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How do you unlock the glider in Palworld?
Answer
The Glider unlocks early in the technology tree, typically around character level 6-8, for a small number of Technology Points. Craft it at a Primitive Workbench once unlocked, equip it, then jump from height and hold the glide input to soar instead of falling.
The Glider is one of the first real mobility tools in Palworld, and getting it early makes exploring cliffs and Towers far less tedious.
Quick answer
Unlock the Glider from the technology tree at roughly character level 6-8, spending a small number of Technology Points. Craft it at a Primitive Workbench, equip it in your gear slot, then jump from an elevated point and hold the glide input to descend slowly across distance instead of falling straight down.
1. Reach the right level
The Glider sits early in the standard technology tree, well before flying mounts. Keep an eye on your available Technology Points as you level and grab it as soon as it appears — it's inexpensive relative to its usefulness.
2. Craft it at a Primitive Workbench
Once unlocked in the tree, the Glider is crafted at the basic Primitive Workbench using common early materials, so there's no need to wait for a later-tier station.
3. Equip it
The Glider goes into your gear slot like a weapon or tool. Make sure it's equipped before attempting to use it — an unequipped Glider in your inventory does nothing.
4. Use it correctly
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Climb to an elevated point (cliff, tower, tall structure) |
| 2 | Jump off the edge |
| 3 | Hold the glide input to deploy the Glider |
| 4 | Steer with movement keys while descending |
| 5 | Land and the Glider auto-retracts |
5. Good early uses
- Descending safely from Tower tops or cliff faces instead of taking fall damage
- Crossing gaps and gorges that would otherwise require a long detour
- Escaping a bad fight by gliding off a ledge
6. It's a stepping stone, not a mount
The Glider only slows a fall and adds horizontal distance — it can't gain altitude or fly indefinitely. Once you unlock proper flying mounts later, they take over for genuine aerial travel, but the Glider remains useful for quick descents throughout the game.
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Frequently asked questions
- What level do you unlock the Glider in Palworld?
- It becomes available in the early technology tree, generally by around level 6-8, well before most mount options unlock.
- Do you need a workbench to craft the Glider?
- Yes, it's crafted at a Primitive Workbench using early-game materials once its technology entry is unlocked.
- Can the Glider replace flying mounts?
- No, the Glider only slows a fall and covers horizontal distance from height; flying mounts provide true powered flight with much greater range.
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