Palworld: How to Farm the Applied Technique Books for +1 Work Level

Applied Technique Books are like golden tickets for your Pals in Palworld. These rare treasures boost a Pal’s work skill level by +1, making them absolute powerhouses for tasks like mining, watering, and kindling. Introduced in the Feybreak Update, they’re the go-to upgrade item for players who want maximum efficiency without endless breeding. If you’re ready to grind (and maybe rage a little), let’s dive into how to get these elusive books and optimize your farming strategies!

How to Farm the Applied Technique Books for +1 Work Level

Applied Technique Books are rare consumable items that boost a Pal’s work level by +1 in specific tasks. Think of them as performance-enhancing potions but for productivity—minus any side effects (unless you count addiction to farming).

• Key Features:
  • Single-Level Boost: Adds +1 to a specific skill, like Mining or Handiwork.
  • Non-Inheritable: Boosted skills don’t carry over through breeding.
  • Base Optimization Tool: Perfect for fine-tuning smaller, easier-to-manage Pals instead of relying on behemoths like Jormuntide Ignis.

Whether you’re looking to max out a Pal’s efficiency or just flex on your friends with a team of overachievers, these books are the way to go.

Where to Find Applied Technique Books

Here’s where the grind begins. Applied Technique Books have abysmal drop rates, so patience (and save-scumming) is key.

1. Level 60 Dungeon Chests: All the dungeons have the same drop rate. I recommend that you run the ones you finish the fastest or has other items that you want.
   • Drop Rate: ~0.1% chance per chest. Ouch.
   • Runs per Book: 500
   • Why Try It? With multiple chests per dungeon, you can stack attempts quickly. Plus, dungeon runs are great for farming other loot.
   • Pro Tip: Use save scumming. Save before opening chests, and reload if the drops disappoint.
2. Supply Drops
   • Drop Rate: ~0.1% chance per chest.
   • Runs per Book: 1000
3. Level 60 Small Chests (Oil Rigs)
   • Drop Rate: ~0.1% chance per chest.
   • Runs per Book: 47.6
   • NOTE: On average, you’ll get one Applied Technique Book for every 32 Oil Rig runs. With each full clear taking about 40 minutes, that’s roughly 21 hours of farming, including 5 hours spent on the Oil Rig itself. Keep in mind, Level 55 and early-game Oil Rigs won’t drop the book.
4. Level 60 Big Chests (Oil Rigs)
   • Drop Rate: ~1% chance per chest. Slightly better, but still a grind.
   • Runs per Book: 100
   • Why Try It? Oil rigs have fewer enemies and less stress compared to dungeons.
   • Recommended Gear: Bring high-level weapons and ammo for faster clears.
5. Sanctuary Chests
   • Confirmed Drops: Applied Technique Books occasionally spawn here.
   • Best For: Late-game players who want to gamble on better drop rates.
6. NPC Quest Rewards (Arrogant Pal Critics)
   • 1 Book from every Pal Critic around the map.
   • Focus On: Challenges offering Handiwork, Watering, and Transport skill books.
7. One free book from the NPC in the cave on -912, -1318.

Farming Tips and Tricks

1. Master Save Scumming: Save scumming is your best friend here. Save before looting a chest, then reload if you don’t get what you want. It’s not cheating—it’s strategic.
2. Prioritize Routes: Focus on dungeons with multiple chests or oil rigs with big loot boxes. The more chests, the higher your chances.
3. Maximize Output with Strong Pals: Equip your raid team with fast and tanky Pals to clear enemies quickly and avoid time-wasting retries.
4. Don’t Skip NPC Challenges: Some NPCs reward skill books, so tackle these quests whenever possible. Even if the drops aren’t confirmed, completing them won’t hurt.

Are These Books Worth the Grind?

Absolutely—if you’re the kind of player who loves optimization. These books let you:

• Boost Smaller Pals: Keep your base tidy by avoiding oversized Pals like Jormuntide Ignis.
• Create Multi-Taskers: Level up versatile Pals for multiple roles (e.g., Watering and Transport).
• Prepare for Late-Game Farming: Stockpile books for end-game perfection.

If you’re more casual, though, the grind might feel excessive. Focus on breeding Level 4 Pals and revisit farming later when you need that extra push.

Wrapping Up

Farming Applied Technique Books in Palworld is no walk in the park, but the payoff is sweet if you’re aiming for a hyper-efficient base. With the right farming strategies, some save-scumming magic, and a lot of determination, you’ll be swimming in books before you know it—or rage-quitting (hopefully not).

Whether you’re optimizing your base for production or just want the bragging rights, these books are worth the grind. Now get out there, start farming, and let those Pals hit their peak performance!