Palworld ExpRate, PalCaptureRate and PalSpawnNumRate Explained

Three settings shape how fast your Palworld server feels: how quickly players level, how easy Pals are to catch, and how many Pals appear in the world. All three live in PalWorldSettings.ini and use plain multipliers where 1.000000 is the default.

Where to change them

Stop the server first, then open the Files tab in your panel and edit PalWorldSettings.ini. Every option sits inside one long OptionSettings=(...) line, separated by commas. Edit the value only and leave the rest of the line untouched. Settings are read at startup, so a restart is needed.

The three keys

• ExpRate: multiplier for experience gained. 2.000000 doubles XP, 0.500000 halves it.
• PalCaptureRate: multiplier for the chance of catching a Pal. Higher is easier.
• PalSpawnNumRate: multiplier for how many Pals spawn in the world.

Suggested starting values

• Vanilla feel: leave all three at 1.000000.
• Relaxed group: ExpRate 2.000000, PalCaptureRate 1.500000, PalSpawnNumRate 1.000000.
• Fast progression: ExpRate 3.000000 to 5.000000, PalCaptureRate 2.000000.

Change one value at a time and test it, so you know which change caused a problem.

Watch the spawn rate

PalSpawnNumRate is the one that costs performance. More Pals means more entities for the server to simulate, which can raise CPU use and cause lag when many players are in the same area. If you raise it and notice stutter, drop it back toward 1.000000 before touching anything else. Raising it only slightly, if at all, is the safest approach on busy servers.

Applying the change

1. Stop the server from the Console tab.
2. Open PalWorldSettings.ini in the Files tab.
3. Edit the value inside the OptionSettings line.
4. Save the file and start the server.
5. Join and check that levelling and catching feel right.

Common mistakes

• Editing a copy of the file instead of the real one. Make sure you edit the file in the Saved/Config folder used by the server.
• Saving while the server is running. The server can overwrite your edit when it stops.
• Breaking the line with a missing comma or bracket. If settings stop applying, check the formatting first.

If you are unsure of the exact file path on your plan, ask in our Discord and we will point you to it.