I Compiled the Best Palworld Server Settings — 4 Presets for PvE, PvP & Co-Op
After managing Palworld servers across SteamCMD, GPortal, and self-hosted setups, I got tired of guessing which settings actually matter. So I put together battle-tested presets based on real server data and community feedback.
Each preset is a complete PalWorldSettings.ini configuration — copy the values and you're done.
Preset 1: Casual Friends Server
For 2–8 players who play weekly and don't want to grind.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ExpRate | 2.0 |
| PalCaptureRate | 1.5 |
| GatherRate | 2.0 |
| PalEggDefaultHatchingTime | 2.0 |
| DeathPenalty | None |
| StaminaRate | 1.5 |
| HungerRate | 0.8 |
| bEnableInvaderEnemy | False |
| StructureDamageRate | 0 |
Double XP and gather speed. No death penalty. No raids.
Preset 2: Official+ Experience
For 4–16 players who want vanilla difficulty with less grinding.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ExpRate | 1.5 |
| PalCaptureRate | 1.2 |
| GatherRate | 1.5 |
| PalEggDefaultHatchingTime | 6.0 |
| DeathPenalty | Item |
| StaminaRate | 1.2 |
| HungerRate | 1.0 |
| bEnableInvaderEnemy | True |
| StructureDamageRate | 1.0 |
Slightly boosted rates. Raids stay on. Feels like official servers with QoL tweaks.
Preset 3: Hardcore Survival
For 2–12 players who want a long-term challenge or PvP.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ExpRate | 0.8 |
| PalCaptureRate | 0.8 |
| GatherRate | 0.8 |
| PalEggDefaultHatchingTime | 24.0 |
| DeathPenalty | ItemAndEquipment |
| DamagePlayerMultiplier | 0.7 |
| StaminaRate | 0.8 |
| HungerRate | 1.2 |
| bEnableInvaderEnemy | True |
Everything is harder. Resources matter. Death has real stakes.
Preset 4: Breeding Focus Server
For Pal collectors and perfect passive breeders.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ExpRate | 2.0 |
| PalCaptureRate | 1.5 |
| GatherRate | 2.0 |
| PalEggDefaultHatchingTime | 1.0 |
| DeathPenalty | None |
| StaminaRate | 1.5 |
| HungerRate | 0.5 |
| bEnableInvaderEnemy | False |
| StructureDamageRate | 0 |
1-hour egg hatch time (down from default 72!). No raids means your breeding stock is safe.
How to Apply These Settings
- Navigate to
Pal/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/(orLinuxServer/) - Open
PalWorldSettings.ini - Replace the values
- Restart the server — settings don't apply live
If settings don't apply after restart, delete WorldOptions.sav. It caches old values and overrides your INI.
5 Settings That Matter Most
- PalEggDefaultHatchingTime — Default 72h is brutal. Set to 2–6h.
- PalCaptureRate — 1.2–1.5x makes endgame legendaries achievable.
- ExpRate — Multiplayer shares XP. 1.5–2.0x keeps groups at solo pace.
- DeathPenalty — In multiplayer, corpse-running wastes everyone's time.
- GatherRate — On 6+ player servers, resources deplete fast. 1.5–2.0x fixes it.
FAQ
Settings not applying? You didn't restart the server. If you did, delete WorldOptions.sav.
Can I change settings later? Yes. Edit, restart. World data is preserved.
Performance impact? Three CPU-heavy settings: raids (disable on weak hardware), spawn density (lower to 0.8), base workers (cap at 10). Also schedule restarts every 6–12h — the server has a memory leak.
For a complete settings table with 27+ parameters, INI editing walkthrough, and 10 more FAQ:
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