How to obtain Predator Cores in Palworld

Predator Cores in Palworld are rare, and valuable items are essential for crafting some of the most exciting gear, like the Terraria collab’s legendary Meowmere sword or massive storage pouches. Predator Cores are exclusive drops from Predator Pals, a group of powerful boss-like creatures scattered across the map.

Here’s everything you need to know to obtain Predator Cores in Palworld.

Note: This guide is a work-in-progress and will be updated as soon as we find more details.

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How to get Predator Cores in Palworld

To get Predator Cores, follow these steps:

1. Find Predator Pals: There are 33 Predator Pals located across the map. These bosses behave like field bosses but don’t appear on your map and cannot be caught.
2. Defeat Predator Pals: Take them down to earn their precious cores. Note that Predator Pals have varied respawn rates, and their appearances scale with the day/night cycle.
3. Look for Red light: Predator Pals emit a glowing red aura, especially noticeable at night while flying on a mount.
4. Watch for "Rampaging": When close to a Predator Pal, the word "Rampaging" will appear above its level and name, signaling you're in the right place.
5. Refresh spawn locations: If a Predator Pal doesn’t appear at a marked location, fast travel to a nearby waypoint and refresh the area by returning to the main menu.

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Predator Pal Locations in Palworld

Locations of Predator Pals in Palworld (Image via Palworld.th.gl/Pocketpair)

Predator Pal	Spawn Time	Level
Gorirat	Day and Night	30
Vanwyrm	Day and Night	25
Direhowl	Day and Night	25
Lovander	Night	26
Dogen	Day and Night	28
Mossanda	Day and Night	30
Relaxaurus	Day and Night	30
Tarantriss	Day and Night	30
Omascul	Night	31
Starryon	Night	34
Rayhound	Day and Night	30
Ragnahawk	Day and Night	32
Maraith	Night	38
Dinossom	Day and Night	31
Reptyro Cryst	Day and Night	40
Digtoise	Day and Night	45
Jormuntide Ignis	Day and Night	48
Gildane	Day and Night	48
Dazemu	Day and Night	47
Prixter	Day and Night	45
Cryolinx Terra	Day and Night	48
Kitsun	Night	47
Faleris Aqua	Day and Night	50
Loupmoon Cryst	Day and Night	49
Wumpo	Day and Night	50
Blazehowl Noct	Night	50
Elphidran	Day and Night	55
Shroomer	Day and Night	55
Splatterina	Night	55
Helzephyr Lux	Day and Night	60
Bushi Noct	Night	60
Sootseer	Night	60
Incineram Noct	Night	60

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What are Predator Cores in Palworld?

Predator Cores are rare drops obtained exclusively by defeating Predator Pals. These unique mini-bosses are tougher than standard enemies and don’t appear on your map, making them tricky to locate. Their respawn rates aren’t guaranteed, adding an extra layer of challenge.

However, patience pays off, as these cores are vital for crafting high-level items and gear.

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Craftable Items with Predator Cores

Meowmere from Palworld (Image via Pocketpair)

Here’s what you can create with Predator Cores:

Item	Tech Level	Materials
Meowmere	Lv. 30	Ingot x22, Paldium Fragment x22, Coal x22, Predator Core x3
Small Pouch	Lv. 28	Predator Core x1, Fiber x20, Leather x10
Medium Pouch	Lv. 42	Predator Core x5, Fiber x50, Leather x20
Large Pouch	Lv. 52	Predator Core x10, Fiber x80, Leather x30, Carbon Fiber x10
Giant Pouch	Lv. 57	Predator Core x20, Fiber x120, Leather x40, Carbon Fiber x20

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