Humans

Humans are characters that can be found scattered all over Palpagos Islands, with them mainly concentrating in settlements such as small towns and encampments.

Whether hostile or friendly towards the player, all humans except the leaders of factions can be caught by lowering HP and using a Pal Sphere, without needing to utilize glitches. Human catch rates are much lower than regular Pal's and may require higher-grade Pal Spheres.

While able to be caught, Humans cannot use the weapons they are holding - for example, if a Rayne Syndicate human with a pistol is caught, they will not have the ability to use it in combat. This makes humans sub-par when compared to even the most simple of Pals, with some exceptions. It is highly recommended to not waste time catching just any human in Pal World. Nevertheless, there are a few humans worth capturing in Palworld, some being merchants which can be deployed on the player's base to always have someone to buy from.

Most humans, except leaders of factions, function like Neutral element Pals, receiving increased damage from Dark element skills.

List of Humans[]

Fast Travel/Respawn Areas:[]

Black Marketeer
Cowardly Islander
Cowardly Victim
Desert Runaway
Expedition Survivor
Mercenary with a Wounded Knee
Resigned Islander
Skilled Islander
Vagrant Challenger

Small Settlement Village:[]

Enthusiastic Amateur Researcher
Gossiping Villager
Innkeeper
Pal Merchant
Reliable PIDF Officer
Village Chief
Wandering Merchant

Fisherman's Point Village:[]

Fish-Loving Villager
Flame-Worshipping Villager
Over-Caring Villager
Pal Merchant
PIDF Slacker
Sensitive-nosed PIDF Officer
Star-Loving Villager
Wandering Merchant (Green)
Wandering Merchant (Red)

Duneshelter Village:[]

Kind Desert Inhabitant
Timid Desert Inhabitant
Pal Merchant
PIDF Bonfire-Loving
PIDF Goody Two-Shoes
PIDF Grunt
Wandering Merchant (Green)
Wandering Merchant (Red)
Warm-blooded Desert Inhabitant

Team Hunter/Poacher[]

Zoe Rayne
Syndicate Thug (Bat)
Syndicate Thug (Handgun)
Syndicate Grenadier
Syndicate Cleaner
Syndicate Gunner
Syndicate Hunter
Syndicate Crusher
Syndicate Elite
Syndicate Interceptor
Syndicate Veteran
Syndicate Laser Rifleman
Syndicate Crossbowman
Syndicate Swordsman

Team Believer/PalTamer[]

Lily Everhart
Free Pal Alliance Devout (Bat)
Free Pal Alliance Devout (Crossbow)
Free Pal Alliance Judicator

Team Cultist[]

Axel Travers
Brothers of the Eternal Pyre Martyr (Assault Rifle)
Brothers of the Eternal Pyre Martyr (Flamethrower)

Team Police[]

Marcus Dryden
PIDF Guard
PIDF Infantry
PIDF Elite
PIDF Agent

Team Scientist[]

Victor Ashford
PAL Genetic Research Unit Executioner (Flamethrower)
PAL Genetic Research Unit Executioner (Laser Rifle)

Team Ninja[]

Saya Kurosaki
Moonflower Genin
Moonflower Jonin

Feybreak Warriors[]

Feybreak Warrior
Feybreak Berserker

Other Humans[]

Burly Merc
Guard (PIDF that guards Red Wandering Merchant)
Master Pal Tamer
Reincarnated Guy

Combat[]

If in the event a player chooses to use a captured human in combat, the results will vary greatly depending on their type & class.

Example: A level 10 Rayne Syndicate Grenadier with 200 Attack stats is observed to deal significantly more damage than a Crusher or any other type of enemy of similar level and attack damage stats. This makes the Grenadier the most viable human to have on one's team in the field and can be significantly more viable than using a Pal of similar level and damage stats.

Although Humans that are caught with any weapon, may not be able to use said weapon, the damage that is dealt does seem to scale based on what kind of weapon they are equipped with, when caught.

Currently, Humans that are equipped with a Pal skill, will typically become inert and rendered useless, until the skill is unequipped. In exception, Moonflower Genins and Jonins are able to use pal skills, although there is no animation for it. However, all humans can be enhanced with Pal Souls, similar to regular Pals.

Catching Humans[]

A captured human. On Palpagos Island, capturing humans in Palspheres is considered inhumane. — in-game text

While it may seem like a sick joke, human beings can be caught in Palworld. Just like with regular Pals, Pal Spheres are used to attempt to catch them, although they have a significantly lower catch rate. It's worth noting that the game usually considers the act taboo, and will start the progression of a wanted meter until the offending player dies.

Here is an in-game demonstration video showcasing on catching a human "Pal".

Thug handiwork — A Syndicate Thug at the crafting station.

Human characters only know Punch, have Handiwork 1, and cannot be used in the Breeding Farm. They also cannot use their weapons (such as any guns they may be holding), nor can they be interacted with the same way as with Pals - this means it's not possible to feed, pet, or pick them up when nearby, or use the Command menu.

Catching a Wandering Merchant, Pal Merchant, or Black Marketeer and assigning them to a base's working party will allow the player to access their shops from the comfort of their own base.

Faction Leaders cannot be caught without the aid of glitches.