Palworld Salvage Guide: Who Can Salvage, All 2,949 Points & Reward Pools
Water element OR swim type mount. Far looser than the in-game hint.
Equip a fishing rod, ride a mount, hold the interact key near a salvage point on the sea, and you can pull up Giant Pal Soul, Ultimate Sphere, Coralum Ore, Pal Reverser, and rare schematics like Advanced Fishing Rod (Depresso) Schematic. But who can actually salvage does not match the in-game hint: you do not need a swim mount, the Water element alone is enough. This guide covers the complete eligibility rules, all 21 eligible mounts, the reward pools, and efficiency tips.
Mechanics at a Glance
- Salvage points only appear on water. There are 2,949 across the map, split into two tiers: Rank 1 and Rank 2.
- You need a fishing rod equipped and must be riding a mount. Hold the interact key near a salvage point to pull items up.
- When the riding check fails, the game tells you to ride a water Pal. The real check is looser than that message.
Who Can Salvage: the Real Rules
In-Game Hint vs the Actual Check
The hint says ride a water Pal, but the actual internal check is an OR of two rules:
- Water element route: the ridden Pal's elements include Water.
- Swim mount route: the ridden Pal belongs to the game's internal water traversal type (a swim mount).
Water-element flying mounts can salvage: hover above the sea on Suzaku Aqua, Faleris Aqua or Panthalus and pull items up. This is the most easily overlooked group.
Water-element land mounts also qualify: land mounts like Broncherry Aqua and Blue Slime, plus the amphibious Ophydia and Relaxaurus.
Non-water swim mounts can salvage too: Azurobe Cryst and Whalaska Ignis have no Water element at all, yet they pass via the second route.
The Full List of Eligible Mounts (21)
Group A: pure Water element qualifies (not swim-type, 10)
| Pal | Element(s) | Mount Type | Qualifying Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzaku Aqua |  Water | Flying | Element |
| Faleris Aqua | Water | Flying | Element |
| Panthalus | Water | Flying | Element |
| Shaolong |  DragonWater | Flying | Element |
| Elphidran Aqua | DragonWater | Flying | Element |
| Broncherry Aqua |  GrassWater | Land | Element |
| Blue Slime | Water | Land | Element |
| Polapup |  IceWater | Land (amphibious) | Element |
| Relaxaurus | DragonWater | Land (amphibious) | Element |
| Ophydia | GrassWater | Land (amphibious) | Element |
The amphibious mounts in Group A qualify on element alone; their partner skill text says a generic move, not move on water.
Group B: swim-type without Water element (2)
| Pal | Element(s) | Mount Type | Qualifying Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azurobe Cryst | IceDragon | Swim | Mount type |
| Whalaska Ignis | Ice Fire | Swim | Mount type |
Group C: dual qualification (Water element and swim-type, 9)
| Pal | Element(s) | Mount Type | Qualifying Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azurobe | WaterDragon | Swim | Both |
| Jormuntide | DragonWater | Swim | Both |
| Surfent | Water | Swim | Both |
| Neptilius | Water | Swim | Both |
| Solmora | Water | Swim | Both |
| Solmora Lux | Water Electric | Swim | Both |
| Ghangler |  DarkWater | Swim | Both |
| Ghangler Ignis | FireWater | Swim | Both |
| Whalaska | IceWater | Swim | Both |
Borderline Counterexamples: These Cannot Salvage
What the check ignores matters just as much:
Amphibious land mounts are not swim mounts: Chillet swims fast but is neither swim-type nor Water, and is verified unable to salvage in game. Polapup Terra and Rainbow Slime are the same case.
