Expedition System
Complete guide to Palworld 1.0 expeditions: station unlock, dispatch, types, recommended pals, rewards, duration.
Mechanism
The expedition system lets you dispatch pals on missions that auto-return with resources and rare items. No player involvement needed — a key passive income source.
How to unlock
- Player level 25: unlocks Expedition Station tech
- Build inside your base; requires space
- Materials: Wood, Stone, Paldium Fragment
Expedition workflow
- 1. Unlock the station
Reach player level 25 to unlock the Expedition Station. Build it inside your base.
- 2. Choose a type
Open the station UI and pick an expedition type. Check required suitability and recommended pals.
- 3. Dispatch pals
Select suitable pals from your box. Send the recommended count to ensure success.
- 4. Wait for return
Pals auto-return to base when done. Rewards are stored in the station chest.
- 5. Collect rewards
Return to the station to collect resources and rare items, then dispatch the next round.
Expedition types
| Type | Required suitability | Duration | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering | Gathering/Lumbering/Mining | 30-60 min | Wood, stone, fiber |
| Combat | Combat | 1-2 hr | Pal fragments, Ancient Tech Points |
| Exploration | Mixed | 2-4 hr | Rare materials, recipes |
| Abyss | Combat+Mining | 4-8 hr | High-tier materials, Ancient Tech Points |
Recommended pals
- Gathering: Lifmunk, Direhowl (lumber), Tombat (mining)
- Combat: Foxparks, Sparkit, Lovander
- Exploration: Cattiva (transport), mixed-suitability pals
- Abyss: high-level combat pals like Volpagon, Frostallion
1.0 new content
- More expedition types and reward pools
- Can earn Ancient Tech Points
- New high-tier types like Abyss expeditions
Tips
- Send the full recommended count to boost success rate
- Dispatch long expeditions before sleep — collect on return
- Higher work suitability levels yield better rewards
- Manage expedition stations across multiple bases
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock expeditions?
Reach player level 25 to unlock the Expedition Station tech. Build it to dispatch pals that auto-return with resources.
Which pals should I dispatch?
Match pals to the expedition type — combat pals for combat expeditions, gathering pals for gathering ones.
How long do expeditions take?
Duration varies by type, from tens of minutes to several hours. Higher-tier expeditions take longer but reward more.
Can expeditions fail?
Yes, if dispatched pals lack the required suitability. Send the recommended number of suitable pals.
Did 1.0 change expeditions?
1.0 adds more expedition types and rewards, including Ancient Tech Points and rare materials.