The latest and biggest Palworld update offers a lot more challenges. With new Pals to capture and a new Boss to defeat, you will have your hands full from the get-go. On the new island, you also find new resources to farm to help you expand your base and upgrade gear. Predator Core, a new material introduced through this update, helps you craft new Palworld weapons. But obtaining it is a bit difficult, as you need to locate some very elusive Pals first. And that is exactly what we have put up in this guide, so let’s get started.
Predator Core And Predator Pal Locations In Palworld
Each time you find and defeat a Predator Pal, they will drop at least one to a maximum of four Predator Cores. The Predator Pals can be identified from their glowing red eyes, larger size, and a unique red aura. They might resemble Shiny Pals, but they will come off as slightly different than their original counterparts. These Pals spawn all over the Palpagos Islands, and there are 33 Predator Pals to defeat.
You should treat Predator Pal fights the same as Alpha Pals or Bosses. They are extremely intimidating and have higher than usual strength and HP. They cannot be captured, unlike Shiny Pals, so you have to beat them to get the Predator Core drop. Predator Pals do not have a fixed spawn point, but will appear in fixed areas around the map. We have marked all the spawn locations for Predator Pals, and we have included a table on the type of Predator Pals, their level, and the number of Predator Cores they drop.
Note: If you do not find a Predator Pal in these locations, you can use the nearest Waypoint to teleport to a different location and come back to have the region reset.
| Predator Pal | Level | Time of Day | Predator Core Drops |
| Gorirat | 30 | Day and Night | 1 |
| Vanwyrm | 25 | Day and Night | 1 |
| Direhowl | 25 | Day and Night | 1 |
| Lovander | 26 | Night | 1 |
| Dogen | 28 | Day and Night | 1 |
| Mossanda | 30 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Relaxaurus | 30 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Tarantriss | 30 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Omascul | 31 | Night | 1-2 |
| Starryon | 34 | Night | 1-2 |
| Rayhound | 30 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Ragnahawk | 32 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Maraith | 38 | Night | 1-2 |
| Dinossom | 31 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Reptyro Cryst | 40 | Day and Night | 1-2 |
| Digtoise | 45 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Jormuntide Ignis | 48 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Gildane | 48 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Dazemu | 47 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Prixter | 45 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Cryolinx Terra | 48 | Day and Night | 2-3 |
| Kitsun | 47 | Night | 2-4 |
| Faleris Aqua | 50 | Day and Night | 2-4 |
| Loupmoon Cryst | 49 | Day and Night | 2-4 |
| Wumpo | 50 | Day and Night | 2-4 |
| Blazehowl Noct | 50 | Night | 2-4 |
| Elphidran | 55 | Day and Night | 3-4 |
| Shroomer | 55 | Day and Night | 3-4 |
| Splatterina | 55 | Night | 3-4 |
| Helzephyr Lux | 60 | Day and Night | 4 |
| Bushi Noct | 60 | Night | 4 |
| Sootseer | 60 | Night | 4 |
| Incineram Noct | 60 | Night | 4 |
What Are Predator Cores Used For In Palworld
Predator Cores are another type of crafting material, and are used in crafting the following items.
Meowmere
- Required Technology Level: 30
- Materials:
- Ingot *22
- Palladium Fragment *22
- Coal *22
- Predator Core *3
- Gold *40,000
Small Pouch
- Required Technology Level: 28
- Materials:
- Fiber *20
- Leather *10
- Predator Core *1
- Gold *50,000
Medium Pouch
- Required Technology Level: 42
- Materials:
- Fiber *50
- Leather *20
- Predator Core *5
- Gold *100,000
Large Pouch
- Required Technology Level: 52
- Materials:
- Fiber *80
- Leather *30
- Carbon Fiber *10
- Predator Core *10
- Gold *200,000
Giant Pouch
- Required Technology Level: 57
- Materials:
- Fiber *120
- Leather *40
- Carbon Fiber *20
- Predator Core *20
- Gold *400,000