Same-family variant pairs (where the element decides everything)
| Can salvage | Cannot salvage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxaurus | Relaxaurus Lux | Whether the secondary element is Water |
| Polapup | Polapup Terra | Same as above |
| Surfent | Surfent Terra | Both element and mount type differ |
| Jormuntide | Jormuntide Ignis | The left one is also a swim mount |
Salvage Points & Rewards
Point Distribution
All 2,949 salvage points sit on water, in two tiers. The map tool includes every point with rank filters:
- Rank 1 salvage points, 776 in total (open the map)
- Rank 2 salvage points, 2173 in total (open the map)
Reward Pools
Each pull rolls 5 independent slots. Items within a slot are mutually exclusive, and a slot whose probabilities sum below 100% may drop nothing. These pools match the salvage card in the drops tool:
Rank 1 (salvage, common)
Slot 1
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coin | 38.8% | 1000~1300 |
| Small Pal Soul | 25.9% | 1~2 |
| Silver Key | 12.9% | 1~2 |
| Hyper Sphere | 6.5% | 1 |
| Low Quality Recovery Meds | 6.5% | 1~3 |
| Recovery Meds | 2.6% | 1~3 |
| Advanced Technical Manual | 1.3% | 1~3 |
| Ancient Technical Manual | 1.3% | 1~3 |
| Ruby | 1.3% | 1~3 |
| Training Manual (M) | 1.3% | 1~3 |
| Medical Supplies | 1.3% | 1~3 |
| Training Manual (L) | 0.388% | 1~3 |
Slot 2
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coin | 86.8% | 1300~1500 |
| Giga Sphere | 8.7% | 2~4 |
| Pal Reverser | 3.5% | 1 |
| Beginner Fishing Rod (Gumoss) Schematic | 0.999% | 1 |
Slot 3
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Coralum Ore | 30% | 1~2 |
Slot 4
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Bait | 25% | 2~3 |
Slot 5
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Coin | 0.5% | 3~8 |
Rank 2 (salvage, rare)
Slot 1
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Pal Soul | 44.2% | 1 |
| Ultimate Sphere | 22.1% | 1~2 |
| Gold Key | 17.7% | 1~2 |
| Pal Reverser | 8.8% | 1 |
| High Grade Medical Supplies | 4.4% | 1 |
| High Quality Recovery Meds | 2.7% | 1 |
Slot 2
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Sphere | 21.9% | 1~3 |
| Training Manual (L) | 21.9% | 2~3 |
| Training Manual (XL) | 21.9% | 1~2 |
| Dog Coin | 21.9% | 10~20 |
| Laser Rifle Schematic 1 | 2.6% | 1 |
| Flamethrower Schematic 1 | 2.6% | 1 |
| Hexolite Armor Schematic 1 | 1.7% | 1 |
| Hexolite Helmet Schematic 1 | 1.3% | 1 |
| Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 1 | 0.874% | 1 |
| Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 1 | 0.874% | 1 |
| Laser Rifle Schematic 2 | 0.525% | 1 |
| Flamethrower Schematic 2 | 0.525% | 1 |
| Hexolite Armor Schematic 2 | 0.35% | 1 |
| Hexolite Helmet Schematic 2 | 0.262% | 1 |
| Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 2 | 0.175% | 1 |
| Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 2 | 0.175% | 1 |
| Laser Rifle Schematic 3 | 0.105% | 1 |
| Flamethrower Schematic 3 | 0.105% | 1 |
| Hexolite Armor Schematic 3 | 0.07% | 1 |
| Hexolite Helmet Schematic 3 | 0.052% | 1 |
| Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 3 | 0.035% | 1 |
| Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 3 | 0.035% | 1 |
| Laser Rifle Schematic 4 | 0.021% | 1 |
| Flamethrower Schematic 4 | 0.021% | 1 |
| Hexolite Armor Schematic 4 | 0.014% | 1 |
| Hexolite Helmet Schematic 4 | 0.01% | 1 |
| Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 4 | 0.007% | 1 |
| Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor Schematic 4 | 0.007% | 1 |
Slot 3
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Coralum Ore | 100% | 6~11 |
Slot 4
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| High Quality Bait | 25% | 2~3 |
Slot 5
| Item | Rate | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fishing Rod (Depresso) Schematic | 0.235% | 1 |
| Applied Kindling Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Watering Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Planting Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Generating Electricity Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Handiwork Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Gathering Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Lumbering Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Mining Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Medicine Production Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Cooling Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Transporting Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Applied Ranching Handbook I | 0.179% | 1 |
| Treasure Map | 0.118% | 1 |
Every Rank 2 pull guarantees 6~11 Coralum Ore, with about 44% chance of Giant Pal Soul and 22% of Ultimate Sphere: this is the core of daily salvage income. Each gold-grade schematic in the Rank 2 pool is only 0.007%~2.6%; treat them as long-term surprises rather than targets.
Efficiency Tips
Drop boost: the partner skill of Jellroy increases salvage drops by 55%~95% depending on skill level, and only one copy counts. See the drop boost Pals guide for details.
Travel speed: for water routes, use a fast swim mount. See the water section of the mount speed rankings.
FAQ
Why can't I salvage while riding Chillet? It swims fast.
Fast swimming does not make it a swim-type mount. It is a land (amphibious) mount without the Water element, so both routes fail.
Can a non-rideable Water-element Pal salvage?
No. The check targets the Pal you are currently riding; simply being in the party does not count.