EnemyDropItemRate controls how much loot enemies drop in Palworld. In this guide, you'll learn how to manually edit the correct configuration file in your ZAP-Hosting game server management and successfully apply the new enemy drop rate.
Once you have opened the correct file, you can adjust the loot drop multiplier.
Search the PalWorldSettings.ini file for the line OptionSettings and locate the following key:
EnemyDropItemRate=1.000000
If the key already exists, change the value to your desired multiplier.
EnemyDropItemRate uses a numeric multiplier:
| Config Key | Default Value | Example Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
EnemyDropItemRate | 1.000000 | 2.000000 | Enemies drop twice as many items |
EnemyDropItemRate | 1.000000 | 0.500000 | Enemies drop fewer items |
EnemyDropItemRate | 1.000000 | 3.000000 | Enemies drop three times as many items |
For example, to double the loot from defeated enemies, wild Pals, and bosses, set:
EnemyDropItemRate=2.000000
If you edit the entire OptionSettings entry, it might look like this:
OptionSettings=(EnemyDropItemRate=2.000000)
Preserve existing settings
In many Palworld server configurations, OptionSettings contains many values in a single line. Only change the value of EnemyDropItemRate and avoid removing commas, brackets, or other existing settings, as this can cause the configuration to fail.
Higher loot multipliers can increase the number of items lying on the ground. This can impact server performance, especially during intense fights or boss battles.
If your server already has many items on the ground simultaneously, check the DropItemMaxNum setting in the same configuration file.
| Config Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
EnemyDropItemRate | Multiplies the loot dropped by defeated enemies |
DropItemMaxNum | Limits how many items can lie on the ground at the same time |
Balance loot and performance
If you increase EnemyDropItemRate significantly, keep DropItemMaxNum at a reasonable value to avoid unnecessary item accumulation and performance issues.
After editing the configuration, save the PalWorldSettings.ini file in the Configuration tab (raw text view).
Once the file is saved, restart your Palworld server so the new setting takes effect.
| Action | Required |
|---|---|
Save PalWorldSettings.ini | Yes |
| Restart server | Yes |
| Additional console command | No verified command required |
Restart required
Changes to PalWorldSettings.ini are not applied at runtime immediately. You must restart the server after saving.
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