Track this Quest in the quest log, then start from the first location shown on the mini map. Continue to the next marker whenever the log updates.
Palworld Quest Guide
Budding Quest Walkthrough
Follow these steps in order to complete “Budding”.
Complete Quest Walkthrough
How to Complete Budding
How to Start the Quest
Requirements and Preparation
Check the required Pal
Verify the required Pal species, work suitability or quest condition, then bring it to the target when it must be shown.
Find the best Pals for Budding: Lovander
Compare recommended Pals against Lovander by element matchup, usable skills and base stats.
Travel to the Quest Location
Quest location
X -444,289 · Y -137,779 · Z 7,480
Track this Quest in the log, then approach the location shown on the mini map.
Nearest fast travel
~0.38 km straight-line distance
Straight-line distance only; terrain, elevation and obstacles can make the actual trip longer.
Complete the Objectives in Order
Step 1
Find and defeat the Pal that attacked the Expedition Team.
Step 2
Defeat Cara.
Step 3
Talk to Fia.
Return or Trigger Completion
Confirm the quest log update
After the final delivery, display or conversation, check the quest log. If it did not update, verify the target and required quantity, then repeat the final interaction.
Collect the rewards
Complete the quest through the log prompt, then check the fixed and conditional rewards below.
What to Check When Stuck
Check 1
Track this Quest in the log and confirm that you reached the location shown on the mini map.
Check 2
When a Pal must be shown or obtained, verify its species, work suitability or other quest requirement before interacting.
Check 3
If a battle does not count, confirm that you defeated the Boss linked to the active Quest marker rather than a nearby ordinary spawn.
Check 4
If delivery or dialogue does not update the quest, reopen the log, check the remaining objective and repeat the final interaction.
Quest Objectives and Required Items
Objective 1
Defeat Cara
Objective 2
Talk to Fia
Quest Location
Location 1
X -444,289 · Y -137,779 · Z 7,480
Quest Rewards
EXP
5,575
Best Pals for Budding
Lovander
Check stats, skills, drops and locations.
1. Jetragon
Lovander · Target weakness: Dragon ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dragon Burst · Dragon Breath · Beam Comet · HP 115 · Shot Attack 140 · Defense 120
2. Xenolord
Lovander · Target weakness: Dragon ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dragon Cannon · Satellite Bit · Beam Slash · HP 130 · Shot Attack 120 · Defense 120
3. Eidrolon
Lovander · Target weakness: Dragon ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dragon Burst · Dragon Breath · Beam Slicer · HP 115 · Shot Attack 125 · Defense 120
4. Xenogard
Lovander · Target weakness: Dragon ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dragon Cannon · Dragon Burst · Dragon Breath · HP 110 · Shot Attack 120 · Defense 130
Check Element Matchups
Confirm the target element, then choose Pals with a favorable matchup.
Why this Pal fits
Recommendations compare elements, learnable attacks and base stats. Level, passives, equipment and player execution can change the outcome.
Find the best Pals for Budding: Lovander
Compare recommended Pals against Lovander by element matchup, usable skills and base stats.




