Adjusting the death respawn timer on a Palworld server controls how long players must wait before they can rejoin the action after dying. Shortening the timer minimizes downtime, allowing players to quickly retrieve dropped gear and jump back into boss fights or base building. Conversely, lengthening the wait time adds a punishing weight to defeat, encouraging more cautious play and strategic preparation before engaging in high-risk battles.
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 settings.
| Setting | Description |
| Respawn Cooldown | The time it takes in seconds for players to respawn. |
| Respawn Penalty Timescale | The multiplier for the respawn timer within the penalty duration threshold. |
| Respawn Penalty Duration Threshold | The threshold in seconds before resetting the respawn penalty timescale. |
5. Start the server.