Optimizing Palworld Server Settings

The most important settings

XP and leveling

ExpRate=2.0                    # Double XP
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime=2.0  # Eggs hatch faster

Combat balance

PalDamageRateAttack=1.0        # Pal attack power
PalDamageRateDefense=1.0       # Pal defense
PlayerDamageRateAttack=1.0     # Player attack
PlayerDamageRateDefense=1.0    # Player defense
PlayerStomachDecreaseRate=0.5  # Get hungry more slowly

Base and crafting

BaseCampMaxNum=3               # Max. bases per player
BaseCampWorkerMaxNum=20        # Max. workers per base
WorkSpeedRate=2.0              # Faster crafting

PvP settings

bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=True     # Enable PvP
bEnableFriendlyFire=False            # Team damage
bActiveUNKO=False                    # Knocked out instead of dead
DeathPenalty=ItemAndEquipment        # Lose items + equipment

Performance optimizations

  • PalSpawnNumRate: Don't set above 1.5, or you'll get lag
  • MaxPlayers: 32 is optimal; more can cause lag
  • Regular restarts: Every 6-12 hours recommended (memory leak)
  • Backups: Always create a backup before changing settings

Common problems

  • Server not found: Check UDP port 8211
  • Lag with many bases: Reduce BaseCampMaxNum
  • Crash after a change: Check the settings syntax (mind the commas!)