Palworld has always been a game where creativity intersects with chaos. As a player who has spent hundreds of hours breeding Pals and exploring every corner of the Palpagos Islands, I’ve seen my fair share of exploits. But nothing prepared me for the sheer simplicity of a glitch that lets you bypass dungeon bosses entirely. In early 2026, with the game’s full release on the horizon and countless patches behind us, this wall-phase trick remains one of the most broken — yet underutilized — ways to farm endgame loot without breaking a sweat.

I stumbled upon this exploit while experimenting with mount mechanics in a high-level dungeon. The idea is almost laughably straightforward: use your mount Pal to clip through the final barrier in a boss room, skipping the fight and looting the two reward chests in record time. What makes this so valuable isn’t just the speed; it’s the ability to access gear and consumables far earlier than intended. I’m talking about Precious Claws, Attack Pendants +2, and the extremely rare Future Technical Manuals. palworld-dungeon-wall-phase-glitch-skip-bosses-for-top-tier-loot-instantly-image-0 Those manuals, in particular, are game-changers for power-leveling your character’s skills, and getting them from the first few hours can completely distort the early-game experience.

Why This Still Works in 2026

Despite a steady stream of hotfixes and major content updates since its early access debut in 2024, Palworld’s spaghetti code still allows for some hilarious spatial shenanigans. The setup relies on a fundamental rule: when you throw a mount Pal close enough to a surface and then ride it, the mounting animation can force your character through otherwise solid geometry. Dungeon boss rooms are perfect for this because they feature a large tree in the center and a transparent barrier at the back that blocks the teleportation crystal and the two chests. The barrier is meant to disappear only after you defeat the boss, but with this trick, we simply ignore that requirement.

I’ve tested this method across every dungeon biome — volcanic, snowy, forest, and desert — and it works consistently. Pocketpair has never officially acknowledged this specific exploit in patch notes, and as of March 2026, the technique is alive and well. Speedrunners and solo farmers are keeping it somewhat quiet, but I believe everyone should know how to do it, especially if you’re tired of grinding boss fights that feel more like chores.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Glitch

Here’s exactly how I pull it off, and how you can too:

  1. Prepare any land mount Pal (or most flying mounts). Something fast like a Direhowl, Rayhound, or even a Pyrin works wonders, but honestly, almost any rideable creature will do. The key is being able to throw the Pal through a narrow gap.

  2. Locate any dungeon. For the best rewards, aim for high-level dungeons (level 30+) in the northeastern regions or the volcanic area. Lower-level dungeons still work, but the loot pools are nowhere near as juicy.

  3. Rush to the boss room. Ignore every enemy. If your mount is speedy, you can often reach the room with the giant tree before the boss even finishes its spawn animation. This gives you a few seconds of peace to set up the glitch without interference.

  4. Position yourself at the back barrier. Stand right in front of the transparent wall, slightly off-center toward the left or right edge. You want to be as close as possible without getting pushed back.

  5. Throw your mount Pal just past the barrier. Aim the throwing reticle at the ground on the other side of the barrier, as close to it as you can. The Pal should materialize on the far side. It might take two or three attempts if the angle is off — patience is key.

  6. Ride the Pal to phase through. Once your Pal is on the other side, hold the Ride input (default F on PC, X on an Xbox controller). The Pal will run toward you, and the mounting animation will clip your entire character through the barrier. Congratulations, you’re now on the other side without ever fighting the boss!

  7. Loot the chests and use the teleportation crystal to leave. The crystal will be active, so you can warp out and immediately run another dungeon. Rinse and repeat as much as your inventory space allows.

What Kind of Loot Can You Expect?

The chest rewards are RNG, so you won’t always walk away with a handful of Technical Manuals. But the odds are worth it, and the variety is excellent:

Reward Rarity Usage
Future Technical Manuals Rare Instantly grants skill points to unlock technology or upgrade stats
Precious Claws Uncommon Crafting material for high-tier gear
Attack Pendant +2 Rare Significantly boosts your attack power
Defense Pendant +2 Rare Massively increases survivability
Skill Fruits Common Teaches new active and passive skills to Pals
Ancient Civilization Parts Common Required for crafting essential items and structures

I’ve personally farmed over fifty dungeons using this method, and while the Technical Manual drop rate feels around 10-15%, the sheer volume of runs you can complete in an hour makes it incredibly efficient. Even when you don’t get manuals, the pendants alone can sell for a ton of gold or give your character a major stat boost.

Community Reactions and Potential Risks

Some players on forums and Discord servers call this exploit “unfair” and “immersion-breaking,” but in a game where you can arm a penguin with a rocket launcher, I’d argue that a bit of wall-jumping is the least of our worries. The real risk is that Pocketpair could eventually patch it out, so if you want to abuse it for a head start in 2026, now might be the time. Also, as with any glitch, there’s a tiny chance that getting phased into geometry could get you stuck, though I’ve never experienced it personally — mounting the Pal always slides me right through.

A final note: don’t forget to bring some lockpicks or a Pal with high-level lockpicking skills! The boss room chests sometimes require a lockpick, and you don’t want to glitch your way through only to stare at an unopenable chest.

This little trick has completely redefined how I approach dungeon content in Palworld. What used to be a slog of repetitive boss mechanics is now a swift heist that rewards preparation and a little bit of digital mischief. Try it out, and let the loot speak for itself. Happy glitching!