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The charming MMOPalia, 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,andForaging.
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 workstationsrequires 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 aboutPalia’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 inPalia, as it works a bit differently than many other games.
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How to Use Tools & Equipment in Palia
Tools in Palia can be used bypressing R and selecting the toolfrom 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 beindividually keyboundin 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 beunequipped 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.
How to Repair Tools & Equipment in Palia
All tools upgraded beyond the introductory “Makeshift” versions will sufferdurability lossthrough 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 visitingSifuu the Blacksmith’s forge in Kilima Villageand interacting with the anvil, and later at theirhousing plotby constructing a Repair Station. The player can purchase the recipe for the Repair Station fromHodariupon reaching Mining Skill Level 4.
All tools require eitherGoldorRepair Kitsto 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.
How to Obtain and Upgrade All Tools & Equipment in Palia
Each ofPalia’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 theGuild Masterof 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 theWorktable,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 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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Axe (Foraging Tool)
TheAxeinPaliais 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’sForagingskill. The Master of the Foraging Guild isAshura,who can generally be found in Ormuu’s Horn, Kilima Village’s Inn.
How to Unlock the Axe
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.
How to Upgrade the Axe
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 gatheringwild-grown plants. Upgrades to the Axe will affect chopping trees and bushes only, with no effect on the player’s ability to forage plants.
A starter axe for chopping trees and bushes.
A standard axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Makeshift Axe. Can chop medium trees.
A fine axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Standard Axe. Can chop medium and large trees.
An exquisite axe for chopping trees and bushes. Deals more damage than the Fine Axe. Can chop medium and large trees.
Belt (Bug Catching Tool)
TheBelt, along with consumableSmoke Bombs, are used to catch wild insects throughout Palia to increase the player’sBug Catchingskill. 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 bycatching different bugsand unlock special rewards. Progress in this Bug Catching should be reported toAuni.
How to Unlock the Belt
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 explainingPalia’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.
How to Upgrade the Belt
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.
A standard belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Makeshift Belt.
A fine belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Standard Belt.
An exquisite belt for bug catching. Higher chance to daze bugs than the Fine Belt.
Bow (Hunting Tool)
The Bow is aHuntingtool used to hunt wildlife to obtain animal hides, fur, and other materials. These raw materials can beconverted into leatherand other valuable items used in crafting. The player gains Hunting experience when defeating wildlife. The Hunting Guild’s Master isHassian, whom the player should track down and speak with when reaching new levels in the skill.
How to Unlock the Bow
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.
How to Upgrade the Bow
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.
A standard bow for hunting creatures. Shoots farther than the Makeshift Bow.
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Rod (Fishing Tool)
The Rod is used inFishingtocatch 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.
How to Unlock the Rod
The Rod is obtained fromEinar, anancient golemwho 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.”
How to Upgrade the Rod
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.
A standard rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Makeshift Rod. Has more line health than the Makeshift Rod.
A fine rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Standard Rod. Has more line health than the Standard Rod.
An exquisite rod for fishing. Moves faster than the Fine Rod. Has more line health than the Fine Rod.
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Hoe (Gardening Tool)
The Hoe is aGardeningtool used exclusively for tilling soil in the player’s housing plot so that seeds can beplanted, 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.
How to Unlock the Hoe
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 fromBadruu, who will give them the quest“Gardening 101.”
How to Upgrade the Hoe
The Hoe can be upgraded after the player hasincreased 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.
A standard hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Makeshift hoe.
A fine hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Standard hoe.
An exquisite hoe for gardening. Tills a larger area than the Fine Hoe.
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Pick (Mining Tool)
The Pick is aMiningtool 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.
How to Unlock the Pick
The player will receive the Pick fromHodariduring 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 beginbreaking apart rocksand earning Mining skill experience during this quest.
How to Upgrade the Pick
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 theprocessing of their yields.
A standard pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Makeshift Pick. Can mine Iron.
A Fine pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Standard Pick. Can mine Palium.
An exquisite pick for mining minerals from the land. Deals more damage than the Fine Pick.
Watering Can (Gardening Tool)
The Watering Can is used alongside the Hoe whenGardeninginPalia. While the Hoe is for tilling the land to plant crops, the Watering Cannurtures these seedlingsinto useful ingredients like Cotton, Tomato, Rice, and more. The Watering Can must occasionally be refilled at a body of water.
How to Unlock the Watering Can
The Makeshift Watering Can is given to the player byBadruualongside the Makeshift Hoe during the quest“Learning The Ropes,”as both are necessary for Gardening.
How to Upgrade the Watering Can
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.
A standard watering can for gardening. Holds more water than the Makeshift Watering Can. Waters up to five crops at once.
A fine watering can for gardening. Holds more water than the Standard Watering Can. Waters up to nine crops at once.
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.
Paliais currently available inOpen Betaon PC and will release on PC and Nintendo Switch at a later date.
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