Get Ancient Civilization Parts in Palworld by defeating or capturing Alpha bosses, dungeon bosses, or Lucky Pals, opening rare chests, and using expeditions.
You need this material for recipes including the Egg Incubator, Grappling Gun, and Pal Essence Condenser. Start with the item you want to craft, check its requirements, and choose a source below. Capturing works for all three Pal-based sources, so defeating them is not your only option.
Identify Ancient Civilization Parts
Where can you get Ancient Civilization Parts?
There are five acquisition methods for Ancient Civilization Parts. Pick the one that fits what you are already doing, rather than treating every material run as a separate project.
| Source | How to obtain Parts | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha bosses | Defeat or capture an Alpha boss | Players who want a boss-combat source |
| Dungeon bosses | Defeat or capture a dungeon boss | Players already exploring dungeons |
| Lucky Pals | Defeat or capture a Lucky Pal | Players who encounter one while exploring |
| Rare chests | Open rare chests, which can contain Parts | Players collecting chest loot |
| Expeditions | Obtain Parts through expeditions | Players using expeditions as a material source |
Should you defeat or capture bosses?
Both Alpha bosses and dungeon bosses can provide Ancient Civilization Parts when defeated or captured. Choose capture if you also want the Pal; you do not need to defeat it just to make the encounter count as a Parts source.
The same choice applies to Lucky Pals. If you encounter one, capturing it is a valid acquisition method alongside defeating it.
Can you get Parts without capturing or defeating Pals?
Yes. Rare chests can contain Ancient Civilization Parts, and expeditions can also provide them. These are useful alternatives when your immediate plan does not involve an Alpha boss, dungeon boss, or Lucky Pal encounter.
Check rare chests for materials
How should you plan an Ancient Civilization Parts run?
Start with the recipe, not the material stack. An Egg Incubator and a Legendary Rocket Launcher both use Ancient Civilization Parts, but your immediate crafting target should determine how many you need to collect.
Use this checklist before heading out:
- Open the recipe for your next item and check its Ancient Civilization Parts requirement.
- Compare that requirement with the Parts you already have.
- Choose an acquisition method, such as an Alpha boss encounter or a dungeon run.
- Capture or defeat the qualifying Pal, or collect Parts through rare chests and expeditions.
- Check your total against the recipe before committing Parts to another craft.
For a combat-focused plan, choose Alpha bosses or dungeon bosses because both directly provide a way to obtain Parts. If you are already opening rare chests or using expeditions, include those sources rather than ignoring them.
If your recipe asks for a Core instead, switch to the Ancient Civilization Core farming guide. Matching the recipe name first saves you from pursuing the wrong material.
What can you craft with Ancient Civilization Parts?
Ancient Civilization Parts appear in base equipment, weapons, shields, and other gear recipes. The Egg Incubator is one reason to collect them, but it is far from their only use.
Base equipment and utility items
These recipes require Ancient Civilization Parts:
| Recipe group | Items that use Parts |
|---|---|
| Incubators | Egg Incubator, Electric Egg Incubator |
| Base equipment | Pal Essence Condenser, Antique Dresser |
| Other utility items | Hip Lantern, Homeward Thundercloud |
| Grappling equipment | Grappling Gun, Mega Grappling Gun, Giga Grappling Gun, Hyper Grappling Gun |
| Sphere launchers | Single-shot Sphere Launcher, Scatter Sphere Launcher, Homing Sphere Launcher |
| Shields | Mega Shield, Giga Shield, Hyper Shield, Ultra Shield |
| Other equipment | Ability Glasses, Ring of Mercy |
Check the Egg Incubator recipe
Weapons and Legendary equipment
Lily's Spear and the Decal Gun Set also require Ancient Civilization Parts. Legendary weapon recipes that use them include the Legendary Old Bow, Legendary Crossbow, Legendary Handgun, Legendary Musket, Legendary Single-shot Rifle, and Legendary Assault Rifle.
The material also appears in the Legendary Double-Barreled Shotgun, Legendary Pump-action Shotgun, and Legendary Rocket Launcher recipes. Finishing an early utility craft does not make your remaining Parts irrelevant.
Legendary clothing and armor recipes use Parts, too. Examples include the Legendary Cloth Outfit, Legendary Pelt Armor, Legendary Metal Armor, Legendary Metal Helm, and Legendary Pal Metal Helmet.
If another ingredient becomes the bottleneck, check the Palworld rare resource locations guide for the material you need next.
Common mistakes
Defeating a Pal you wanted to capture
Alpha bosses, dungeon bosses, and Lucky Pals can provide Parts through capture. If you want that Pal as well as the material, choose capture rather than assuming a defeat is required.
Spending Parts before checking your next recipe
The Grappling Gun, Pal Essence Condenser, shields, and Legendary equipment all compete for Ancient Civilization Parts. Check your next intended craft before committing the material to an optional recipe.
Treating stack size as weight capacity
Ancient Civilization Parts have a weight of 1 and a maximum stack of 9999. Those are separate item properties, so keep the weight in mind when managing a large collection.
Pro tips
- Already exploring a dungeon? Its boss is a Parts source, making it a sensible target during that visit.
- Want the Pal and the material? Capture an Alpha boss, dungeon boss, or Lucky Pal. Capture is a supported acquisition method for each.
- Collecting for equipment? Check shields and Legendary recipes before spending your remaining Parts on another item. Both equipment groups use the material.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to defeat bosses to get Ancient Civilization Parts?
No. Capturing Alpha bosses and dungeon bosses also provides a way to obtain Parts. Lucky Pals can likewise provide them through defeat or capture.
Can rare chests contain Ancient Civilization Parts?
Yes. Rare chests are one of the acquisition methods, alongside Alpha bosses, dungeon bosses, Lucky Pals, and expeditions.
Why do older references call them Paldium Crystal?
Ancient Civilization Parts were introduced in Early Access 0.1.2.0, when the item was called Paldium Crystal. Recipe requirements can change with updates, so check your current recipe before committing materials.
Do you still need Parts after crafting an Egg Incubator?
Yes, if you plan to craft other recipes that require them. The Electric Egg Incubator, Pal Essence Condenser, grappling equipment, shields, and several Legendary items also use Parts. For help gathering your next recipe's ingredients, browse the Palworld resource guide collection.
