How to Get Leather in Palworld: Farming & Early Game Strategy
Leather is a valuable resource in Palworld, crucial for crafting saddles, armor, and gear for Pals. Here’s how to collect it efficiently—whether by hunting, buying, or farming coins early game.
Why Leather Matters
You’ll need leather for:
- Saddles (e.g., for flying or mountable Pals)
- Armor upgrades and crafting refined cold- or heat-resistant sets
- Partner gear like Daedream’s Necklace or feed bags
These boost both your character’s survivability and functionality in the world.
For a full rundown of crafting and gear progression, check our Palworld Server Setup & Settings Guide.
Best Pals That Drop Leather
Both capturing and defeating certain Pals can yield leather. Focus on early-game targets like:
- Foxparks, Eikthyrdeer, and Melpaca — most accessible early on
Other notable drops include Fuack, Rushoar, Direhowl, and Vixy
How to Get Leather Fast
1. Hunt Leather-Possessing Pals
Head to regions with common spawns for Foxparks, Melpaca, or Eikthyrdeer. Both killing and capturing them yields leather and helps build XP.
Strategy tip: Capture up to 10 of a Pal and then butcher them for double drops.
2. Purchase from Merchant
Found leather costs 150 Gold per piece from a Wandering Merchant—often located at the Small Settlement. It’s pricey early game but viable if you’ve stockpiled coins
Pro tip: Build a Ranch and assign Mau or Mau Cryst to generate passive income. Spend those coins on leather to save time
Reddit Tips from Players
On r/Palworld, players agree:
“Farm cash drops and buy leather from the Wandering Merchant.”
“Capture the merchant with rare spheres to stock up manually.”
This method turns leather into a readily available resource once your economy is strong
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Palworld/comments/19c42gs/is_it_possible_to_farm_leather_at_base/
Quick Summary Table
| Method | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt Drop-Pals (e.g., Foxparks) | Free resource + XP boost | Requires exploration or combat |
| Buy from Merchant | Fast and easy | Costs 150 Gold each |
| Ranch–Coin to Leather | Indirect automation | Slower and resource-dependent |
Related Guides
- How to Install Mods for Palworld Servers
- How to Find Pure Quartz in Palworld
- Successful Early Game Builds
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Quick takeaways: Hunt Leather-dropping Pals early, buy if you're wealthy, or build a Ranch and funnel coin into gear. Leather isn’t farmable via ranch — it’s a resource that rewards effort, economy, or exploration.