Palworld Breeding: How to Pass Down Passive Skills
This guide explains how Palworld breeding works and exactly how to pass down passive skills to your offspring. You breed Pals at a Breeding Farm, and the resulting egg inherits traits from both parents, with passive skills being passed down through a mix of random selection and inheritance mechanics. We’ll cover the breeding system, how to choose parents, and how to maximize your chances of getting the perfect Pal with the skills you want.
How Breeding Works in Palworld
Breeding in Palworld is unlocked after you reach a certain point in the game and build a Breeding Farm. You place a male and a female Pal of the same species (or compatible species) inside the farm, and they will produce an egg over time. The egg hatches into a baby Pal that is the same species as the female parent, unless you’re breeding two different species that produce a specific offspring (like a Grizzbolt and a Mossanda producing a Mossanda Lux).
The key to getting the Pals you want is understanding that the offspring’s stats, traits, and passive skills are inherited from both parents. This means you can selectively breed Pals to combine desirable traits and eliminate undesirable ones.
How Passive Skills Are Inherited
Passive skills are the colored traits that appear on a Pal’s info screen, such as “Lucky” (increases work speed) or “Ferocious” (increases attack). When breeding, each parent has a chance to pass down its passive skills to the offspring. The exact mechanics are not officially documented, but the community has found that the following rules generally apply:
- Each parent has a 10% chance to pass down each of its passive skills individually.
- There is a 10% chance for the offspring to get a random passive skill that is not from either parent.
- If a Pal has a passive skill that is not beneficial (like “Clumsy” which decreases work speed), you want to avoid breeding with that Pal, as it can still be passed down.
This means that breeding two Pals with the same desirable passive skills increases the chance that the offspring will inherit them. For example, breeding two Pals that both have “Lucky” gives a higher chance of the baby having “Lucky” than breeding one Lucky Pal with a Pal that doesn’t have it.
How to Choose the Right Parents
To get a Pal with a specific set of passive skills, you need to start with parents that have those skills. The most reliable method is to breed two Pals that have the exact skills you want on the offspring. If you want a Pal with “Lucky” and “Ferocious,” you should breed a Pal with “Lucky” and a Pal with “Ferocious.” If you want a Pal with all four skills, you’ll need parents that collectively have those four skills.
It’s also important to consider the species of the parents. The offspring’s species is determined by the female parent (unless breeding two different species that produce a specific hybrid). So if you want a specific Pal species, make sure the female is that species.
Here’s a step-by-step process for choosing parents:
- Decide which Pal species you want the offspring to be.
- Find a male and female of that species (or compatible species) that have the passive skills you want.
- If you can’t find both with the exact skills, breed intermediate Pals to create a Pal with the desired skills.
- Once you have two Pals with the desired skills, place them in the Breeding Farm.
- Wait for the egg to be produced, then hatch it and check the offspring’s skills.
Common Problems and How to Solve Them
One of the most common problems is getting unwanted passive skills on your offspring. This happens when a parent has a negative skill, or when the random skill generation gives you something you didn’t want. To avoid this, always check the parents’ skills before breeding. If a parent has a negative skill, it’s better to find another parent without it.
Another common issue is not getting the species you want. Remember, the offspring’s species is determined by the female parent. If you want a specific species, make sure the female is that species. If you’re breeding two different species that produce a hybrid, the offspring will be that hybrid, not either parent species.
Finally, breeding can be time-consuming. Eggs take a while to produce, and hatching them takes even longer. To speed things up, you can use a Pal with the “Swift” trait (which increases egg production speed) or use an incubator to hatch eggs faster.
Breeding vs. Catching: Which is Better?
Breeding is the only way to get Pals with a specific combination of passive skills. While you can catch wild Pals that have good skills, it’s rare to find one with all the skills you want. Breeding allows you to combine the best traits from multiple Pals into a single offspring.
However, catching Pals is still useful for getting the initial parents. You’ll need to catch a variety of Pals to find ones with the skills you want to breed. Once you have a good breeding pair, you can breed them repeatedly to get multiple offspring with the same skills.
Breeding also allows you to get Pals that are not available in the wild, such as the unique hybrids. If you want a specific hybrid, breeding is the only way to get it.
Costs and Resources Needed
Breeding requires a Breeding Farm, which costs 100 Wood, 20 Stone, and 10 Fiber to build. You’ll also need a Cake to start the breeding process. Cake can be made at a Cooking Pot with Flour, Red Berries, Milk, and Egg. You’ll need one Cake per breeding session.
Once the egg is produced, you’ll need an Egg Incubator to hatch it. The incubator costs 10 Paldium Fragments, 5 Cloth, and 2 Ancient Civilization Parts. Hatching the egg takes a set amount of time, which can be reduced by placing the incubator in a cold or hot environment, depending on the egg type.
In addition to the upfront costs, breeding takes time. The time it takes for the parents to produce an egg depends on the species, and hatching takes even longer. If you’re breeding multiple Pals, you’ll need to invest significant time and resources.
Safety and Ethical Considerations
Breeding Pals in Palworld is a game mechanic and doesn’t have real-world safety concerns. However, it’s important to note that breeding is a time-consuming process that can distract from other aspects of the game. It’s also worth noting that breeding Pals is not the only way to get strong Pals; you can also catch high-level Pals and use Pal Souls to enhance their stats.
From an ethical standpoint, there are no real-world issues with breeding virtual creatures. The game does not depict any harm to the Pals, and breeding is a standard mechanic in many creature-collection games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you breed two different species of Pals?
Yes, you can breed two different species, but the offspring will be a specific hybrid species, not one of the parents. For example, breeding a Grizzbolt and a Mossanda produces a Mossanda Lux. The hybrid species is determined by the game’s breeding chart, and you can’t get a hybrid by breeding two of the same species.
How do you get a Pal with four passive skills?
To get a Pal with four passive skills, you need to breed parents that collectively have all four skills. The game randomly selects which skills to pass down, so you may need to breed multiple times to get the exact combination. It’s also possible to get a Pal with four skills if both parents have two skills each, but the chance of passing down all four is low.
Do passive skills stack if both parents have the same one?
No, passive skills do not stack. If both parents have “Lucky,” the offspring will only have one “Lucky” skill, not two. However, having the same skill on both parents increases the chance that the offspring will inherit it.
Can you breed a Pal with a passive skill it can’t normally have?
No, each Pal species has a set of passive skills it can have. You can’t breed a Pal to have a skill that is not in its possible skill pool. For example, a Pal that can’t have “Ferocious” will never get it from breeding.
How long does it take to breed a Pal?
The time it takes to breed a Pal varies by species. Some Pals breed quickly, while others take a long time. The egg also takes time to hatch, which can be reduced by placing the incubator in the right environment. Generally, you can expect to wait anywhere from a few minutes to several hours for a single Pal.
What is the best way to get a Pal with a specific skill?
The best way is to catch multiple Pals of the same species and check their skills. Once you find one with the skill you want, use it as a parent. If you can’t find a Pal with the skill, you may need to breed intermediate Pals to create one that has it.
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