Palworld: Pal Capture Rate
Introduction
Palworld allows you to adjust the Pal capture rate on your server through its main world configuration. In this guide, you will learn where to find the correct config file in the ZAP-Hosting interface, which value to change, and how to apply the new capture rate.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure that you have access to your Palworld game server through the ZAP-Hosting web interface and that the server is currently set up and running.
For Palworld servers on ZAP-Hosting, the relevant settings can be edited through the game server administration under Configs.
Locate the Palworld Configuration File
To change the Pal capture rate, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
Open the Configs Section
First, log in to the ZAP-Hosting web interface and open your Palworld game server. In the game server administration, navigate to Configs.
There, look for the file named:
PalWorldSettings.ini
Identify the Correct Setting
Inside PalWorldSettings.ini, Palworld stores many gameplay settings in the OptionSettings section. The setting relevant for Pal capture is:
PalCaptureRate=[your_value]
The default value is typically:
PalCaptureRate=1.000000
A higher rate makes capturing Pals easier, while a lower rate makes capture attempts more difficult.
Edit the Pal Capture Rate
Now that you have opened the correct file, you can adjust the capture rate to match your preferred gameplay balance.
Change the Configuration Value
Search within PalWorldSettings.ini for the PalCaptureRate entry and replace its value with your preferred multiplier.
For example:
PalCaptureRate=2.000000
This would double the capture rate compared to the default setting.
Example Values
Use the following table as a general reference:
| Value | Effect |
|---|---|
1.000000 | Default Pal capture rate |
1.500000 | Slightly easier capture |
2.000000 | Noticeably easier capture |
3.000000 | Much easier capture |
If you want easier captures without making them feel guaranteed, a value between 1.500000 and 2.000000 is usually a reasonable starting point.
Save and Apply the Changes
After editing the PalCaptureRate value, save the changes in the ZAP-Hosting config editor.
Restart the Server
Palworld does not apply this setting live. After saving the file, you need to restart your game server from the ZAP-Hosting server administration so the new capture rate is loaded.
If you do not restart the server after editing PalWorldSettings.ini, the new capture rate will not take effect.
Configuration Reference
The following table summarizes the setting used for this change:
| File | Config key | Default value | Purpose | Restart required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PalWorldSettings.ini | PalCaptureRate | 1.000000 | Controls the Pal capture rate multiplier | Yes |
Troubleshooting
If the new capture rate does not seem to work, check the following points.
Verify the Setting Format
Make sure the line is written correctly and uses a numeric value, for example:
PalCaptureRate=2.000000
Avoid adding extra characters or changing unrelated entries in the file.
Confirm the File Was Saved
After editing, verify that the changes were actually saved in PalWorldSettings.ini through the Configs section.
Restart Again if Needed
If the server was not properly restarted after the change, perform another restart from the server administration.
PalCaptureRate is a server gameplay setting, so players will only notice the new rate after the server has reloaded the updated configuration.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully changed the Pal capture rate 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!