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
The Rookie Expedition Team Quest Walkthrough
Follow these steps in order to complete “The Rookie Expedition Team”.
Complete Quest Walkthrough
How to Complete The Rookie Expedition Team
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.
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Travel to the Quest Location
Quest location
X -328,108 · Y 98,366 · Z -431
Track this Quest in the log, then approach the location shown on the mini map.
Nearest fast travel
~0.14 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
Defeat the attacking Pal.
Step 2
Talk to the girl.
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
Talk to the girl
Quest Location
Location 1
X -328,108 · Y 98,366 · Z -431
Location 2
X -328,049 · Y 98,255 · Z -419
Location 3
X -328,242 · Y 98,265 · Z -446
Quest Rewards
EXP
330
Best Pals for The Rookie Expedition Team
Direhowl
Check stats, skills, drops and locations.
1. Frostallion Noct
Direhowl · Target weakness: Dark ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dark Ball · Shadow Burst · Spirit Flame · HP 140 · Shot Attack 140 · Defense 135
2. Necromus
Direhowl · Target weakness: Dark ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Shadow Burst · Spirit Flame · Nightmare Ball · HP 130 · Shot Attack 145 · Defense 120
3. Bellanoir
Direhowl · Target weakness: Dark ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dark Cannon · Umbral Surge · Dark Arrow · HP 120 · Shot Attack 150 · Defense 100
4. Bellanoir Libero
Direhowl · Target weakness: Dark ×1.5 · Effective attack options: Dark Cannon · Umbral Surge · Dark Arrow · HP 120 · Shot Attack 150 · Defense 100
Check Element Matchups
Confirm the target element, then choose Pals with a favorable matchup.
Why this Pal fits
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