You'll likely have come across a fire arrow or poison arrow in Palworld, but you won't be able to fire it from the Old Bow you craft at the start of the game. Knowing how to switch arrow types in Palworld is simple to do, but the solution may be more inconvenient than you expect.
Not only will we be explaining how you can switch the arrows that you're using while on the go, but we've also got all the details on the different types of bows you can make in Palworld. Understanding which bows you want to carry to fire different arrow types is vital to round out your arsenal before you pick up any guns.
If you're interested in more Palworld guides, we've got a walkthrough on how to craft a bed, as well as a complete guide to all the Pal variations in the game.
Can you switch arrow types in Palworld?
It is not possible to switch the type of arrow you fire from your bow in Palworld. Instead, to shoot different types of arrows in Palworld, you'll need to use different bows to shoot each of them. This means you'll have to carry multiple different bows if you want to switch your arrow type while you're on the go in Palworld.
Unfortunately, carrying multiple bows comes at the cost of losing some inventory space to carry the elemental bow types. There are two of these bows to craft: the poison arrow bow and the fire arrow bow, which shoot poison and fire arrows respectively.
All bows in Palworld
Bows and crossbows in Palworld are some of the weakest ranged weapons, but they're better than nothing. Below is a table of all the bows you can use in Palworld. Alongside them, we've included the level you unlock them, the resources you'll need to craft them, and the respective arrow type that they use.
Bow Name | Unlock Level | Crafting Rrecipe | Compatible Arrows |
|---|---|---|---|
Old Bow | 3 | 30 wood, 5 stone, and 15 fibre | Arrows |
Fire Arrow Bow | 5 | 40 wood, 8 stone, 20 fibre, and 2 flame organs | Fire Arrows |
Poison Arrow Bow | 8 | 40 wood, 8 stone, 20 fibre, and 2 venom | Poison Arrows |
Triple Shot Bow | 10 | 50 wood, 12 stone, and 30 fibre | Arrows |
Crossbow | 13 | 50 wood, 40 stone, 10 ingots, and 5 nails | Arrows |
Fire Arrow Crossbow | 15 | 50 wood, 50 stone, 15 ingots, 5 nails, and 5 flame organs | Fire Arrows |
Poison Arrow Crossbow | 17 | 50 wood, 50 stone, 15 ingots, 5 nails, and 5 venom | Poison Arrows |
Since they're unlocked later in the game, crossbows are much more powerful than even the triple-shot bow with a significantly higher damage output. Once again, you'll need to craft three different crossbows to fire arrows of each elemental type.
That's everything there is to know about switching arrow types in Palworld. For more guides like this one, check out how to get wheat seeds in Palworld, or how to craft the Grappling Gun. We've also got all the details on Palworld's breeding mechanics.