Pal Effigy / Statue System
Complete guide to the Palworld Pal Effigy and Statue of Power system: statue locations, capture power enhancement, devotion mechanics, and effigy sources.
Collect Pal Effigies and offer them at the Statue of Power to permanently boost capture power
Statue of Power locations
The Statue of Power is where you offer Pal Effigies to raise your capture power. Statues are found at key settlements and landmarks across the map.
| Location | Statue | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Plateau of Beginnings | Statue of Power | First statue, near the starting area |
| Sealed Realm of the Swift | Statue of Power | Fast travel nearby |
| Sealed Realm of the Winged Tyrant | Statue of Power | Mid-game area |
| Fisherman's Point | Statue of Power | Coastal settlement |
| Duneshelter | Statue of Power | Desert region |
| Sakura Falls | Statue of Power | Snowfall region entrance |
Capture power boost
Each devotion level at the Statue of Power permanently increases your capture power. The bonus applies to all capture attempts regardless of the sphere used. Higher levels require more effigies per rank.
| Level | Effigies required | Capture bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | +1% |
| 2 | 3 | +2% |
| 3 | 5 | +3% |
| 4 | 8 | +4% |
| 5 | 12 | +5% |
| 6 | 18 | +6% |
| 7 | 26 | +7% |
| 8 | 36 | +8% |
| 9 | 50 | +9% |
| 10 | 70 | +10% |
Devotion mechanics
Devotion is the act of offering Pal Effigies at a Statue of Power. Each offering advances your devotion level by one rank, up to the maximum level. The capture power bonus is permanent and stacks with sphere bonuses and capture-rate accessories.
- 1. Collect Pal Effigies
Defeat or capture pals, open chests, clear dungeons, and complete raids to gather Pal Effigies.
- 2. Find a Statue of Power
Travel to any Statue of Power location and interact with it to open the devotion menu.
- 3. Offer effigies
Select the devotion option and offer the required number of effigies for the next level.
- 4. Confirm the boost
Your capture power increases permanently. The bonus applies to every sphere throw going forward.
Effigy sources
Pal Effigies (formerly Lifmunk Effigies before 1.0) drop from a variety of activities. Prioritise dungeons and raids for the highest yield.
- Defeating or capturing pals in the wild — small drop chance
- Dungeon clear rewards — guaranteed drops from the boss chest
- Raid boss rewards — multiple effigies per successful raid
- Treasure chests scattered across the map
- Arena victory rewards at higher ranks
- Predator pal defeats — bonus effigy drops
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pal Effigies?
Pal Effigies are collectible items (renamed from Lifmunk Effigies in 1.0) that you offer at a Statue of Power to permanently increase your capture power.
Where do I offer Pal Effigies?
At any Statue of Power. Statues are located at major settlements and landmarks such as the Plateau of Beginnings, Sealed Realms, Fisherman's Point, and Duneshelter.
Is the capture power bonus permanent?
Yes. Once you devote effigies and raise your level, the capture power bonus is permanent and applies to all future capture attempts.
What is the maximum devotion level?
The maximum devotion level is 10, granting a total of +10% capture power. Higher levels require progressively more effigies.
Were Pal Effigies called something else?
Yes. Before the 1.0 update they were called Lifmunk Effigies. The 1.0 update renamed them to Pal Effigies and unified the system.