Palia is a free-to-play online multiplayer fantasy life sim where you can live your best cozy life. Make friends with the villagers, explore and find out more about what this beautiful land has to offer or just simply kick back, relax and spend the day fishing. The choice is all yours! In Palia you can choose to improve your skills such as Bug Catching, Cooking, Fishing, Gardening and more. In this guide, we’ll be focusing on the tried and true skill of Hunting.
The Hunting Guild is run by Hassian, and you’ll find it a useful skill for gathering meat, fur, hides and more from the animals around Palia. In this guide, we’ll go through everything you need to know about Hunting.
Note: Palia is a live service game and as such this guide will be updated periodically as the game updates. This guide has been updated to include the Royal Highlands expansion.
How To Hunt
Hassian will teach you how to hunt during your first quest, ‘Learning the Ropes‘. This will unlock shortly after you read the letter from Hassian when you first enter your Housing Plot. To hunt in Palia, you’ll need a bow and arrow, and then it’s simply about tracking down your target creature and hitting them enough times to get them to drop their loot. Damage and health is dependent on the type of bow and arrow you’re using, as well as the creature you’re hunting, respectively.
When hit or shot at, animals will run away if not killed outright. Sernuk will eventually stop running, but Chapaa will instead dig into the ground to be lost forever.
Hunting Equipment
As you level up your Hunting skills, you’ll be able to buy recipes from Hassian to upgrade your equipment.
Bows
Note: If a bow is not repaired once it reaches its maximum durability, it will downgrade to the tier below it.
| Bow | Hunting Lvl | Recipe | Recipe Location | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeshift Bow | – | – | – | Infinite |
| Standard Bow | Lvl 3 | 1x Makeshift Bow 20x Sapwood Plank 5x Copper Bar | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 200 Gold | 1,000 |
| Fine Bow | Lvl 6 | 1x Standard Bow 10x Heartwood Plank 5x Iron Bar | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 1,500 Gold | 2,000 |
| Exquisite Bow | Lvl 9 | 1x Fine Bow 5x Flow-Infused Plank 5x Palium Bar | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 3,000 Gold | 3,000 |
Arrows
| Arrow | Hunting Lvl | Recipe | Recipe Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeshift Arrow | – | 5x Sapwood 1x Flint | Obtain from Hassian |
| Standard Arrow | Lvl 2 | 5x Sapwood 1x Copper Bar | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 50 Gold |
| Slowdown Arrow | Lvl 4 | 5x Sapwood 1x Copper Bar 1x Briar Daisy | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 500 Gold |
| Fine Arrow | Lvl 5 | 5x Heartwood 1x Iron Bar | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 1,000 Gold |
| Dispel Arrow | Lvl 7 | 1x Flow-Infused Wood 1x Iron Bar 1x Brightshroom | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 2,000 Gold |
Other Equipment
| Equipment | Description | Hunting Lvl | Recipe | Recipe Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter’s Horn | Can be used to track rare creatures (consumable) | Lvl 8 | 1x Elder Sernuk Antlers 3x Fur 5x Leather | Buy from the Hunting Guild Store for 2,500 Gold |
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All Creature Variations In Palia
These are the types of creatures you can hunt in Palia, with each species having a number of variations.
Note: The equipment listed is the number of arrow hits needed to fell the creature.
