The Metal Bat is a melee (WeaponMelee) weapon and one of the 13 new weapons added in Palworld 1.0, which launched July 10, 2026. It trades bullets for brute force, giving up-close fighters a heavy, ammo-free option that hits hard the moment you close the distance. If you like putting Pals and raiders on the back foot with a single swing, this is the tool for the job.

 

Metal Bat at a Glance

 

Field	Detail
Class / Category	Melee (WeaponMelee)
Technology Level	40
Attack / Power	500 (Common rarity)
Ammo	None — melee weapon
Key Materials	Hardwood x30, Refined Ingot x20

 

How to Unlock & Craft

 

 

    The Metal Bat unlocks at Technology Level 40. Spend a Technology point on it there and the recipe becomes available at your crafting bench. Because Tech 40 sits in the mid-to-late progression band, expect to have a functioning base, a smelter, and a steady supply chain before you can commit to it.

 

Crafting requires:

 

• Hardwood x30
• Refined Ingot x20

 

 

    Hardwood comes from chopping the larger, tougher trees scattered across the map — ideally with a Pal assigned to Logging to keep the stockpile full. Refined Ingot is the smelter product one tier above the basic Ingot, so make sure your furnace line and ore routes are humming before you queue a bat. Both materials are renewable, which means once your base is set up you can churn out replacement bats without hunting for rare drops.

 

    The listed Attack value of 500 is for the Common rarity. Higher rarities scale upward all the way to Legendary, reaching roughly ~750 attack, but they demand larger material quantities. If a bat drops or crafts at a higher rarity, treat it as a straight upgrade worth the extra resources.

 

Performance & How to Use

 

 

    In the game's own words, this is "a Metal Bat that works well in close combat. Use it to beat down anyone you don't like." That sums up its role perfectly: it is a dedicated close-range bruiser. With 500 base attack and no ammo cost, the Metal Bat shines when ranged weapons run dry or when you want to conserve bullets during long dungeon crawls and base raids.

 

    The ammo economy is its biggest selling point — there is none. You never craft rounds, never carry spare magazines, and never stop mid-fight to reload. That makes the bat a reliable sidearm for players who lead with a rifle or shotgun but want a fallback that never runs out. Just be aware that, like all melee weapons, you have to be in swinging range to deal damage, so it pairs best with mobility and good positioning.

 

    Palworld 1.0 also introduces the Wing Pack, which lets you use certain weapons during aerial combat. Keep the bat handy when you dive onto a target from above and want to open with a heavy hit before the enemy can react.

 

Quick tips

• Assign a Logging Pal and a mining/smelting line so Hardwood and Refined Ingot are always stocked for replacements and rerolls.
• Lead with a ranged weapon, then switch to the bat to finish grounded targets and save ammo.
• Chase higher rarities — the jump toward ~750 attack is a meaningful damage boost for a modest material premium.
• Use the bat as your no-reload panic button when a firefight drags on and your magazines are empty.

 

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Conclusion

 

    The Metal Bat is a clean, dependable melee pick for the Tech 40 stretch of Palworld 1.0: strong 500 base attack, no ammo to manage, and a fully renewable recipe. Craft one as your no-reload backup, chase a higher rarity when you can spare the materials, and let it carry you through the close-quarters fights where bullets run short.

 

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