Ever spent a tech point on a random early-game craft you never used, like that low-tier stone furnace you replaced 3 hours later? I’ve been there too, stuck with 4 wasted points on water wells I never placed when I switched my base to a riverfront spot. If you’re tired of being locked into bad upgrade choices, learning how to reset technology points palworld is the simplest way to fix your progression path without restarting your entire save. This guide breaks down every method you can use, no mods required for most players, plus what to watch out for so you don’t lose progress mid-reset.
How to Reset Technology Points in Palworld Without Mods
For vanilla players on official or unmodded private servers, the only official way to reset your tech points is with a Memory Wipe Medallion. The devs added this item in a post-launch update after thousands of players requested a respec option, and it works for both regular and character-specific tech points. You can pick one up from most Wandering Merchants scattered across the map for 10,000 gold, or earn it as a rare drop from level 30+ alpha Pals and tower boss clears.
Using the medallion is straightforward. Open your inventory, right click the item, and confirm the pop-up prompt that appears. All spent technology points will be instantly refunded to your pool, and you can reassign them immediately from the tech menu. You don’t lose any unlocked tech you already built – existing bases, tools, weapons and crafting stations will keep working exactly as they did before the reset, even if you don’t reassign their tech points right away. I bought my first medallion at level 22 when I realized I wasted 5 points on primitive bows I stopped using once I got a crossbow, and it saved me 10+ hours of grinding to earn enough points for the high-tier feed box I needed.
You don’t have to save up for a medallion if you’re still early game, though. Players below level 15 earn tech points so quickly that it’s usually more cost effective to grind a few extra levels instead of spending 10,000 gold you could use for rare Pal eggs or building materials.
Prep Steps to Take Before You Reset Your Tech Points
Jumping straight into a reset might seem harmless, but there are a few small steps you can take to avoid annoying mistakes later. I learned this the hard way when I reset mid-build and couldn’t finish my metal workbench because I forgot I’d unassigned the tech for it mid-construction. Spend 2 minutes running through this checklist before you use a medallion or command:
- Write down any tech you use daily – this includes cooking stations, Pal work tools, and weapon recipes you rely on for regular resource runs, so you can reassign those first after reset.
- Finish any ongoing builds – if you’re halfway through placing a high-tier structure, you won’t be able to complete it if you unassign its tech post-reset, even if you already gathered all the materials.
- Confirm you have no active trade requests for crafted items – if you’re selling rare weapons to a merchant, you’ll lose access to the recipe until you reassign the points, which can delay your trade by 20+ minutes.
I also recommend saving your game right before you use the medallion, just in case you accidentally click through the prompt before you’re ready. On multiplayer servers, you can ask the admin to make a quick backup if you’re nervous about something going wrong, though resets are almost always glitch-free in the latest game version.
Modded Methods for Resetting Technology Points
If you play on a modded server or single player save, you have far more flexible options to reset tech points without spending 10,000 gold on a medallion. Most popular Palworld mod packs include a free respec option, but the exact method will depend on the mods you have installed. Always check with your server admin before using any respec commands – some servers have rules against free resets to keep progression fair for all players, and you could get banned for using commands without permission.
For single player, you can enable the admin console from the game settings, then type /ResetTechPoints to refund all your regular tech points instantly. There’s a separate command /ResetAncientTechPoints for ancient tech points spent on endgame items like rocket launchers and gravity generators. There are also small quality of life mods that add a one-click respec button directly to the technology menu, so you don’t have to open the console or track down a medallion at all.
I use this menu respec mod on my single player save because I test a lot of weird base builds, and it lets me switch between farming-focused tech and combat-focused tech in 10 seconds flat. Just make sure you download mods only from trusted sources to avoid corrupting your save file, and back up your save before installing any new mods that modify progression systems.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Resetting Tech Points
Even if you follow all the prep steps, it’s easy to make small errors that set back your progress. The most common mistake I see new players make is resetting their points right before a boss battle, then forgetting to reassign their weapon and armor tech before heading into the fight. You can’t use any weapons or armor that require tech you haven’t reactivated, even if they’re already in your inventory, so that level 35 alpha boss will one-shot you if you can’t equip your assault rifle.
A lot of players also forget that ancient technology points are separate from regular tech points. The standard Memory Wipe Medallion only resets regular tech points, so you’ll need a separate Ancient Memory Wipe Medallion to refund points spent on ancient tech. These cost 20,000 gold from Wandering Merchants, or drop from endgame tower bosses and level 45+ alpha Pals.
Another common mistake is resetting points to unlock an item you can’t even craft yet. Before you reassign points, double check that you have the required resources and Pal level to actually use the tech you’re prioritizing. There’s no point in wasting 8 points on a nuclear generator if you don’t have any uranium mines unlocked yet, or the Pals required to operate it.
At the end of the day, you don’t have to be stuck with bad tech point choices for your entire Palworld save. Whether you use the official medallion method for vanilla play or a command for modded saves, knowing how to reset technology points palworld lets you customize your progression to match your playstyle, no restarts required. Don’t be afraid to experiment with weird tech builds either – if it doesn’t work out, you can always reset and try something new. Just remember to do a quick prep check before you hit confirm, and you won’t run into any annoying issues.