Do bounty targets respawn?

New wanted posters cycle in over time, so once you've cleared a board it will eventually offer fresh targets rather than staying empty forever.

Are higher-level bounties worth more tokens?

Yes. Bounties with tougher targets and larger escorts generally reward more Bounty Tokens than low-level ones, so it's worth prioritizing them once your base and Pals can handle the fight.

If you can't take down the target, you can retreat and try again later once you're better equipped, rather than losing the bounty permanently.

Progression

How do you get Bounty Tokens in Palworld?

Answer

You get Bounty Tokens by accepting a wanted poster from a bounty board near a settlement and then defeating that target, which is usually a tough human enemy with a squad of Pals. Tougher bounties pay out more tokens, and you can turn them in afterward to buy gear and other rewards.

Where Bounty Tokens come from

Bounty Tokens are a currency tied to Palworld's wanted-poster system. Instead of dropping randomly from crates or monsters, they're earned by taking on specific human targets who are marked as wanted near towns and outposts.

Here's the basic loop:

Find a bounty board, usually posted near a settlement or checkpoint.
Read the wanted poster to see who the target is and roughly how dangerous they are.
Track down and defeat the target, who typically travels with a group of Pals for backup.
Collect the Bounty Tokens as a reward once the fight is over.

What affects how many tokens you get

Not every bounty pays the same. A few things influence the payout:

Factor	Effect on reward
Target difficulty	Tougher, higher-level targets pay more tokens
Number of guards	Bounties with more escorting Pals tend to be riskier and more rewarding
How the target is defeated	Simply defeating the target is generally what matters, not the exact method

Because payouts scale with difficulty, it's usually more efficient to save your strongest Pal team for the harder bounties rather than clearing only the easiest ones repeatedly.

Tips for farming Bounty Tokens

Bring a balanced squad of combat-oriented Pals rather than relying on a single Pal, since bounty targets often fight back with their own team.
Check multiple bounty boards across different regions instead of returning to the same one, since boards refresh independently.
Stock up on healing items and ammo before heading out, since bounty fights can run longer than typical wild Pal encounters.
Use fast travel points near settlements so you can quickly reach a bounty board, take the fight, and return to base without wasting time on the road. Our interactive map can help you spot nearby settlements and points of interest while you plan a bounty run.

Using your tokens

Once you've built up a stack of Bounty Tokens, they aren't just for show — they can be spent with the right NPC to pick up useful rewards. If you're not sure who accepts them, our guide on where to turn in Bounty Tokens walks through it.

Building a bounty-hunting team

Since bounty targets fight back with Pals of their own, it helps to plan your squad the same way you'd plan a breeding project — around clear roles like a tank, a ranged attacker, and a support Pal. If you want to breed a team specifically suited to combat, the breeding calculator can help you plan the passive skills and stats you're aiming for, and the all Pals database is useful for scouting which species make good bounty-hunting partners.

Frequently asked questions

Do bounty targets respawn?: New wanted posters cycle in over time, so once you've cleared a board it will eventually offer fresh targets rather than staying empty forever.
Are higher-level bounties worth more tokens?: Yes. Bounties with tougher targets and larger escorts generally reward more Bounty Tokens than low-level ones, so it's worth prioritizing them once your base and Pals can handle the fight.
Can I fail a bounty?: If you can't take down the target, you can retreat and try again later once you're better equipped, rather than losing the bounty permanently.