In the vibrant chaos of Palworld, leather is one of those resources you never think about—until you suddenly need a pile of it. Whether you’re crafting gear, upgrading your base, or assembling a high-tier weapon, leather becomes a surprisingly essential material. But not all leather is created equal, and not all Pals drop it equally.

This guide breaks down exactly how to farm leather in Palworld, which Pals to target, where to find them, and the most efficient strategies for stockpiling this precious hide.

Before we start skinning anything, it helps to understand why leather is so valuable. Leather is a key crafting material in:

• Armor and clothing

• Mid- to high-level weapons

• Pal equipment (harnesses, saddles)

• Building and upgrade structures

It’s the backbone of your crafting inventory and shows up frequently in quests. Ignore it, and your base-building or combat progression might hit a wall.

The short answer: not all of them. Only certain species drop leather when defeated or captured. Here are the best Pals to target:

• Eikthyrdeer – Common in grassy biomes, drops leather consistently.

• Direhowl – Roams in forest areas, slightly tougher but worth the fight.

• Chillet – An icy Pal that also drops leather, found in tundra zones.

• Galeclaw – Has a decent drop rate and appears in higher-altitude areas.

• Vixy – Often underestimated but drops leather more often than not.

You can also check the Paldeck—any Pal that lists “leather” as a drop is fair game.

While leather Pals can be found in various regions, here are a few hot spots that are efficient and relatively safe:

1. Grassy Hills (Early Game)

   • Home to Eikthyrdeer and Vixy.

   • Low-level threats, great for beginners.

2. Moonless Forest (Mid-Game)

   • Spawns Direhowl and Galeclaw.

   • Good for farming multiple resources in one go.

3. Frostbound Peaks (Late Game)

   • Chilllets run rampant here.

   • Bring heat-resistant gear and fire-type Pals.

There’s a method to the madness. If you want to get more leather without wasting resources or time:

• Use Capture Over Kill : Capturing a Pal often yields more loot than simply defeating it.

• Equip Drop Rate Boosters : Some gear boosts material drops from Pals.

• Farm During Events : Palworld sometimes features limited-time spawns with boosted drop rates.

• Level Your Combat Pals : The faster the fight, the faster the farm.

Also, consider creating a dedicated leather farm route across your map. Fast travel makes repeated runs efficient.

Once you have a good stash, you’ll use leather at several key workbenches:

• Weapon Workbench II

• Clothing Workbench

• Pal Gear Workbench

• Production Assembly Line

From guns to gliders to saddles—leather touches nearly every system in the game.

Not up for grinding in the wild? Try these backup options:

• Merchant Trading : Some vendors sell leather, especially in later zones.

• Base Automation : Assign Pals to hunt and gather automatically.

• Pal Condensation : Fuse lower-tier Pals to extract resources, including leather.

While these methods are slower, they work in tandem with active farming.

A few tips to save you time and pain:

• Don’t farm random low-tier Pals thinking they might drop leather.

• Avoid overkilling leather Pals with AoE damage; sometimes, you lose drops.

• Watch your inventory cap – leather is lightweight but adds up quickly.

Always check your Paldeck and optimize your loadout before heading out.

Leather might not sparkle like a rare ore or dazzle like Pal Crystals, but it’s the quiet MVP of your crafting empire. Whether you’re suiting up for battle, outfitting your Pals, or reinforcing your base, leather is the silent workhorse that holds your progress together.

So don’t sleep on it. Farm smart, equip well, and may your inventory always have room for just a little more leather.