How to Get Wooden Boards in Palworld (1.0 Guide)

Q: What workbench do I need to craft Wooden Boards?

You can craft Wooden Boards at a Primitive Workbench or any higher-tier workbench. You do not need to upgrade your bench first, unlike some other materials.

TL;DR: Wooden Boards are a crafting-only material added in Palworld 1.0. You cannot find them in the world or buy them from vendors.
Unlock the recipe at Technology Tree level 15 for just 1 Technology Point.
Craft each board using 10 Wood, 5 Fiber, and 1 Nail at a Primitive Workbench or higher.
Nails need Iron Ingots, which means you need a Primitive Furnace first.
Wooden Boards are used in dozens of buildings and weapons throughout mid-game.
They are eventually replaced by High Quality Wooden Boards in late game.

Wooden Boards in Palworld are one of the most important new materials added with the Version 1.0 update. If you just updated the game or loaded an old save and found that recipes you have used before are now blocked, this is why. Wooden Boards are now required for a huge list of buildings, weapons, and crafting stations. The good news is they are not hard to make once you know where to look. This guide covers exactly how to unlock the recipe, craft Wooden Boards, and what you need them for.

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What Are Wooden Boards in Palworld?

Wooden Boards are a processed crafting material introduced in the Palworld 1.0 full release. They are essentially planks made from refined wood, and they are now baked into the recipes for dozens of items that previously only needed raw materials.

If you are a returning player from early access, you may not have the recipe unlocked at all. The game does not flag this for you, so players deep into their saves have been hitting a wall without understanding why. The fix is simple — you just need to go back to the Technology tree and grab the unlock.

For everything you need to know about starting strong in the 1.0 update, check out our Palworld 1.0 best start guide.

How to Unlock the Wooden Board Recipe

You unlock Wooden Boards through the Technology tree. Here is how to do it step by step.

Open the main menu and go to the Technology tab.
Scroll down to the level 15 tier in the tree.
Find the Wooden Board entry and unlock it using 1 Technology Point.

That is all it takes. The recipe is cheap and becomes available at any workbench right away. If you do not see Wooden Boards in your crafting list after unlocking, check if you have any mods installed that affect crafting recipes. Some older mods — especially ones that change Pal Sphere rates — can interfere with 1.0 recipes. Try disabling your mods and checking again on a clean install.

You earn Technology Points every time you level up. You can also find certain manuals that give extra tech points without leveling. Keep in mind these are different from Ancient Technology Points, which are only used on the purple blueprints in the tech tree. If you want to earn more, our guide on how to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld explains the difference between both types.

How to Craft Wooden Boards in Palworld

Once the recipe is unlocked, you can craft Wooden Boards at a Primitive Workbench or any higher-tier workbench. Each Wooden Board requires:

10x Wood
5x Fiber
1x Nail

Wood and Fiber are easy to get. Both drop from trees when you chop them. You can also collect Fiber directly from plants you find in the world. The tricky part is the Nail.

How to Get Nails for Wooden Boards

Nails are not something you pick up in the world. They are crafted at a workbench using 1 Iron Ingot per Nail. To make Iron Ingots, you need to mine Ore and smelt it in a Primitive Furnace. That means two steps before you can even craft a Wooden Board:

Mine Ore from ore deposits in the open world.
Smelt the Ore into Iron Ingots using the Primitive Furnace (unlock at level 10).
Craft Nails from the Ingots at a workbench (unlock Nails at level 10 as well).
Use the Nails alongside Wood and Fiber to craft Wooden Boards.

Ore deposits look like large brownish boulders. You need a Pickaxe to mine them. Mining Pals like Rushoar can speed this up early on. Once you have a Primitive Furnace set up and a supply of Ingots coming in, Nails become easy to produce in bulk. Setting up your base near an ore cluster makes this a lot faster.

You can learn more about setting up your stats and base economy in our guide on the best stats to level up first in Palworld 1.0.

How to Automate Wooden Board Production

Once you have the recipe, do not rely on manual crafting for long. Wooden Boards are needed in large quantities as your base grows. The best way to keep up with demand is to assign Pals with the Handiwork work suitability to your workbench. They will craft boards automatically as long as the materials are in your base storage.

You can also craft Wooden Boards at the Production Assembly Line once you unlock it. This speeds up production significantly and lets you batch-craft large stacks at once without micromanaging anything.

To make this work smoothly, make sure Wood, Fiber, and Nails are consistently stocked. Set up a dedicated logging operation using Pals with the Lumbering suitability, and keep your furnace running with Mining Pals working the ore deposits. A fully automated supply chain means you will never run short mid-build.

