NeonLightsMedia’s new Palworld 1.0 guide says early stat points should go first into Stamina—about 10 upgrades—then into Weight, rather than combat-focused builds.
Weight gets priority because each upgrade adds 50 carry units, while a Cattiva can add another 100 through its Cat Helper passive for early resource hauling.
Vitality is framed as a secondary pick at 100 HP per upgrade, but Attack is called a poor investment because each point adds only 2 damage and better weapons scale faster.
Work Speed is labeled a trap since Pals automate crafting later, and Defense cannot be raised through leveling because armor comes from gear, pendants and food buffs.
Players who misallocated points can reset at level 43 by crafting Memory Wiping Medicine with 99 Beautiful Flowers, 50 Horns, 50 Bones and 50 Aquatic Pal Fluids.