Palworld Kinship Bounty Farming: Officers & Bases

To farm Kinship efficiently in Palworld, focus on defeating Bounty Officers and raiding their enemy bases, as both drop Kinship directly. This guide explains the best methods, what to bring, and how to maximize your Kinship yield per run.

Formula

The calculator estimates Kinship you can earn per run and per hour. The formula is:

Kinship per run = Kinship per kill × Kills per run

Kinship per hour = Kinship per run ÷ (Time per run in minutes ÷ 60)

Variables:

• Time per run (t) – total minutes spent on one farming run, from leaving base to returning.
• Kinship per kill (k) – average Kinship earned from each Bounty Officer or high-level enemy. Default is 15, but this varies by level and type.
• Kills per run (n) – how many officers or elite enemies you defeat in that run.

Use this to compare different routes or decide if a longer expedition is worth the travel time.

Worked Example

Using the default values: t = 10 min, k = 15, n = 5.

Kinship per run = 15 × 5 = 75

Kinship per hour = 75 ÷ (10 ÷ 60) = 75 ÷ 0.1667 = 450

So with 5 kills in 10 minutes, you earn 75 Kinship per run and 450 per hour.

What Are Bounty Officers and Enemy Bases?

Bounty Officers are special NPCs marked on your map with a red icon. They are powerful human enemies that respawn after a while. Defeating them rewards you with Kinship, which is a currency used to buy rare items, including Ancient Civilization Parts and Technology Points.

Enemy bases are hostile settlements (often Syndicate or Free Pal Alliance camps) that contain multiple enemies and a chest. Clearing the base and defeating the boss inside also grants Kinship. These bases respawn after a few in-game days.

How to Farm Kinship Efficiently

The best strategy combines both methods in a single route:

1. Mark all Bounty Officers on your map (they appear as red skulls).
2. Plan a circular route that passes by 3-4 officers and 1-2 bases.
3. Fast travel between zones if the officers are far apart – but remember travel time counts.
4. Use a fast flying mount (like a Nitewing or a Jetragon if you have one) to cut travel time.
5. Kill the officer, loot the body – Kinship is added automatically, but they also drop ammo and gold.
6. Clear the base, open every chest – the large chest in the main building gives the most Kinship.
7. Return to base to reset – sleeping or waiting 24 hours in-game speeds up respawns.

Best Locations for Bounty Officers

Not all officers are equal. Higher-level officers (level 30+) give more Kinship. Good early-game spots include the areas around Fort Ruins and Desolate Church. Mid-game, the Mount Obsidian area has several level 35+ officers. Late-game, the Astral Mountains and Sacred Mountain have level 45+ officers that drop 30+ Kinship each.

Check your map for the red icons – they are random per world, but they tend to cluster near landmarks. If you see a cluster of 3-4, that’s your ideal farming loop.

Enemy Base Raiding Tips

Raising bases is riskier but often yields more Kinship per minute because you get multiple kills plus chest loot. Here’s what to do:

• Scout first – use a flying mount to see enemy levels before engaging.
• Bring a strong Pal – a tank like a Mammorest or a DPS like a Blazehowl works well.
• Use a shield – human enemies use guns, so a shield is essential.
• Kill the boss last – the boss drops the most Kinship, but if you kill it first, the minions may despawn.
• Loot everything – even small chests can contain Kinship or valuable items.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

A common mistake is ignoring the respawn timer. Officers respawn after about 1 in-game day (roughly 24 real minutes). If you clear an area and come back immediately, nothing will be there. Plan your route to take at least 30 real minutes, or wait/sleep between runs.

Another misconception is that only Bounty Officers give Kinship. Actually, any high-level human enemy (like Syndicate thugs) can drop Kinship, but officers guarantee it. Also, some players think Kinship is only for trading – it’s also used to unlock certain technology, so don’t spend it all early.

Comparing Farming Methods

Here’s a quick comparison:

• Bounty Officers only – safer, faster kills, but fewer Kinship per hour if you travel a lot.
• Enemy bases only – more Kinship per run, but higher risk and longer time.
• Combined loop – best overall, but requires a good mount and route knowledge.

If you’re low-level, stick to officers. If you have a strong team, do bases. If you’re experienced, combine both.

Expeditions and Other Sources

Expeditions are a passive way to earn Kinship. Send Pals on expeditions from your base’s Expedition Station. Higher-level expeditions (like the Sand Dunes or Volcano) yield more Kinship, but take longer. This is a good background activity while you actively farm officers.

Also, defeating tower bosses for the first time gives a large Kinship bonus, but they don’t respawn for farming. Opening chests in dungeons and ruins also gives Kinship, so add a dungeon to your route if you have time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Bounty Officers respawn?

Yes, they respawn after roughly one in-game day (about 24 real minutes). You can speed this up by sleeping in a bed or waiting at a campfire.

What is the best level to farm Kinship?

It depends on your gear. Level 30+ is comfortable for most players. At level 40+, you can handle the high-level officers in the Astral Mountains for 30+ Kinship each.

Can I get Kinship from PvP?

No, Kinship is only from PvE activities. Player kills don’t reward Kinship.

How much Kinship do I need for the best items?

Rare schematics and technology can cost anywhere from 500 to 2000 Kinship. Save up for the important ones like the Assault Rifle or Jetpack.

Is it better to farm officers or bases?

Bases give more Kinship per run, but officers are safer and faster. For most players, a mix is best. Use the calculator above to compare your actual rates.

Do I need to loot the body for Kinship?

No, Kinship is added automatically when you defeat the enemy. You don’t need to loot the body for Kinship, but looting gives other items.

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in t | Time per run | min | 10 | 1 | 600
in k | Kinship per kill | - | 15 | 1 | 1000
in n | Kills per run | - | 5 | 1 | 100
out total | Kinship per run | - | k * n | 0
out rate | Kinship per hour | /h | (k * n) / (t / 60) | 0