Palia: Complete Tools & Equipment Guide

Make the most of your time in Palia and improve your skills with the help of high-quality tools.

The charming MMO Palia, currently in Open Beta, equips players with 8 different skills, each with a corresponding level that can be raised through performing tasks and activities Of these skills, 6 require specific tools which to accomplish the relevant activities: Fishing, Gardening, Mining, Hunting, Bug Catching, and Foraging.

The remaining two skills, Furniture Making and Cooking, do not utilize handheld tools directly. Instead, they depend on workstations crafted by the player. However, crafting these workstations requires the use of materials gathered with tools. Therefore, players should upgrade their tools as soon as possible to improve their performance in each skill and, in some cases, allow access to better materials.

Here’s everything players need to know about Palia’s tools, including how to get them, how to upgrade them, and additional benefits offered by each version of the tool. Players will also discover the importance of repairing tools in Palia, as it works a bit differently than many other games.

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Tools in Palia can be used by pressing R and selecting the tool from the tool wheel. The player can move the tools to different slots in the wheel by clicking and dragging a tool to swap it with another. Each tool can be individually keybound in the game’s Settings > Control Settings > Keybinding menu.

Tools do not take up inventory space, so the player will have access to all their tools at all times. Any tool can be unequipped by pressing X. When a tool has been upgraded, the higher-quality tool will replace the previous version, so the player will never need to update anything in the tool menu.

All tools upgraded beyond the introductory “Makeshift” versions will suffer durability loss through continued use. If a tool degrades completely, it will revert to the previous, lower quality version and a new upgrade must be crafted. Players must be mindful of the condition of their tools and repair them as needed. The player can see a tool’s remaining durability by checking the bar around its icon in the tool menu.

Players can repair their tools by visiting Sifuu the Blacksmith's forge in Kilima Village and interacting with the anvil, and later at their housing plot by constructing a Repair Station. The player can purchase the recipe for the Repair Station from Hodari upon reaching Mining Skill Level 4.

All tools require either Gold or Repair Kits to have their durability restored. When repairing at the Blacksmith, the player can use either Gold or Repair Kits, while the Repair Station uses Repair Kits only. Repair Kits can be crafted at the Worktable. Upgrading any weapon from its Makeshift version to the next tier will unlock the Repair Kit recipe.

Each of Palia’s tools are upgraded by purchasing recipes, which become available upon reaching a certain level in the relevant skill. Once eligible, the player can visit the Guild Master of a tool’s corresponding skill to purchase the recipe. The player can locate these NPCs by opening the Map and looking for their portrait circle. Set that NPC’s location as a waypoint by clicking the middle mouse button, which will adjust as the character moves.

When the new recipe has been learned, the higher-quality tool can be crafted at the Worktable, and will replace the existing version of that tool in the player’s inventory. These recipes will cost Gold, and each calls for different materials to craft, some requiring upgraded versions of other tools in order to obtain. Each tool has three tiers of upgrades beyond the base version, and the player cannot skip any of these tiers. Each recipe will require the previous tier's tool among the materials needed.

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The Axe in Palia is used for cutting down trees and bushes to obtain wood, which can be processed using a Sawmill Crafter and used to craft furniture and other items. Activities performed using the Axe will increase the player’s Foraging skill. The Master of the Foraging Guild is Ashura, who can generally be found in Ormuu’s Horn, Kilima Village’s Inn.

The player receives the Axe from Ashura during the game’s introductory quest, “Welcome to Palia.” In this quest, they must locate and speak with Ashura, who will give the player the Makeshift Axe. Ashura sends the player on their way to speak with Hodari next.

Recipes to upgrade the Axe are unlocked through leveling the Foraging skill, and are purchased from Ashura. The player can earn Foraging experience by chopping down trees and bushes, and by gathering wild-grown plants. Upgrades to the Axe will affect chopping trees and bushes only, with no effect on the player’s ability to forage plants.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Axe

Received from Ashura at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter axe for chopping trees and bushes.

Standard Axe

A standard axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Makeshift Axe. Can chop medium trees.

Fine Axe

A fine axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Standard Axe. Can chop medium and large trees.

Exquisite Axe

An exquisite axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Fine Axe. Can chop medium and large trees.

The Belt, along with consumable Smoke Bombs, are used to catch wild insects throughout Palia to increase the player's Bug Catching skill. Bugs can be sold at the General Store for Gold, and special, high-quality bugs can be displayed in Terrariums. The player can earn various Accomplishments by catching different bugs and unlock special rewards. Progress in this Bug Catching should be reported to Auni.

The player receives the Makeshift Belt, and a handful of Smoke Bombs, from the mail courier Auni. He first shows up at the player’s housing plot explaining Palia’s mail system. Locate and speak with him again in Kilima Village to obtain the Belt and start the quest, “Bug Catching 101” to learn the art of catching bugs in Palia.

Recipes to upgrade the Axe are unlocked through leveling the Foraging skill, and are purchased from Auni. The player can earn Bug Catching experience capturing insects.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Belt

Received from Auni at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter belt for bug catching.

Standard Belt

A standard belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Makeshift Belt.

Fine Belt

A fine belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Standard Belt.

Exquisite Belt

An exquisite belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Fine Belt.

The Bow is a Hunting tool used to hunt wildlife to obtain animal hides, fur, and other materials. These raw materials can be converted into leather and other valuable items used in crafting. The player gains Hunting experience when defeating wildlife. The Hunting Guild’s Master is Hassian, whom the player should track down and speak with when reaching new levels in the skill.

