Running a base in Palworld is a team effort, especially when it comes to Lumbering, where you need Pals with the proper Work Suitability—and that means you’ll need to know where to look to get your hands on your next little lumberjack.
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What is the Lumbering Work Suitability?
The Lumbering trait is represented in Palworld by the stacked logs icon in the Work Suitability section of a creature’s stats or Paldeck entry, as shown in the image below. When a Pal is employed at your base, it will often automatically take on tasks at structures that utilize the Lumbering skillset, like the Logging Site, which yields Wood. If there are no Logging Sites, it will begin chopping down trees within the range of your base without you having to lift a finger.
Wood is a precious resource; from arrows to Pal Spheres, most crafting recipes and items require at least some Wood, so it makes sense you’d want to harvest as much of the resource as possible. This is where Pals with the Lumbering trait come in quite handy. With your Lumbering Pals able to chop Wood on their own, you can leave your base with peace of mind, knowing all your logging needs are being taken care of.
Which Pals chop wood in Palworld?
Many Grass-type Pals in Palworld chop wood due to their Lumbering Work Suitability, such as Lifmunk, Tanzee, and Dinossom. Others—like Eikthyrdeer and Gorirat, who have a level two Lumbering trait—are also proficient in this Work Suitability. There are better options if you want to quickly find one while you’re still early into the game, though.
Here are some Pals who can chop wood:
| Pal Name | Lumbering Level |
|---|---|
| Lifmunk | One |
| Tanzee | One |
| Dinossom | Two |
| Eikthyrdeer | Two |
| Mossanda | Two |
| Arsox | One |
| Gorirat | Two |
| Beegarde | One |
| Elizabee | One |
| Univolt | One |
| Pyrin | One |
| Reindrix | Two |
| Blazehowl | Two |
| Bushi | Three |
| Elphidran | Two |
| Fenglope | Two |
| Grizzbolt | Two |
| Mammorest | Two |
| Menasting | Two |
| Reindrix | Two |
| Warsect | Two |
| Verdash | Two |
| Wumpo | Three |
To see the complete list of creatures with access to Lumbering, check our list of best Lumbering Pals in Palworld.
Best Lumbering Pals for quick, passive wood chopping
If you simply want a Pal to chop those trees for you and you’re not too picky on the species, the easiest Pals to catch for the job are Lifmunk and Tanzee. They can be found early into the game, close to the starting area.
As shown on the map above, we caught our Tanzee in the forested area between the Rayne Syndicate Tower Entrance and the Fort Ruins fast-travel locations. You might need to run around for a bit before finding one, but it should take you only a little bit of time.
How to use a Logging Mill in Palworld
Once you have caught your Tanzee or Lifmunk (or another Lumbering Pal) and added it to your base, ensure you have a Logging Mill built and ready for work. Your Lumbering Pal should automatically begin working, but you can also directly assign it to the task so it will prioritize chopping wood. To do so, you follow these steps:
- Approach the Pal you’d like to assign to a task.
- Lift it by pressing the corresponding keybinding when prompted.
- Head toward the structure or object you’d like to assign the Pal to.
- Throw the Pal at the object by pressing the same keybinding.
If done correctly, the game will inform you the Pal has been assigned to the structure and will continue to chop away even when you set out for your next adventure.
Published: Jan 1, 2025 09:45 pm