Chapaa
Chapaa are small, four-legged, furry creatures that are plentiful. When startled, chapaa will flee a short distance before burrowing into the ground and disappearing.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Chapaa | • 1x Any Arrow | • Orange body • Flat-beaver tail | • Kilima Valley • Bahari Bay | 10 HP | • Fur • Chapaa Meat • Spotted Chapaa Tail • Chapaa Plush |
| Striped Chapaa | • 2x Standard Arrows | • Orange body and black stripes • Flat-beaver tail | • Kilima Valley (Rare) • Bahari Bay (Common) | 30 HP | • Fur • Chapaa Meat • Striped Chapaa Tail • Striped Chapaa Plush |
| Azure Chapaa | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops cloning) • 4x Standard Arrows or • 3x Fine Arrows | • White and grey body with blue markings • Can create clones | • Bahari Bay (Southeast) | 55 HP | • Fur • Chapaa Meat • Azure Chapaa Tail • Azure Chapaa Plush |
Jaakcat
The Jaakcat resembles a hybrid between a cat and a rabbit. When a player comes within a semi-close radius, the Jaakcat may stand up straight on its two back legs and look around. When startled, it will flee very quickly in a straight line until it collides with an object, or until another arrow is fired in its direction. After a few seconds, the Jaakcat will idle, but will retain any damage taken from previous hits.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Jaakcat | • 2x Fine Arrows | • Dark red body with dark stripes • White chest, belly and muzzle | • Royal Highlands | • Jaakcat Meat • Jaakcat Fur • Jaakcat Floof • Jaakcat Plush | |
| Midnight Jaakcat | • 3x Fine Arrows | • Dark grey body • Pale grey chest, belly and muzzle | • Royal Highlands | • Jaakcat Meat • Jaakcat Fur • Midnight Jaakcat Floof • Midnight Jaakcat Plush | |
| Hollow Jaakcat | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops cloning) • 5x Fine Arrows | • Dark purple body with blue patterns • Light grey chest, belly and muzzle • Can create clones | • Royal Highlands | • Jaakcat Meat • Jaakcat Fur • Hollow Jaakcat Floof • HollowJaakcat Plush |
Masked Jaakcats
Masked Jaakcats are found within the Royal Highlands wearing masks imbued with elemental flow essence. The effects vary from each element, but all of them will have a shield that will absorb the first hit and stun the player. Unless you hit it with a Dispel Arrow first. You can also stun them if you hit around the flow shield or when the shield is lowered.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroflow Masked Jaakcat | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops shields) | • Holds an Aero-Aspected shield that covers both the front and rear • Will disappear for a few seconds at a time | • Royal Highlands – The Standing Cliffs | • Aeroflow Mask | |
| Hydroflow Masked Jaakcat | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops shields) | • Holds a constant Hydro-shield at its rear | • Royal Highlands – Enfield Shores, Kestra River, Emra’s Folly (river) | • Hydroflow Mask | |
| Pyroflow Masked Jaakcat | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops shields) | • Holds a constant Pyro-shield in the front • Will charge at the player if within range, temporarily stunning | • Royal Highlands – Enfield Manor, The Standing Cliffs | • Pyroflow Mask | |
| Terraflow Masked Jaakcat | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops shields) | • Unshielded until alerted • It can throw up a full-body flow shield | • Royal Highlands – Lonely Glen, Amber Lake, Royal Hunting Grounds, House of Nightshade | • Terraflow Mask |
Muujin
Muujin are wolf-like creatures. When startled, Muujin will run towards the nearest (choppable) tree and climb inside to hide. Chopping down the tree will release any hidden Muujin back onto the ground, and they will immediately start to run for another tree.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Muujin | • 2x Standard Arrows or • 1x Fine Arrow | • Dark grey body | • Bahari Bay (North Forest) • Elderwood (Deep Woods & Mitana Grove) | 20 HP | • Fur • Muujin Meat • Muujin Mane • Muujin Plush • 6-8 Infected Essence |
| Banded Muujin | • 3x Standard Arrows or • 2x Fine Arrows | • Dark blue-grey body | • Bahari Bay (North Forest) | 40 HP | • Fur • Muujin Meat • Banded Muujin Mane • Banded Muujin Plush • 12-16 Infected Essence |
| Bluebristle Muujin | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops invisibility) • Fine Arrows | • White mane with blue bristles • Can be invisible | • Bahari Bay • Elderwood | 90 HP | • Fur • Muujin Meat • Bluebristle Muujin Mane • Bluebristle Muujin Plush • 32-38 Infected Essence |
Ogopuu
A lizard-like creature that inhabits the bogs and shallow waters of Elderwood. When alerted, the Ogopuu can spit sticky slime at you, slowing your ability to move on the map. Ogopuu will run away in multiple directions and aim for the nearest body of water. Like Chapaa, they do not reappear once they dive into the water.
