Palworld 1.0: How to Get Mythical Wood

Mythical Wood is one of the most frustrating resources to obtain in Palworld 1.0 because the trees inside the World Tree vanish the moment you walk near them. This guide provides the only working method to harvest Mythical Wood reliably, covering the required items, the exact step-by-step procedure, and alternative approaches so you never waste time on disappearing trees again.

The Core Problem: Disappearing Trees

The trees inside the World Tree are not like normal trees in the overworld. When you approach them without a special effect active, they disappear instantly, making standard harvesting impossible. This is not a bug — it is a deliberate mechanic tied to two specific solutions: World Tree Holy Water or a Pal with a World Tree passive ability. Without one of these, you cannot obtain Mythical Wood at all.

Prerequisites

Before you attempt to farm Mythical Wood, you must have access to the interior of the World Tree. Inside, you will need either:

World Tree Holy Water — dropped by defeating Pals inside the World Tree. Most Pals in this area have a chance to drop it.
A Pal with a World Tree passive — such as God of Destruction. These passives are obtained by catching Pals or hatching eggs inside the World Tree.

You do not need both. One is sufficient, but the method differs slightly depending on which you choose.

Steps to Get Mythical Wood

Method 1: Using World Tree Holy Water

Enter the inside of the World Tree.
Defeat Pals inside the World Tree to collect World Tree Holy Water. Most Pals in this zone drop it, so farm until you have at least one bottle.
Open your inventory and use World Tree Holy Water on your active Pal. If your Pal does not have a World Tree passive, also use it on yourself.
Do not dismount your Pal while the Holy Water effect is active. Dismounting removes the effect immediately.
Approach a tree inside the World Tree and attack it. The tree will now remain solid, and you can harvest Mythical Wood.

Method 2: Using a Pal with a World Tree Passive

Obtain a Pal with a World Tree passive (e.g., God of Destruction) by catching Pals or hatching eggs inside the World Tree.
Summon this Pal as your active companion.
Approach and attack the trees inside the World Tree directly. No Holy Water is needed.
The passive effect is permanent while the Pal is active, so you can farm repeatedly without reapplying anything.

Tips and Troubleshooting

World Tree passives have a unique animation and symbol in the Pal’s ability list. Look for these when checking your captured Pals.
If you dismount your Pal while the Holy Water effect is active, you lose the ability to harvest Mythical Wood until you reapply the Holy Water. Always stay mounted.
Farming Pals inside the World Tree is the most reliable way to obtain World Tree Holy Water. If you run low, simply defeat more Pals in the area.
The World Tree passive method is more efficient for long-term farming, but requires luck or dedicated catching/hatching to obtain the right Pal.

What Mythical Wood Is Used For

Mythical Wood is a key material for several high-tier technologies. The following items require Mythical Wood:

Structures: Ancient Farm, Ancient Pal Bed, Ancient Relic Recycler, Ancient Sphere, Skillfruit Orchard
Armor: Explosion-Resistant Undershirt

No weapons currently require Mythical Wood. Prioritize your Mythical Wood for the structures listed above, as they unlock significant gameplay advantages.