After sinking 300+ hours into Palworld and capturing every Pal in the Paldex multiple times, I get why so many players are hunting for Xenolord. This endgame alien Pal packs insane damage output, can melt boss raids in seconds, and even comes with useful work skills for high-level crafting. If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out how to get Xenolord in Palworld, this guide breaks down every step you need to take, from prepping for the hunt to bringing it home safely. I’ve tested every method shared here personally, so you won’t waste time on outdated or fake tricks that don’t work.
What You Need to Prep Before You Try to Get Xenolord in Palworld
Xenolord is a level 45 endgame field boss, so you can’t show up with basic gear and expect to walk away with a successful capture. The first thing you need to confirm is that your player level is at least 45, because any lower and you’ll take 2x more damage from its attacks, plus your capture odds will drop by 40% automatically. I also recommend having a fully upgraded flying mount, because Xenolord only spawns in hard-to-reach high elevation areas that you can’t access on foot.
Before you head out for the hunt, make sure you have all these items ready to go:
- At least 20 Ultra Spheres or 10 Legendary Spheres to maximize capture odds
- A full set of Cold Resistant legendary armor to handle the freezing temperatures of its spawn biome
- Three level 42+ Ice or Dragon-type Pals with high attack stats for the battle
- 50+ high-grade healing items for both you and your party during the fight
- A fast flying mount to chase Xenolord if it tries to flee the battle area
Many new players make the mistake of showing up to hunt Xenolord as soon as they hit level 40, and they get one-shot almost immediately. Xenolord’s base attack stat is over 120, and it has a ranged dark blast attack that can knock you off your mount from 50 feet away. You don’t need to be max level to take it on, but being underprepared will just waste your resources and time. I usually bring a few extra Lifmunk effigies too, just in case I get caught off guard by a random spawn of other aggressive Pals nearby while I’m setting up for the fight.
Reliable Xenolord Spawn Locations You Can Target
Xenolord only spawns in two specific biomes, and one has a far higher spawn rate than the other. The most consistent spot to find it is the highest peaks of the Astral Mountains biome, usually between 2 AM and 6 AM in-game time. You won’t find it wandering around lower elevations, so you’ll need a flying mount that can handle high altitude without losing stamina mid-flight.
I usually set up a small base with a bed and storage chest right at the base of the tallest peak in the biome, so I can sleep through the day and head out right as its spawn window opens. That cuts down on travel time a lot, and I don’t have to worry about trekking across the map every time I want to hunt for it. If you’re playing on a multiplayer server, you might want to claim this small base spot early, because it’s a popular farming location for endgame players.
There’s also a rare chance it can spawn as a random field boss in the Volcanic Island biome during thunderstorms, but that spawn rate is less than 5%, so it’s not worth relying on for your first capture. The Astral Mountains spawn has a 25% chance of appearing every in-game night once you hit level 45, so that’s the spot you should focus on. One thing to note: if you kill Xenolord instead of capturing it, you’ll have to wait three full in-game days for it to respawn in the same spot, so be careful with your attack power once you get its health low.
Battle Strategy to Wear Xenolord Down Without Killing It
Once you spot Xenolord, don’t run straight at it with all your Pals summoned right away. That will trigger it to use its AOE dark explosion attack immediately, which can take out your entire party in one hit if they’re not properly leveled. I usually start by sending out one tanky Ice-type Pal first to draw its aggro, while I stay back and target it with a high-powered rifle to chip away at its health slowly.
You want to reduce its health to 10% or lower before you start throwing capture balls, but you don’t want to hit it too hard once it gets to that point. I switch to a weak bow with poison arrows once it’s under 20% health, so I can keep lowering its HP without accidentally landing a critical hit that kills it. Applying status effects like freeze or stun will boost your capture odds by 30%, so make sure your Pals have moves that can trigger those effects.
Don’t use fire-type moves at all, because Xenolord is resistant to fire and it will barely do any damage, plus you run the risk of burning it to death before you can capture it. I’ve made that mistake twice before, and it’s so frustrating to wait three days for it to respawn over a silly error. If Xenolord starts to run away, don’t chase it on foot. Hop on your fast flying mount and follow it from a distance, and don’t attack it while it’s moving, because that will make it run even faster. Wait for it to stop to attack a wild Pal, then you can re-engage with your party again.
What to Do After You Successfully Capture Xenolord
Right after you capture Xenolord, don’t just throw it into your base work lineup immediately. It has a very low initial friendship level, and it will likely refuse to work or even attack other Pals in your base if you don’t build trust with it first. I always take it to a quiet, open area away from my main base first, and feed it a few Galaxy Salads to boost its friendship level quickly. Galaxy Salad is its favorite food, and each one gives 50 friendship points, so three or four will be enough to get it to a neutral level where it won’t act out.
Once its friendship level is high enough, you can start using it for either battle or base work. It has a level 4 crafting skill and level 3 transport skill, so it’s great for high-end crafting stations that require a lot of heavy lifting. For battle, it’s one of the best Pals in the game for raid defense, because its dark blast AOE attack can wipe out entire waves of raiders in seconds. You can also breed Xenolord with other high-level Pals to get a variant with even better stats, but you’ll need to find a female and male Xenolord first, or use a breeding farm with special incense to boost the odds of passing down its best traits.
One common mistake players make with captured Xenolord is equipping it with the wrong Pal gear. It needs light, attack-focused gear instead of heavy defense gear, because its natural defense stat is already very high, and boosting its attack will make it far more useful in both battles and base work. I also recommend assigning it to work at a high-tech crafting station first if you’re not using it for battles, because it cuts down crafting time for endgame items by almost 30%.
Hunting for Xenolord can feel intimidating at first, especially if you’re still getting used to endgame Palworld content, but if you follow the steps we’ve laid out, you’ll have your own Xenolord in no time. Don’t rush the prep work, stick to the reliable Astral Mountains spawn, and take your time during the battle to avoid accidentally killing it. Once you learn how to get Xenolord in Palworld, you’ll wonder how you ever got through endgame raids and high-level crafting without it. It’s easily one of the most versatile and powerful Pals in the entire game, and it’s worth every bit of effort you put into capturing it.