You can use a Slime Potion to reduce the Ogopuu’s slowing effects.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Ogopuu | • 4x Fine Arrows | • Blue body ridged with green dorsal fins • Flat green tail | • Elderwood | • Ogopuu Skin • Ogopuu Meat • Ogopuu Scale • Ogopuu Plush • 8-10 Infected Essence | |
| Emerald Ogopuu | • 6x Fine Arrows | • Green body ridged with green dorsal fins • Flat striped tail | • Elderwood | • Ogopuu Skin • Ogopuu Meat • Emerald Ogopuu Scale • Emerald Ogopuu Plush • 16-20 Infected Essence | |
| Waveback Ogopuu | • 8x Fine Arrows | • Black body ridged with blue dorsal fins • Flat blue tail | • Elderwood | • Ogopuu Skin • Ogopuu Meat • Waveback Ogopuu Scale • Waveback Ogopuu Plush • Sacred Flower • 42-28 Infected Essence |
Sernuk
Sernuk are deer-like creatures that are plentiful. When startled, Sernuk will flee some distance (faster than sprinting speed) and frequently switch directions, but they will eventually stop and graze.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Sernuk | • 2x Makeshift Arrows or • 1x Standard Arrow | • Brown body • White markings on chest, belly, and face • Brown antlers | • Kilima Valley • Bahari Bay | 15 HP | • Sernuk Meat • Sernuk Antlers • Sernuk Hide • Sernuk Plush |
| Elder Sernuk | • 4x Standard Arrows or • 3x Fine Arrows | • Light brown body • Dark brown back and black legs • Tall brown antlers | • Kilima Valley • Bahari Bay | 60 HP | • Sernuk Meat • Elder Sernuk Antlers • Sernuk Hide • Elder Sernuk Plush |
| Proudhorned Sernuk | • 1x Dispel Arrow (stops teleportation) | • Greyish white body and black legs • Light blue lines in fur pattern • Brown antlers • Can teleport | • Bahari Bay (North) | • Sernuk Meat • Proudhorned Sernuk Antlers • Sernuk Hide • Proudhorned Sernuk Plush | |
| Royal Sernuk Variants | • Wearing masks imbued with elemental flow essence | • Royal Highlands |
Shmole
Mushroom-like creature that burrows in the caves and rocks of the Elderwood.Shmoles live in vast networks of tunnels which they never leave. When startled, they dive into the tunnels for safety and emerge from a different hole a moment later.
| Creature Variation | Equipment | Description | Location | Health | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Shmole | • Fine Arrow | • Red cap with purple eyes • Cream stem body | • Elderwood Caves | • Staircase Mushroom • Floatfish Mushroom • Elder Clam Mushroom • Shmole Spore • Smole Plush • 5-7 Infected Essence | |
| Elder Shmole | • Fine Arrow | • Purple cap with green stripes and a green underside • Deep purple stem body | • Elderwood Caves | • Staircase Mushroom • Floatfish Mushroom • Elder Clam Mushroom • Elder Shmole Spore • Elder Smole Plush • 10-13 Infected Essence | |
| Piksii Shmole | • Fine Arrow | • Light blue with pink stripes • Luminescent pink stem body • Shield that absorbs an extra hit from arrows | • Elderwood Caves | • Staircase Mushroom • Floatfish Mushroom • Elder Clam Mushroom • Piksii Shmole Spore • Piksii Smole Plush • Sacred Flower • 29-35 Infected Essence |
Palia Game Guides
- Palia: All Recipes And Cooking Guide
- Palia: How To Romance Everyone
- Palia: Fishing Guide
- Palia: Bug Catching Guide
- Palia Elderwood Expansion: Everything You Need to Know
- Palia Radiance Rising Update: Everything You Need to Know
- Palia Royal Highlands Expansion: Everything You Need to Know
