What are the best Palworld melee weapons? The game has plenty of weaponry for close-quarters combat, ranging from wooden clubs to metal swords allowing you to dash through the opponent's pals.
Melee weapons are less effective than their long-range counterparts but require no ammo, making them much easier to keep up. So let's look at all the best melee weapons in Palworld.
Before that, though, check out our guides showcasing the best base locations and all console commands in Palworld.
Best Melee Weapons In Palworld
1. Sword
- Required Level: 44
- Required Materials: x20 Wood, x20 Stone, x30 Refined Ingot
| Rank | Attack Damage | Price | Weight | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 525 | 10,440 | 10 | 1 |
The Sword is the top choice for melee combat in Palworld. Players must grow to level 44 and spend three Technology Points to unlock the crafting recipe. The weapon can be made using Stone, Wood, and Refined Ingots, which are relatively easy to obtain once you've reached level 40.
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+ 32. Lily's Spear
- Required Level: 40
- Required Materials: x50 Wood, x20 Paldium Fragment, x20 Ancient Civilization Parts, x30 High Quality Cloth, x30 Refined Ingot
| Rank | Attack Damage | Price | Weight | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 450 | 20,000 | 10 | 1 |
If you are okay with the grind, try Lily's Spear. This weapon requires three Ancient Technology Points and punishes players who neglect their Pals by decreasing damage.
click to enlarge + 33. Refined Metal Spear
- Required Level: 34
- Required Materials: x36 Wood, x18 Stone, x10 Refined Ingot
| Rank | Attack Damage | Price | Weight | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 310 | 13,880 | 20 | 1 |
Refined Metal Spear is an enhanced version of Palworld Metal Spear. The weapon is unlocked upon reaching level 34 and made of high-quality metal with an increased attack power.
4. Refined Metal Axe
- Required Level: 34
- Required Materials: x40 Wood, x30 Stone, x10 Refined Ingot
| Rank | Attack Damage | Price | Weight | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 60 | 7,000 | 20 | 1 |
Refined Metal Axe is not a melee weapon but a tool for cutting wood. However, it can also be used as a weapon as it deals significant damage. Players need a Production Assembly Line to craft a Refined Metal Axe.
click to enlarge + 35. Refined Metal Pickaxe
- Required Level: 34
- Required Materials: x40 Wood, x30 Stone, x10 Refined Ingot
| Rank | Attack Damage | Price | Weight | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 60 | 7,000 | 20 | 1 |
A Refined Metal Pickaxe is the best tool for mining stone and ore. But if you reached level 34 and have no better option, feel free to use pickaxe as a weapon. It proved to be very helpful for its price.
That's the definitive list of the best Palworld melee weapons. We will update our list during updates to see how the new additions compare. For more Palworld guides, check out the best Handiwork Pals and how to trade Pals.