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

Direhowl is the Level 14 Neutral Alpha a lot of players come looking for, and it's a solid farm. The trick is simple: the right counters damage and decent footwork. Full location, coordinates, drops, and a no-nonsense fight plan below. Here for the coords? First card, right below: 263, -540.

Updated: June 2026 Boss type: Alpha Coordinates: 263, -540
Direhowl boss in Palworld, in-game📸 In-game captureDirehowlNeutral
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Direhowl in Palworld
Direhowl
Lvl 14 Alpha Neutral
BossDirehowl
Level14
TypeNeutral
LocationEnd of the Hillside Cavern dungeon in the Windswept Hills, right behind the Plateau of Beginnings
Nearest fast travelPlateau of Beginnings
Coordinates263, -540
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Quick win — 30 secondsRoll up around level 14 with your strongest team and a ranged weapon. Lean on that weakness, keep moving, and chip it from range. Want it on your team? Drop it under ~20% HP, then chain spheres.
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Watch outDon't get greedy. Direhowl's Neutral attacks hit harder than they look, and it punishes you for standing still.
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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 Direhowl in Palworld

Direhowl is found at End of the Hillside Cavern dungeon in the Windswept Hills, right behind the Plateau of Beginnings, at coordinates 263, -540. The nearest fast travel point is Plateau of Beginnings, so you can be on top of it within seconds of unlocking it.

Strategy

How to Beat Direhowl

Best counters

Direhowl is Neutral, so lead with its weakness damage and you'll carve through its health bar fast. Pack a bow or firearm too, since poking from outside its attack range beats trading hits up close.

Fight plan

  1. Gear and level check. Be around level 14+ with a ranged weapon, and a stack of decent spheres if you want to catch it.
  2. Exploit the weakness. Send in your its weakness 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

Direhowl Drops & Why It's Worth It

✅ Reliable drops

  • Ancient Civilization Partscommon
  • Leathercommon
  • Precious Clawcommon
  • Ring of Neutral Resistancelow

🎲 Chance drops

  • Ancient Civilization Partscommon
  • Leathercommon
  • Precious Clawcommon
  • Ring of Neutral Resistancelow
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FAQ

Direhowl — Common Questions

Where do you find Direhowl in Palworld?
Direhowl is found at End of the Hillside Cavern dungeon in the Windswept Hills, right behind the Plateau of Beginnings, coordinates 263, -540. The nearest fast travel is Plateau of Beginnings.
What level is Direhowl and what type is it?
Direhowl is Level 14 and a Neutral type.
What does Direhowl drop?
Notable drops: Ancient Civilization Parts (common), Leather (common), Precious Claw (common), Ring of Neutral Resistance (low). Catch it instead of killing it to add it to your team.
How do you beat Direhowl solo?
Come in around level 14 with a strong team 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 — Direhowl is the Level 14 Neutral Alpha at 263, -540 (End of the Hillside Cavern dungeon in the Windswept Hills, right behind the Plateau of Beginnings). Bring your best team, exploit the weakness, and kite it down or catch it under 20% HP.
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