The Combat SMG is one of the 13 fresh weapons that arrived with Palworld's 1.0 launch on July 10, 2026, and it slots into the game's Assault Rifle class. Built from Soralite Ingots, it trades raw single-shot punch for a fast, high-volume spray that keeps pressure on tough targets. If you want a late-game automatic that chews through health bars, this is the gun to chase.

 

Combat SMG at a Glance

 

Field	Detail
Class / Category	Assault Rifle (WeaponAssaultRifle)
Technology Level	68
Attack / Power	907 (Common variant; scales up to ~1587 at higher rarities)
Ammo	Not yet fully documented
Key Materials	Soralite Ingot x50, Carbon Fiber x30, Cryogenic Coolant x20, AI Core x4

 

How to Unlock & Craft

 

 

    The Combat SMG is a deep late-game unlock. You'll need to reach Technology Level 68 and spend a Technology point to add it to your craftable list — putting it firmly among the endgame arsenal rather than something you'll build on your first few days.

 

Once unlocked, the Combat SMG is crafted at the Ancient Workbench. The Common-rarity recipe calls for the following materials:

 

• Soralite Ingot x50
• Carbon Fiber x30
• Cryogenic Coolant x20
• AI Core x4

 

 

    Keep in mind these quantities cover the Common version. Higher rarities — Uncommon through Legendary — demand more of the same materials, so stockpile Soralite Ingots and AI Cores in advance if you're aiming for a top-tier roll. The Soralite Ingot requirement alone means a steady mining and smelting operation is worth setting up before you start crafting.

 

Performance & How to Use

 

 

    In Pocketpair's own words, the Combat SMG is "a submachine gun made from Soralite Ingots. Its improved magazine and ammunition enhance its suppression power." That description tells you exactly how to play it: this is a suppression weapon, designed to keep a stream of fire on a target rather than land one big hit. Its magazine size ranges from 42 to 50 rounds depending on rarity, so you can hold the trigger through extended fights before reloading.

 

    At 907 attack on the Common variant — climbing toward roughly 1587 at Legendary — the per-shot number looks modest next to slower rifles, but the SMG's strength is sustained damage. It shines against fast-moving enemies, groups of weaker foes, and any encounter where staying on target matters more than a single crit. On the ammo side, the exact ammunition type isn't spelled out in the current documentation, but the high fire rate means you should keep a healthy reserve stocked before heading into a boss fight or raid.

 

    One of 1.0's headline additions also changes how you can wield weapons like this: the Wing Pack lets you take certain firearms into aerial combat, so you can strafe and suppress targets from the air instead of fighting purely on foot.

 

Field tips:

• Treat the Combat SMG as a suppression tool — burst onto weak points and hold pressure rather than tapping single shots.
• Carry plenty of ammunition; the 42-50 round magazine empties fast in a sustained fight.
• Chase higher-rarity rolls for the attack jump toward ~1587, but budget extra Soralite Ingots and AI Cores first.
• Pair it with a Wing Pack to keep firing during aerial engagements introduced in 1.0.

 

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    The best way to farm Soralite Ingots, grind Technology points, and test late-game loadouts like the Combat SMG is on a dedicated server you control. A hosted Palworld 1.0 server stays online 24/7, supports crossplay so your whole squad can join regardless of platform, and gives you one-click backups and updates so a bad patch or a wipe never sets you back.

 

Conclusion

 

    The Combat SMG is a rewarding endgame pickup for players who prefer volume of fire over slow, heavy hits. Reaching Technology Level 68 and gathering its Soralite-heavy recipe takes commitment, but the payoff is a reliable suppression weapon that scales all the way to Legendary. Set up your material pipeline early and it'll become a mainstay of your late-game kit.

 

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