Palworld server difficulty settings allow server administrators to tailor the gameplay experience to suit their player community's preferences and skill levels. Adjusting difficulty parameters affects enemy strength, resource availability, and survival challenges, offering a customizable environment for players seeking varying levels of intensity. From casual exploration to hardcore survival, Palworld's difficulty settings empower server hosts to create diverse experiences, ensuring engaging gameplay for all players.
Note: Servers function on Custom difficulty settings. Do not edit the
Difficulty=Nonesetting as it may cause issues.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Settings.
4. Edit the desired difficulty settings.
| Setting | Casual | Normal | Hard | Hardcore |
| XP Rate Multiplier | 1.3 |
1.0 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
| Pal Capture Rate | 2.0 |
1.0 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
| Player Outgoing Damage Multiplier | 1.5 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
| Player Incoming Damage Multiplier | 0.7 |
1.0 |
4.0 |
2.0 |
| Gatherable Item Drop Rate | 2.0 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
| Enemy Item Drop Rate | 2.0 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
| Pal Egg Default Hatching Time | 0.0 |
2.0 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
| Death Penalty | No Penalty |
Lose Items + Equipment |
Lose Full Inventory |
Lose Full Inventory |
| Hardcore Mode | Disabled |
Disabled |
Disabled |
Enabled |
| Allow Character Recreation in Hardcore | Disabled |
Disabled |
Disabled |
Enabled |
| Allow Global Palbox Import | Enabled |
Enabled |
Enabled |
Disabled |
| Allow Global Palbox Export | Enabled |
Enabled |
Enabled |
Disabled |
Note: If the format of the current config is broken, the server will run the latest saved backup file. If the backup is also broken, the server will crash. Delete the contents of the file and leave
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]on the top line, then export a new file here.
5. Start the server.