How to get Gunpowder in Palworld
The quickest way to get Gunpowder in Palworld: defeat or catch Tocotoco (1 at 100%, Lv 20–55, near Gobfin's Turf). Or craft it at a High Quality Workbench (2 Charcoal, 1 Sulfur). In all, 1 Pal drops it and 23 recipes use it.
Best ways to get it
Earliest in the game first: what you can do with the lowest level and technology.
- Defeat or catch Tocotoco1 at 100%; Lv 20–55, near Gobfin's Turf.
- Craft it at a High Quality Workbench2 Charcoal, 1 Sulfur; unlocks at technology level 21.
Gunpowder recipe
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Every version of Gunpowder
| Rarity | Stats | Materials | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version 1 | — | 2 Charcoal, 1 Sulfur | Tech 21 |
| Version 2 | — | — | — |
Pals that drop Gunpowder
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TocotocoWild Pal | 1 | 100% | Lv 20–55, near Gobfin's Turf · Map |
| Twin Bombers DynaPerson | 1 | 100% | Person |
| Twin Bombers MitePerson | 1 | 100% | Person |
What Gunpowder is used for
23 items need it, with how many each craft takes.
- Coarse Ammo1 per craft · Tech 21
- Frag Grenade1 per craft · Tech 25
- Shock Grenade1 per craft · Tech 27
- Handgun Ammo1 per craft · Tech 28
- Ice Grenade1 per craft · Tech 29
- Incendiary Grenade1 per craft · Tech 31
- Pal Recovery Grenade1 per craft · Tech 32
- Water Grenade1 per craft · Tech 33
- Grass Grenade1 per craft · Tech 35
- Rifle Ammo2 per craft · Tech 36
- Ground Grenade1 per craft · Tech 38
- Shotgun Shell3 per craft · Tech 39
- Dark Grenade1 per craft · Tech 40
- Dragon Grenade1 per craft · Tech 42
- Assault Rifle Ammo2 per craft · Tech 45
- Frag Grenade Mk21 per craft · Tech 53
- Grenade Ammo3 per craft · Tech 53
- Gatling Gun Ammo3 per craft · Tech 54
- Combat SMG Ammo6 per craft · Tech 68
- Prototype Shotgun Ammo8 per craft · Tech 69
- Heavy Assault Rifle Ammo10 per craft · Tech 70
- Tactical Grenade Launcher Ammo10 per craft · Tech 72
- Sunreach Rapid-Fire Ammo1 per craft
Lab research
- Handiwork Speed 3 · 30
- Handiwork Speed 4 · 100
- Handiwork Speed 5 · 300
- Weapon Crafting Optimization Technique 1 · 50
- Weapon Crafting Optimization Technique 2 · 300
- Handiwork Research Tips 2 · 20
- Ammunition Duplication Technique 1 · 30
- Ammunition Duplication Technique 2 · 200
Palworld 1.0.5. Chances are per drop or per chest, as the game rolls them.
Quick answers
How do I get Gunpowder in Palworld?
Defeat or catch Tocotoco: 1 at 100%; Lv 20–55, near Gobfin's Turf. Craft it at a High Quality Workbench: 2 Charcoal, 1 Sulfur; unlocks at technology level 21.
Which Pals drop Gunpowder?
Tocotoco. The table above has the amount and chance for each.
What do I need to craft Gunpowder?
2 Charcoal, 1 Sulfur, at a High Quality Workbench. It unlocks at technology level 21 for 2 Technology Points.
What is Gunpowder used for?
23 recipes: Handgun Ammo, Rifle Ammo, Shotgun Shell, Coarse Ammo, Assault Rifle Ammo, Frag Grenade, Incendiary Grenade and Shock Grenade and more. Also 8 lab researches.
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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