For help assigning Pals to your workstations efficiently, take a look at our guide on how to assign Pals to work in Palworld.

What Are Wooden Boards Used For in Palworld?

Wooden Boards are used across a very wide range of recipes. This is one of the main reasons they caught so many players off guard with the 1.0 update — the material was added to dozens of existing recipes in addition to the new ones.

Buildings That Require Wooden Boards

Breeding Farm
Clinic
Cooking Pot
Fishing Pond
Production Assembly Line
Weapon Assembly Line
Weapon Workbench
Pal Expedition Station
Mill
Various furniture items (tables, desks, and more)

Weapons That Require Wooden Boards

Primitive Sword
Sword
Musket
Refined Metal Axe
Refined Metal Pickaxe

As you can see, Wooden Boards are not a niche crafting ingredient. They sit at the heart of your mid-game base setup. If you want to build a Breeding Farm, get a Cooking Pot going, or unlock a proper Weapon Workbench, you need a solid stock of Wooden Boards on hand before you even start.

Check out our guide on how to get Fiber in Palworld to make sure your board production never slows down.

Wooden Board vs High Quality Wooden Board

These are two completely different items. Do not mix them up.

The standard Wooden Board is your mid-game material, unlocked at level 15. The High Quality Wooden Board is a separate late-game material that unlocks at level 43 and is crafted at a Production Assembly Line II. It requires different ingredients, including Hardwood, and is used for higher-tier gear like the Katana, Lily’s Spear, Pal Metal Axe, Pal Metal Pickaxe, the Hyper Glider, and the Large Fishing Pond.

Once you have a Production Assembly Line II up and running, the standard Wooden Board starts to get phased out. Think of it as the bridge material between early survival and proper base infrastructure. You will use it constantly through the mid-game, then move on to the higher quality version as you scale up.

If you have reached the Sunreach Island region, you are already moving into the tier where High Quality Wooden Boards become relevant. Our guide on how to reach Sunreach Island in Palworld can help you get there.

Tips for Farming Wooden Boards Efficiently

Set your base near ore deposits. Nails are your main bottleneck. Having a constant supply of ore means your furnace never sits idle.
Use multiple furnaces. Rather than dumping 100 Ore into one furnace, run two or three at once. Ingots come faster and Nails stack up quicker.
Assign Handiwork Pals. Any Pal with Handiwork suitability will help craft boards at your workbench automatically.
Upgrade your Pals. Pals with Level 2 Mining or Kindling skills work significantly faster than Level 1 versions. The difference adds up over time.
Stock up early. Do not wait until you need 20 boards mid-build. Produce them in batches while your base is running passively.

For more on making the most of your Pals and base setup, our guide on the best starting Pals in Palworld 1.0 is worth a read.

Where to Get Palworld

Palworld 1.0 is out now and fully available across multiple platforms. You can pick it up directly from the following stores:

You can also learn more about the game directly from the developer at the official Pocketpair Palworld page.

Related Palworld Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you find Wooden Boards in the world in Palworld?

No. Wooden Boards cannot be found on the ground, in chests, or bought from any vendor. They are a crafted-only item. You must unlock the recipe at Technology level 15 and craft them yourself at a workbench.

Why are Wooden Boards not showing in my crafting menu?

Either you have not unlocked the recipe yet, or you have a mod installed that is interfering with the 1.0 crafting system. Go to your Technology tree and check level 15. If the recipe is already unlocked and still not showing, try disabling your mods and testing on a vanilla install.

What workbench do I need to craft Wooden Boards?

You can craft Wooden Boards at a Primitive Workbench or any higher-tier workbench. You do not need to upgrade your bench first, unlike some other materials.

How many Wooden Boards do I need for the Breeding Farm?

The Breeding Farm requires Wooden Boards as part of its construction materials. The exact amount depends on your in-game recipe screen. Stock up at least 20 to 30 boards before you start building major structures to avoid stopping mid-build.

What is the difference between Wooden Board and High Quality Wooden Board?

Wooden Board is a mid-game material unlocked at level 15. High Quality Wooden Board is a separate late-game material unlocked at level 43, requiring Hardwood among other ingredients. They are not interchangeable and are used in different recipes.

Do I need Wooden Boards in Palworld multiplayer?

Yes. Wooden Boards are used regardless of whether you are playing solo or in multiplayer. Every player in a shared world will need to craft them the same way. Make sure everyone has the Technology unlock so you can all contribute to production.