Wondering how to find Astegon in Palworld so you can add one of the strongest late-game dragon Pals to your team? I’ve spent over 400 hours exploring every corner of the Palpagos Islands, and I spent my first three late-game playthroughs hunting for this rare dark/dragon dual-type Pal before I cracked the code on exactly where it spawns, what triggers its spawns, and how to make sure you don’t leave empty-handed. I’ve seen so many new players ask on Discord and Reddit about where to find this Pal, with most of them getting vague, outdated answers that send them to the wrong side of the map. Astegon isn’t just a cool-looking mount – it deals massive damage to both boss Pals and enemy bases, making it a non-negotiable pick for anyone looking to beat the endgame or dominate PvP servers. This guide cuts through all that noise, with all the info I’ve picked up across 10 full playthroughs of the game.
First Steps to Take Before You Try to Find Astegon in Palworld
Astegon is a level 45+ dual-type dark and dragon Pal, so you won’t stand a chance of catching or even surviving an encounter with it if you show up underprepared. I made this mistake on my first playthrough, heading to the volcano at level 35 with a team of mid-tier Pals and basic heat resistance, and I got one-shot by Astegon’s fire breath before I could even pull out a Pal Sphere. Don’t waste that 20-minute trip across the map – get these things sorted first.
First, you’ll need heat-resistant armor of at least rare quality. The Mount Obsidian volcanic zone has constant high heat that deals 5 damage per second if you don’t have proper protection, and that number jumps to 15 during eruptions. You can craft rare heat armor at a level 3 workbench using 20 ingots, 10 cloth, and 5 fire organ drops from fire-type Pals.
Next, stock up on Ultra or Legendary Pal Spheres. Regular Spheres, even Great Spheres, have less than a 5% catch chance for a full-health Astegon, and even at 10% health, you’ll waste dozens of them if you don’t use higher-tier options. I usually bring at least 15 Ultra Spheres per hunt, just to be safe. You’ll also want a full team of level 42 or higher Pals, ideally with at least one ice-type Pal on the roster. Astegon is weak to ice damage, so ice attacks will take its health down fast without risking a fatal critical hit if you’re careful.
Exact High-Spawn Zones for Astegon
Astegon only spawns on Mount Obsidian, the volcanic island in the far northeast corner of the Palpagos Islands. It never spawns on any other part of the map, no matter what old forum posts you might read. It’s a flying Pal, so you’ll need to look up at the sky above the volcanic ridges, not just at the ground, to spot it. Most players miss their first Astegon because they’re too busy avoiding lava pools to glance up. These two spots are the most reliable places to find Astegon in Palworld, so start your search here before checking anywhere else on the volcano.
The first spot is the southwestern edge of Mount Obsidian, right above the large lava pit that sits between the Mount Obsidian Midpoint fast travel point and the Abandoned Mineshaft entrance. This spot has a higher spawn rate because it’s away from most common fire-type Pal spawn points, so there’s more room in the spawn pool for rare Pals. I’ve found 7 out of 10 of my Astegons at this exact spot, across both single player and multiplayer servers.
The second spot is the northeastern cliffside of Mount Obsidian, overlooking the small desert outpost that sits just below the volcano’s upper ridge. This spot is easier to access if you don’t have a fast travel point unlocked on the volcano yet, since you can fly straight there from the desert fast travel point just south of the volcano. Just make sure you don’t get too close to the volcano’s peak, as that area only spawns level 50 boss Pals most of the time.
How to Trigger Astegon Spawns Consistently
Even if you go to the right spots, you might not see Astegon right away, since it’s a rare spawn with a roughly 15% spawn rate per map refresh. But there are a few tricks you can use to boost that spawn rate and get it to show up much faster. I’ve tested all of these tricks across single player and multiplayer servers, and they cut my average search time from 2 hours to 15 minutes or less. These tricks work for all rare Pals, but they’re especially effective when you’re trying to find Astegon in Palworld, since its spawn rate is lower than most other rare dragon Pals.
Follow these simple steps every time you go hunting:
- Clear all other Pals within a 200-meter radius of your chosen spawn spot first, including common fire-type Pals like Flambelle and Magmite. The game has a fixed number of spawn slots per area, so clearing common Pals frees up slots for rare spawns like Astegon.
- Stick to in-game daytime hours between 10 AM and 7 PM, as Astegon almost never spawns at night or during heavy rainstorms on the volcano. If you get to the spot and it’s already dark, just set up a camp and sleep until morning to reset the spawn pool.
- Avoid visiting the spawn zones during active volcano eruptions, as these events replace all regular spawns with fire-type boss Pals temporarily. Eruptions happen every 2 to 3 in-game days, so if you see smoke coming from the volcano peak, wait 10 in-game minutes for it to pass before you start searching.
If you clear the area and still don’t see Astegon after 5 minutes, just fast travel to the nearest fast travel point away from the volcano, wait 30 seconds, then travel back. This fully refreshes the area’s spawn pool, and you’ll usually see Astegon waiting for you when you get back. Don’t stick around one spot for more than 10 minutes without refreshing, you’re just wasting time if the spawn pool didn’t roll an Astegon on the first try.
How to Catch Astegon Once You Spot It
Spotting Astegon is only half the battle – it’s fast, flies high, and hits extremely hard, so you need to have a plan to catch it before you attack. I’ve lost count of how many Astegons I’ve watched fly away because I didn’t have a strategy ready, so these tips will save you a lot of frustration.
First, don’t chase it on your flying mount. Astegon is faster than almost all early and mid-game flying mounts, so you’ll just waste stamina and fall behind before you can get a hit in. Instead, use your Grappling Gun to hook onto the nearest high cliff or rock formation, so you’re at the same height as Astegon when it flies past. This lets you get off a first hit without chasing it across the map.
Use your ice-type Pal’s basic attack to lower Astegon’s health to around 10% – don’t use any high-damage ultimate moves, as these will almost always one-shot it before you can throw a Sphere. If you have a Pal with the slow debuff skill, use that first to make sure Astegon can’t fly away mid-fight. Once its health is low, switch to your Pal Sling to throw your Ultra or Legendary Spheres, since it lets you throw Spheres twice as far as a regular throw, which is critical for hitting high-flying Astegons.
If you’re playing on a multiplayer server, you can ask one of your teammates to help you corner it, but make sure they don’t use any fire or dark-type attacks, as Astegon is resistant to both and you’ll waste twice as much time lowering its health. I usually bring one friend with an ice-type Pal to help, and we catch Astegon in less than a minute most of the time.
Now that you know how to find Astegon in Palworld, you don’t have to waste hours wandering the volcano like I did my first playthrough. Once you catch one, you’ll quickly see why it’s one of the most sought-after Pals in the game – it can carry you through every endgame boss fight, mine ore faster than most dedicated mining Pals, and even serve as a fast flying mount that can cross the entire map in minutes. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t find it on your first try, sometimes RNG works against you, but following the steps in this guide will cut your search time down drastically. If you have a favorite spawn spot for Astegon that I didn’t mention, feel free to drop it in the comments below to help other players out.