How to get Advanced Technical Manual in Palworld
The quickest way to get Advanced Technical Manual in Palworld: defeat or catch Hoocrates (1 at 1%, Lv 4–40, near Sea Breeze Archipelago). Or reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Kingpaca (1 at 100%). In all, 5 Pals drop it and 34 loot tables hold it.
Best ways to get it
Earliest in the game first: what you can do with the lowest level and technology.
- Defeat or catch Hoocrates1 at 1%; Lv 4–40, near Sea Breeze Archipelago. 4 more Pals drop it.
- Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Kingpaca1 at 100%; 9 on the map.
- Grassland treasure chests (tier 2)1 at 22.995%; 4 on the map.
- Grassland dungeon reward1 at 50%.
- Forest fishing spots (tier 2)1–2 at 14.72%.
Pals that drop Advanced Technical Manual
Each Pal drops it when you defeat or catch it, with the amount and chance from the game’s drop tables. Easiest to meet first.
| Who | Amount | Chance | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoocratesWild Pal | 1 | 1% | Lv 4–40, near Sea Breeze Archipelago · Map |
| WixenWild Pal | 1 | 1% | Lv 23–55 · Map |
| KatressWild Pal | 1 | 1% | Lv 25–61, near Gobfin's Turf · Map |
| Katress IgnisWild Pal | 1 | 1% | From eggs and breeding |
| Wixen NoctWild Pal | 1 | 1% | Lv 46–51, near Sakurajima - Southern Sandbar, night only · Map |
| Purveyor of Wisdom HoocratesAlpha Pal | 1 | 1% | Alpha (dungeons and the open world) · Map |
| Fire-Licked Furball WixenAlpha Pal | 1 | 1% | Alpha, Lv 28 · Map |
| Fire-Licked Feline Katress IgnisAlpha Pal | 1 | 1% | Alpha (dungeons and the open world) |
| Phantasmal Furball Wixen NoctAlpha Pal | 1 | 1% | Alpha (dungeons and the open world) · Map |
Where to buy Advanced Technical Manual
| Merchant | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty shop (Bounty Tokens) | 5 Successful Bounty Token | — |
Chests and other loot with Advanced Technical Manual
Every loot table that can hold it, with how many it gives and how likely. “On the map” counts the spots our map shows for that table.
NPC rewards (5)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Kingpaca | 1 | 100% | 9 · Arrogant Pal Critic |
| Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Dumud | 1 | 100% | 9 · Arrogant Pal Critic |
| Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Elphidran | 1 | 100% | 9 · Arrogant Pal Critic |
| Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Gorirat | 1 | 100% | 9 · Arrogant Pal Critic |
| Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Pyrin Noct | 1 | 100% | 9 · Arrogant Pal Critic |
Dungeons (4)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland dungeon reward | 1 | 50% | — |
| Grassland dungeon reward | 1 | 50% | — |
| Forest dungeon reward | 1 | 50% | — |
| Forest dungeon reward | 1 | 50% | — |
Enemy camps (2)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland enemy camp reward chest | 1 | 36.38% | — |
| Forest enemy camp reward chest | 1 | 33.82% | — |
Treasure chests (2)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland treasure chests (tier 2) | 1 | 22.995% | 4 · Treasure chests |
| Forest treasure chests (tier 2) | 1–2 | 19.582% | 17 · Treasure chests |
Fishing (2)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest fishing spots (tier 2) | 1–2 | 14.72% | — |
| Grassland fishing spots (tier 2) | 1 | 12.99% | — |
Fishing Pond (2)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Pond (Grassland fish) | 1 | 11.111% | — |
| Fishing Pond (Forest fish) | 1 | 11.111% | — |
Oil rigs (1)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv30 oil rig Normal Chest | 1 | 4.212% | — |
Salvage (1)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvage, rank 1 | 1–3 | 1.294% | 776 · Fishing Magnet |
Inside other items (15)
| Where | Amount | Chance | On the map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside a Glistening Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.277% | — |
| Inside a Glowing Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.23% | — |
| Inside a Gorgeous Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.192% | — |
| Inside a Dormant Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.16% | — |
| Inside a Glistening Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.138% | — |
| Inside a Decayed Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.133% | — |
| Inside a Glowing Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.115% | — |
| Inside a Gorgeous Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.096% | — |
| Inside a Dormant Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.08% | — |
| Inside a Glistening Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.069% | — |
| Inside a Decayed Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.067% | — |
| Inside a Glowing Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.058% | — |
| Inside a Gorgeous Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.048% | — |
| Inside a Dormant Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.04% | — |
| Inside a Decayed Ancient Relic | 1 | 0.033% | — |
Palworld 1.0.5. Chances are per drop or per chest, as the game rolls them.
Quick answers
How do I get Advanced Technical Manual in Palworld?
Defeat or catch Hoocrates: 1 at 1%; Lv 4–40, near Sea Breeze Archipelago. 4 more Pals drop it. Reward from the Arrogant Pal Critic Kingpaca: 1 at 100%; 9 on the map. Grassland treasure chests (tier 2): 1 at 22.995%; 4 on the map. Grassland dungeon reward: 1 at 50%.
Which Pals drop Advanced Technical Manual?
Hoocrates, Wixen, Katress, Katress Ignis and Wixen Noct. The table above has the amount and chance for each.
Which version of Palworld is this for?
Palworld 1.0.5. Recipes, drops, merchants and loot tables are for this version; locations use our interactive map.
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