Predator Core is an Epic-rarity material in Palworld that exists for one reason. It powers a set of high-tier crafting recipes, from inventory-expanding pouches to specialty weapons. You cannot buy it, and you cannot craft it. The only way to stock up is to hunt down and defeat Predator Pals.
Quick answer: Kill any Pal with the “Rampaging” prefix (glowing red aura, blood-red eyes) to receive Predator Cores. In version 1.0, these Pals no longer sit at fixed spots. They spawn at a low rate anywhere on the map.
How to get Predator Core in Palworld
Predator Cores drop exclusively from Predator Pals, the aggressive, buffed-up versions of ordinary Pals. Every kill is a guaranteed drop, and stronger targets hand over more cores at once. There is no purchase option and no recipe that produces the material, so combat is the only path.
You can spot a Predator Pal from a distance by three clear signs.
- A glowing red aura around the body
- Blood-red eyes
- The “Rampaging” prefix in the name, such as Rampaging Gorirat or Rampaging Lovander
Tip: Some Predator Pals only appear at night. If a target is not present, fast travel away and return later to reroll the spawn, or raise the day/night cycle speed in your world settings to refresh spawns faster.
What changed for Predator Pals in version 1.0
The 1.0 build reworked how Predator Pals appear. They no longer occupy fixed locations. Instead, they spawn at a low rate across the entire map, which means farming routes built around old fixed points no longer apply. You are more likely to run into one during general exploration than by camping a single coordinate.
Inventory pouch recipes that use Predator Core
The main draw of Predator Cores is the pouch line. Each pouch permanently increases your inventory slots, which matters for long expeditions and heavy hauls. The cores scale sharply as the pouches get bigger.
| Pouch | Predator Core | Other materials |
|---|---|---|
| Small Pouch | 1 | 20 Fiber, 10 Leather |
| Medium Pouch | 5 | 50 Fiber, 20 Leather |
| Large Pouch | 10 | 80 Fiber, 30 Leather, 10 Carbon Fiber |
| Giant Pouch | 20 | 120 Fiber, 40 Leather, 20 Carbon Fiber |
The Small Pouch can be built at a Primitive Workbench, High Quality Workbench, Advanced Workshop, or a Production Assembly Line. The larger pouches require a High Quality Workbench or Production Assembly Line, so plan your base upgrades if you want the Giant Pouch.
Weapons and gear crafted with Predator Core
Beyond pouches, Predator Cores unlock several high-tier weapons. The Meowmere is the best known of the group, and there is a Legendary variant plus the Terra Blade for close combat.
| Item | Predator Core | Other materials |
|---|---|---|
| Meowmere | 3 | 22 Ingot, 22 Paldium Fragment, 22 Coal |
| Legendary Meowmere | 5 | 22 Hallowed Bar, 22 Paldium Fragment, 22 Coal |
| Terra Blade | 1 | 40 Hallowed Bar, 20 Pal Metal Ingot |
The Meowmere can be crafted at a wide range of stations, including the High Quality Workbench, Weapon Workbench, and the Production and Weapon Assembly Lines. The Legendary Meowmere and Terra Blade both require a Production Assembly Line.
Remedies and elixirs made with Predator Core
Predator Cores also feed the Lotus-based stat consumables. Small remedies take one core, while the larger elixirs take two. Each type maps to a specific stat.
| Product | Predator Core | Lotus input |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Remedy | 1 | 4 Life Lotus (S) |
| Stamina Remedy | 1 | 4 Stamina Lotus (S) |
| Might Remedy | 1 | 4 Power Lotus (S) |
| Speed Remedy | 1 | 4 Speed Lotus (S) |
| Burden Remedy | 1 | 4 Carrying Lotus (S) |
| Vital Elixir | 2 | 6 Life Lotus (L) |
| Stamina Elixir | 2 | 6 Stamina Lotus (L) |
| Might Elixir | 2 | 6 Power Lotus (L) |
| Speed Elixir | 2 | 6 Speed Lotus (L) |
| Burden Elixir | 2 | 6 Carrying Lotus (L) |
Key facts to remember
- Predator Core is an Epic material with a weight of 0, so carrying a large stack costs you nothing.
- It cannot be purchased from merchants and cannot be crafted from other materials.
- Every Predator Pal drop is a 100% chance, with tougher Pals dropping two, three, or four cores per kill.
- The material was added in the Feybreak update and carries into version 1.0.
Once you have a steady supply, the priority order is straightforward. Build the pouches first to free up carrying space, then spend the surplus on the Meowmere line or stat elixirs as your needs demand. Since every Rampaging kill guarantees a drop, consistent hunting is all it takes to keep the crafting queue full.
