Differences between schematic rarities in Palworld

While you can unlock crafting recipes through Palworld’s Technology tree, you can also find Schematics throughout the world that let you craft various items, weapons, and armor. Some Schematics are higher rarity in Palworld, though, but what does this actually mean?

Are the rarer schematics worth crafting in Palworld?

Put simply, rarer and higher-level Schematics are better in Palworld. The standard Schematics let you craft the listed item at its standard quality, but Rare- and Epic-level Schematics will let you craft upgraded versions of those items. Higher-quality Schematics will have a number at the end of them to denote which level of rarity they are.

You might find “Old Bow Schematic 2” or “Metal Armor Schematic 3” while exploring the world, for example. The former would allow you to craft the Rare version of the Old Bow while the latter would let you craft the Epic version of the Metal Armor. These have higher stats and much higher ingredient costs that scale with their rarity. You’ll need a whopping 135 Ingots to craft tier 3 Metal Armor, for example, and that’s on top of 45 Leather, 22 Cloth, and 8 Ancient Civilization Parts.

How to find rare Schematics in Palworld

High-level Schematics can be found anywhere in Palworld. When you’re exploring the Palpagos Islands, keep an eye out for chests hidden in certain areas. Higher rarity chests have better chances of containing high rarity Schematics.

Related: Best ways to get Schematics in Palworld

Dungeons are the best way to get Schematics in Palworld, and the more dungeons you complete, the better your chances of getting good Schematics. Dungeons will almost always reward Schematics upon completion, and higher-level dungeons will have better rewards at the end. Even if you don’t get a Schematic, you’ll at least walk away with other rare items like Skill Fruits to make your team of Pals even stronger.

Farming rare Schematics seems like a big part of Palworld’s endgame since there aren’t many ways to upgrade your existing gear once it’s crafted. Weapons and armor can scale to gigantic numbers when it comes to damage and defense if you craft them using a high-quality blueprint, so keep an eye out for rare Schematics when exploring in Palworld so you can have an easier time defeating bosses on the Palpagos Islands.