to stop adding to this stat upon reaching a comfortable baseline, which is generally around 1,000 to 1,500 HP.

Stamina

Running out of stamina in Palworld can be the equivalent of a death sentence. Remember, this stat affects the energy bar required for actions such as sprinting, climbing, gliding, and dodging. Pal Tamers without sufficient stamina are typically sitting Fuacks. You’ll run out of energy sooner rather than later, resulting in being unable to scale cliffs, chase down fleeing Pals, or escape deadly Alpha Pal encounters. Add Status Points to Stamina until this player stat reaches at least 200. This value should be comfortable for completing various player-focused movements without immediately getting winded.

Attack

Relying on your Pals for their offensive capabilities can take you from hunting Lamballs to taking down Hartalis. However, depending on nothing but your team’s combat prowess reduces your overall damage output. Remember, a Palworld player’s Attack stat often outweighs Pal damage. Investing in it increases your damage output regardless of your chosen weapon. However, each Status Point added to Attack only adds a fairly measly 2% damage increase. That means it generally means focusing 50 levels on nothing but this stat to double your base damage. Instead, consider increasing your damage output by using the best weapons in the game.

Work Speed

Among the different player stats in Palworld, Work Speed is arguably the least appealing option. As its name implies, this stat helps increase the player’s speed when working on constructing structures or crafting items at workbenches. While Work Speed helps speed up the initial crafting grind, it has severe diminishing returns. Instead, focus on capturing Pals with high-level Work Suitabilities. That way, your allies can do most of the work at the base while you concentrate on bringing down enemy factions, like the Rayne Syndicate, Free Pal Alliance, and Pal Genetic Research Units.

Weight

Do you find yourself frequently returning to base, unloading items you've gathered to reduce weight? Investing Status Points in the Weight stat helps reduce the frequency of this scenario occurring. Arguably, many Palworld players can agree that increasing your carrying capacity reduces the rate at which your character is encumbered. Doing so allows you to carry more resources, such as Ore, Paldium Fragment, and Pure Quartz, before needing to return to your storage containers. While great, some players may want to limit their Status Point investment to the Weight stat. The need for over-the-top carrying capacity often diminishes upon creating dedicated resource bases. Nonetheless, the convenience of having high carry weight doesn’t go away, particularly when hauling late-game materials and multiple weapon sets.

Best Build & Player Stats to Level in Palworld 1.0

Ultimately, the best stats to focus on in Palworld depend on your chosen role. For instance, solo players may want to invest more in Stamina and Weight, while some Pal Tamers in multiplayer Palworld servers might choose to add extra Status Points to Attack or Health. Alternatively, consider following this quick leveling strategy for optimal progression:

• Levels 1 to 20: Invest in Weight to at least 600 to 800 to eliminate early-game grind frustration and haul resources efficiently.
• Levels 20 to 40: Alternative Status Point investments between Stamina and Health to balance exploration energy with survivability.
• Level 40 to 80: Invest Status Points in stats that match your preferred playstyle. For instance, add points to Attack if you want to eke out more damage from your guns. Alternatively, spend additional points on Work Speed if you want that extra hustle to complete that dream base.