Palworldis an open-world survival game that combines elements of monster-catching games like Pokémon with building mechanics similar to Minecraft. What setsPalworldapart is how it allows you to interact with Pals—not just as companions but also as mounts, crafting assistants, and resource gatherers for materials like ores and wood.

While your Pals are always ready to help, they can develop illnesses or sustain injuries while working at your base. Some Pals may even become depressed from overworking or develop eating disorders. In severe cases, a Pal may become incapacitated and unable to work. In this guide, you will learn about all the illnesses and injuries Pals can suffer from inPalworld, as well as how to cure them. At the end of the guide, you will also find useful tips to help prevent Pals from getting sick.

Palworld - An ill Anubis resting

List of Sicknesses in Palworld

If your Pals are neglected for too long, they may develop any of the following conditions inPalworld:

If a Pal falls ill, its work efficiency will drop significantly, and in extreme cases, it may stop working altogether due to incapacitation. If you have a base focused on resource farming, keeping your Pals in peak condition is essential for maximum efficiency. Unfortunately, Pal AI is far from perfect, making it easy for them to get stuck and become sick.

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How to Cure Sicknesses in Palworld

When a Pal becomes sick or injured, you will need to feed them medicines to cure them. Some conditions also require Pals to rest in beds or be placed in the Palbox. Below is a list of cures for all illnesses inPalworld:

How to Cure

Hungry

Build a Feed Box and add food to it. Make sure your Pals can reach the Feed Box.

Store the Pal in aPalboxfor 10 minutes.

How to Make Medicines in Palworld

To craft medicine inPalworld, you will need to build aMedicine Workbenchand gather resources like bones, horns, and ingots. Below are the recipes for medicines you need for curing illnesses inPalworld:

Medieval Medicine Workbench or better

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When you are new to the game and dealing with sick Pals, crafting medicine is the best solution. However, since treating Pals is a recurring part of the gameplay, some players may find it tedious to craft medicine frequently. In that case, purchasing medicine from merchants is a viable alternative.

You can buy Low-Grade Medical Supplies, Medical Supplies, and High-Grade Medical Supplies fromWandering MerchantsinPalworld. They can often be found nearPal Merchants. If you have not encountered one yet, you can find a Wandering Merchant east of Marsh Island Church Ruins and another in Small Settlement.

Palworld - Purchasing Medical Supplies

You can craftMind Controlling Medsusing 10 Refined Ingots, 10 Horns, 5 Bones, and 3 Pal Fluids at an Electric or Advanced Medicine Workbench. This medicine cures all illnesses and restores a Pal’s sanity to 1000. You can also purchase it from a Wandering Merchant at Duneshelter for a steep price of 10,000 Gold.

Tips to Prevent Pals from Getting Sick in Palworld

While it is impossible to keep your Pals completely free from illness, here are a few steps to ensure they stay healthy:

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