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Palworld: Hunger and Stamina

Introduction​

Palworld allows you to control how quickly hunger and stamina drain for both players and Pals. In this guide, you will learn how to edit the correct server configuration file in the ZAP-Hosting web interface and apply custom depletion rates safely.

Preparation​

Before you begin, make sure that you have access to your Palworld game server in the ZAP-Hosting game server administration.

Configuration Access Requirement

You need access to the server administration panel and the Configs section to edit Palworld configuration files manually.

Open the Palworld Configuration File​

To change hunger and stamina behavior, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.

In the ZAP-Hosting game server administration:

  1. Open your Palworld server.
  2. Go to the Configs section.
  3. Open the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
File Used for Gameplay Multipliers

The hunger and stamina settings are stored in PalWorldSettings.ini. These values are typically part of the main option string used by the dedicated server.

Change Hunger and Stamina Values​

Inside PalWorldSettings.ini, look for the gameplay settings section that contains your server option values. You need to add or adjust the following configuration keys.

Important Spelling in Palworld

Palworld uses the spelling Decreace in these configuration entries. This is intentional in the server configuration format, so you must use the keys exactly as shown below.

Available Configuration Keys​

Config keyDescriptionDefault value
PlayerStomachDecreaceRateControls player hunger depletion rate1.0
PlayerStaminaDecreaceRateControls player stamina depletion rate1.0
PalStomachDecreaceRateControls Pal hunger depletion rate1.0
PalStaminaDecreaceRateControls Pal stamina depletion rate1.0

How the Values Work​

Lower values reduce how quickly hunger or stamina is consumed.

ValueEffect
1.0Default depletion rate
0.5Half depletion rate
0.0Disables depletion entirely
Choosing Balanced Settings

If you want a more relaxed survival experience without removing the mechanic completely, 0.5 is a practical starting point for both hunger and stamina.

Example Configuration​

Add or edit the following values in PalWorldSettings.ini depending on the gameplay experience you want:

PlayerStomachDecreaceRate=0.5
PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate=0.5
PalStomachDecreaceRate=0.5
PalStaminaDecreaceRate=0.5

This example reduces hunger and stamina drain to half of the default rate for both players and Pals.

If you want to disable hunger and stamina completely, use:

PlayerStomachDecreaceRate=0.0
PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate=0.0
PalStomachDecreaceRate=0.0
PalStaminaDecreaceRate=0.0
Placement of Settings

Depending on how your PalWorldSettings.ini is structured, these values may need to be included within the existing option list rather than placed as separate standalone lines. If your file already contains a long OptionSettings entry, make sure you preserve the existing formatting and only change or insert the relevant keys.

Save and Restart the Server​

After editing the file:

  1. Save the changes in PalWorldSettings.ini.
  2. Restart your Palworld server from the ZAP-Hosting game server administration.

A restart is required before the new hunger and stamina settings take effect.

Restart Required

If you do not restart the server, the updated configuration values will not be loaded by the game server.

Verify the Changes In-Game​

Once the server is back online, join your server and test the new settings.

What to Check​

  • Whether player hunger drains more slowly
  • Whether player stamina lasts longer during movement and actions
  • Whether Pal hunger decreases at the expected rate
  • Whether Pal stamina usage matches your configured values

If the values do not appear to apply, reopen PalWorldSettings.ini and verify that:

  • the config keys are spelled exactly as shown
  • the values are valid decimal numbers such as 1.0, 0.5, or 0.0
  • the settings were saved correctly
  • the server was fully restarted after editing

Conclusion​

Congratulations, you have successfully changed the hunger and stamina depletion rates on your Palworld server. For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you!

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