To use a Training Manual in Palworld, open your inventory, right-click the manual, and select a Pal from your active party to instantly grant it EXP.
Training Manuals are single-use consumables that feed experience points directly to your Pals, letting you skip the grind and push a newly caught or bred companion toward the level cap. They are destroyed on use, and the process works just like feeding them a piece of food. Because they only grant Pal EXP—not player EXP—they are strictly for leveling your team.
Training Manual variants and EXP values
| Manual Variant | EXP Granted | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Training Manual (S) | 200 EXP | Confirm value. Best used on low-level Pals. |
| Training Manual (M) | Unconfirmed | Community-reported; treat as patch-dependent. |
| Training Manual (L) | 10,000 EXP (unverified) | One source claims 10,000; others only say a “large amount.” |
| Training Manual (XL) | Unconfirmed | Described as a “substantial amount.” Values are not officially listed. |
Training Manuals come in four size tiers: Training Manual (S), Training Manual (M), Training Manual (L), and Training Manual (XL). Each variant grants a progressively larger chunk of experience, though the exact numbers for the upper tiers are murky. All four variants share a weight of 0.1 and a base sell price of 1 Gold, making them easy to stockpile without encumbering your character.
How to apply a Training Manual to a Pal
STEP 1/4
Open your inventory
Access your character’s inventory screen to view your consumable items.
STEP 2/4
Right-click the manual
Locate the Training Manual in your bag and right-click it to bring up the Pal selection prompt.
STEP 3/4
Select a party Pal
Click the Pal you want to level from your active party to feed them the manual.
STEP 4/4
Confirm the EXP gain
Check the experience bar under the Pal’s name in the top corner to verify it increased.
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Common mistakes and confusions
The most frequent mix-up is confusing Training Manuals with Technical Manuals (like the High Grade Technical Manual). Technical Manuals are entirely separate consumables used to unlock new active skills for Pals, not to gain EXP. If you are looking to teach your Pal a new combat move, a Training Manual will not help you.
Acquiring and optimizing Training Manuals
You can find manuals scattered across the world in dungeon chests and Wildlife Sanctuary treasure chests. Raid Bosses like Bellanoir are also a reliable source for the larger tiers, dropping everything from S to L manuals depending on the encounter. For endgame scaling, the most efficient method is the Mimogs farm loop: breed Mimogs—ideally with the “Philanthropist” passive to speed up egg production—raise them to level 20, and butcher them at the Pal Disassembler for a steady supply of Training Manuals (XL).
Adjust your world EXP multiplier to 3x or higher before using Training Manuals to drastically reduce the number of manuals you need to burn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Training Manual on a Pal that is not in my party?
No. The Pal must be in your active party to receive the EXP. When you right-click the manual, the game prompts you to select from your party roster, so base-stored Pals are ineligible until you swap them in.
What is the difference between a Training Manual and a Technical Manual?
Training Manuals grant instant EXP to level up your Pal. Technical Manuals (like the High Grade Technical Manual) are separate items used to unlock new active skills for Pals. They do not provide any experience points.
How many XL manuals does it take to level a Pal from 1 to 55?
Community estimates conflict heavily and should be treated as patch-dependent. One reported result claims it takes 23 Training Manuals (XL) on a 3x EXP world setting, and 69 on default 1x settings. However, other early players’ numbers suggest it only takes around 9 XL manuals to go from level 1 to 50. Treat all manual-count formulas as uncertain.
Can I craft or buy Training Manuals?
No. Training Manuals cannot be crafted or purchased from merchants. Training Manual (S) specifically is never sold or dropped by Pals. You must acquire all variants through chest loot, Raid Bosses, or the Mimogs butchering farm loop.
Do Training Manuals give the player character EXP?
No. Training Manuals only grant EXP to the Pal they are used on. They do not provide any experience points for your player character.
