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Palworld Grintale Boss — Where to Find It & How to Beat It

Looking for Grintale, the Level 17 Neutral Alpha tucked in the Mountain Stream Grotto? If you breed at all, this is the one to catch — it's a reliable Milk rancher, which means Cake, which means a working Breeding Farm. Below: coordinates, weakness, drops, and a fight plan. Here for the coords? First card, right below: 357, -247.

Updated: May 2026 Boss type: Alpha Coordinate format: Map X, Y
Grintale in Palworld
Grintale
Lvl 17 Alpha Neutral
BossGrintale
Level17
TypeNeutral
Weak toDark
LocationMountain Stream Grotto (Bamboo Groves region)
Nearest fast travelInvestigator's Fork
Coordinates357, -247
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Quick win — 30 secondsAround level 17 with a Dark Pal and a ranged weapon does it. It hits hard up close, so poke from range, lean on Dark skills, and catch it under ~20% HP — a caught Grintale pays for itself in Milk for the rest of the save.
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Watch outGrintale is a Neutral bruiser with a nasty charge and body-slam, and no element resists it — so this is purely about footwork. Stay at range and don't eat the big melee swings.
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Coords noteThese coordinates are cross-checked from current guides; spawn pins can drift a little between patches, so double-check in-game if the first sweep comes up empty.
Location

Where to Find Grintale in Palworld

Grintale is found at Mountain Stream Grotto (Bamboo Groves region), at coordinates 357, -247. The nearest fast travel point is Investigator's Fork, so you can be on top of it within seconds of unlocking it.

Strategy

How to Beat Grintale

Best counters

Grintale is Neutral, so lead with Dark damage and you'll carve through its health bar fast. Reliable picks: Lyleen Noct, Katress. Pack a bow or firearm too — poking from outside its attack range beats trading hits up close.

Fight plan

  1. Gear and level check. Be around level 17+ with a ranged weapon, and a stack of decent spheres if you want to catch it.
  2. Exploit the weakness. Send in your Dark Pal and keep its skills on cooldown — that's where the real damage comes from.
  3. Stay mobile. Kite in a wide circle, dodge the wind-ups, and never get cornered against the terrain.
  4. Capture or finish. For the catch, chip it under ~20% HP then chain spheres during recovery windows. Just farming? Delete it — it respawns on the usual timer.
Rewards

Grintale Drops & Why It's Worth It

✅ Reliable drops

  • Ancient Civilization Parts100%
  • High Quality Pal Oil100%
  • Precious Pelt100%

🎲 Chance drops

  • Ring of Neutral Resistance +1low
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FAQ

Grintale — Common Questions

Where do you find Grintale in Palworld?
Grintale is found at Mountain Stream Grotto (Bamboo Groves region), coordinates 357, -247. The nearest fast travel is Investigator's Fork.
What level is Grintale and what type is it?
Grintale is Level 17 and a Neutral type.
What is Grintale weak to?
Grintale is weak to Dark. Lyleen Noct plus a ranged weapon is an easy answer.
What does Grintale drop?
Notable drops: Ancient Civilization Parts, High Quality Pal Oil, Precious Pelt, Ring of Neutral Resistance +1 (low). Catch it instead of killing it to add it to your team.
How do you beat Grintale solo?
Come in around level 17 with a Dark Pal and a ranged weapon, exploit the weakness, keep moving, and either capture it under ~20% HP or finish it off. Very doable with the right matchup.
TL;DR — Grintale is the Level 17 Neutral Alpha at 357, -247 (Mountain Stream Grotto (Bamboo Groves region)). Bring Dark and a ranged weapon, exploit the weakness, and kite it down or catch it under 20% HP.
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