Palworld: Pal Damage Multiplier
Introduction
Palworld allows you to adjust how much damage your Pals deal and receive by changing the server's damage multiplier settings. In this guide, you will learn which configuration file to edit in the ZAP-Hosting interface, which values to change, and how to apply the new settings correctly.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure that you have access to your Palworld game server through the ZAP-Hosting game server administration panel.
This setup is performed by manually editing the Palworld configuration file. There is no separate in-game command required for this change.
Open the correct configuration file
To change the Pal damage multiplier, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
In the ZAP-Hosting game server administration, open the Configs section and locate the PalWorldSettings.ini file there. This file contains the main world and gameplay configuration values for your Palworld server.
The relevant file for this guide is PalWorldSettings.ini, available through your game server administration under Configs.
Edit the Pal damage multiplier values
Inside PalWorldSettings.ini, look for the OptionSettings section. The Pal damage multiplier settings are stored as configuration keys within this section.
You need to adjust the following entries:
| Config key | Default value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
PalDamageRateAttack | 1.000000 | Controls how much damage your Pals deal |
PalDamageRateDefense | 1.000000 | Controls how much damage your Pals receive |
Example configuration
If the keys already exist, change their values to the multiplier you want. If they are missing, add them inside the OptionSettings entry.
PalDamageRateAttack=1.500000
PalDamageRateDefense=0.800000
What the values mean
Use the following behavior as a reference when choosing your multiplier values:
| Value change | Effect |
|---|---|
Higher PalDamageRateAttack | Your Pals deal more damage |
Lower PalDamageRateAttack | Your Pals deal less damage |
Higher PalDamageRateDefense | Your Pals receive less favorable defense balancing and effectively take damage according to the increased multiplier |
Lower PalDamageRateDefense | Your Pals receive more damage |
Palworld server settings use numeric multiplier values. Enter only valid decimal numbers such as 0.500000, 1.000000, or 2.000000. Invalid formatting can prevent the server from loading the configuration correctly.
Save the changes
After editing the values in PalWorldSettings.ini, save the file in the ZAP-Hosting configuration editor.
If you are adjusting balance for PvE or cooperative gameplay, it is recommended to change one multiplier at a time first. This makes it easier to test how much the damage output or damage taken has changed.
A small increase such as 1.200000 for PalDamageRateAttack is often easier to balance than a large jump like 3.000000.
Restart the server
Once you have saved the updated configuration, restart your Palworld server so the new damage multiplier settings are loaded.
No additional console commands are required after editing the file. A full server restart is sufficient to apply the changes.
| Action | Required |
|---|---|
Save PalWorldSettings.ini | Yes |
| Run extra commands | No |
| Restart server | Yes |
Verify the new damage settings
After the server restarts, join your Palworld server and test combat with your Pals. Check whether:
- your Pals deal the expected amount of damage
- your Pals receive the expected amount of damage
- the gameplay balance still fits your server setup
If the result is too strong or too weak, return to PalWorldSettings.ini, adjust the multiplier values again, save the file, and restart the server once more.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully changed the Pal damage multiplier 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!