The player receives the Makeshift Bow after locating and speaking with Hassian, who sends the player an in-game mail early in their adventure. He can be found wandering Kilima Village and occasionally in Bahari Bay. He will also give the player the recipe to craft Makeshift Arrows at the Worktable.

Recipes for both higher quality Bows and improved Arrows can be unlocked and purchased from Hassian after the player increases their Hunting skill. The player can improve their Hunting level by defeating wildlife throughout Palia. Certain creatures pose a more difficult challenge and will require higher quality Bow and Arrows to take down.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Bow

Received from Hassian at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter bow for hunting creatures.

Standard Bow

A standard bow for hunting creatures. Shoots farther than the Makeshift Bow.

Fine Bow

A standard bow for hunting creatures. Shoots farther than the Makeshift Bow.

Exquisite Bow

A standard bow for hunting creatures. Shoots farther than the Makeshift Bow.

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The Rod is used in Fishing to catch fish from Palia’s inland and coastal waters. Players can use bait to attract different types of fish, which can be purchased or made using special Crafter devices. Like Bug Catching, players can unlock exclusive rewards by completing related Accomplishments. Fishing has advanced mechanics that must be properly executed to ensure a successful catch.

The Rod is obtained from Einar, an ancient golem who has taken up the role of local Fishing Guild Master. He will send the player a letter early in their adventure inviting them to visit him at Fisherman's Lagoon. The player can head to his coastal camp and speak with him to receive the Makeshift Fishing Rod, and start the quest “Fishing 101.”

The Fishing Rod is upgraded by purchasing recipes from Einar at different Fishing skill levels. The player will earn Fishing experience by successfully catching fish. Upgrades to the Rod will improve its line health and make it easier to perform the fishing minigame.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Rod

Received from Einar at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter rod for fishing.

Standard Rod

A standard rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Makeshift Rod. Has more line health than the Makeshift Rod.

Fine Rod

A fine rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Standard Rod. Has more line health than the Standard Rod.

Exquisite Rod

An exquisite rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Fine Rod. Has more line health than the Fine Rod.

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The Hoe is a Gardening tool used exclusively for tilling soil in the player’s housing plot so that seeds can be planted, cultivated, and harvested. Seeds can be purchased at Kilima Village’s General Store for Gold, and may sometimes be rewarded by quests or given by villagers.

The player will receive the Makeshift Hoe during “Learning The Ropes,” which they will start after completing “Welcome to Palia.” This quest asks the player to locate and introduce themselves to three different NPCs, each the Master of a specific skill. The player will receive the Makeshift Hoe from Badruu, who will give them the quest “Gardening 101.”

The Hoe can be upgraded after the player has increased their Gardening skill. After meeting certain skill level requirements, the player can speak with Badruu to purchase recipes to craft higher quality Hoes. Upgrading the Hoe will allow the player to till additional land to farm on their housing plot.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Hoe

Received from Badruu at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter hoe for gardening.

Standard Hoe

A standard hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Makeshift hoe.

Fine Hoe

A fine hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Standard hoe.

Exquisite Hoe

An exquisite hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Fine Hoe.

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The Pick is a Mining tool used to break apart rocks and mineral veins located throughout Palia to collect assorted resources. Upgraded versions of this tool will deal more damage to these nodes, making mining more efficient and allowing the player to collect rare materials.

The player will receive the Pick from Hodari during the introductory quest “Welcome to Palia.” The player’s second task in this quest directs them to their housing plot. There, they’ll meet Hodari and receive the Makeshift Pick, with the instruction of clearing debris from around their new housing plot. The player can immediately begin breaking apart rocks and earning Mining skill experience during this quest.

Upgrade the Pick by visiting Hodari’s Store and purchasing new recipes, unlocked upon reaching specific Mining skill levels. Speak with Hodari to buy these and other helpful recipes for equipment that will improve players' Mining experience and the processing of their yields.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Pick

Received from Hodari at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter pick for mining minerals from the land.

Standard Pick

A standard pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Makeshift Pick. Can mine Iron.

Fine Pick

A Fine pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Standard Pick. Can mine Palium.

Exquisite Pick

An exquisite pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Fine Pick.

The Watering Can is used alongside the Hoe when Gardening in Palia. While the Hoe is for tilling the land to plant crops, the Watering Can nurtures these seedlings into useful ingredients like Cotton, Tomato, Rice, and more. The Watering Can must occasionally be refilled at a body of water.

The Makeshift Watering Can is given to the player by Badruu alongside the Makeshift Hoe during the quest “Learning The Ropes,” as both are necessary for Gardening.

The Watering Can is upgraded by purchasing recipes from Badruu once the player has reached specific Gardening skill levels. Each upgrade to the Watering Can increases not only its water capacity, but also allows the player to water more crops at once and expedites the process.

Tool

Recipe Cost & Level Requirement

Recipe Materials

Description

Makeshift Watering Can

Received from Badruu at the beginning of the game.

N/A

A starter watering can for gardening.

Standard Watering Can

A standard watering can for gardening. Holds more water than the Makeshift Watering Can. Waters up to five crops at once.

Fine Watering Can

A fine watering can for gardening. Holds more water than the Standard Watering Can. Waters up to nine crops at once.

Exquisite Watering Can

An exquisite watering can for gardening. Holds more water than the Fine Watering Can. Waters up to nine crops at once faster than the Fine Watering Can.

Palia is currently available in Open Beta on PC and will release on PC and Nintendo Switch at a later date.

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