Palworld has two effigies that matter, and they do completely different jobs. The Lifmunk Effigy raises your Capture Power so Pals are easier to catch, and there are 605 of them scattered across the Palpagos Islands. The Relaxaurus Effigy raises your EXP gain, and there are exactly 4 of them — collect all four and use them at a Statue of Power for a permanent +50% experience boost. This guide gives you every Relaxaurus location with coordinates, where to farm Lifmunk Effigies fast, how the Statue of Power actually works, and the one effigy bug that catches people out.
This guide applies to the current live build, Palworld 1.0.3 (1.101.283), verified against palworld.wiki.gg, palworld.wiki.gg, and game8.co.
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Key Takeaways
- Two effigy types, two jobs: In Palworld 1.0 effigies were split by Pal. Lifmunk Effigy → Capture Power (easier catches); Relaxaurus Effigy → EXP gain (faster leveling). If a guide only mentions "the Lifmunk Effigy," it predates the July 2026 launch.
- Relaxaurus Effigies: 4 total, +50% EXP. Each of the four gives +12.5% EXP gain, permanently, once offered at a Statue of Power. This is one of the best early-game leveling multipliers in the game.
- Lifmunk Effigies: 605 across Palpagos, and per the official wiki you need 353 of them to fully max Capture Power. They respawn, so you never run out.
- Both are used at the same place — a Statue of Power you build yourself, or one found in an Abandoned Church out in the world.
- Fresh 1.0 numbers: the level cap is now 80, the capture bonus completes at 5 catches (not 12), so pairing a +50% EXP stack with capture-friendly play is the fastest legitimate route to cap.
What are effigies in Palworld, and what changed in 1.0?
Effigies are small collectible statues you find dotted around the world. You pick them up, then "spend" them at a Statue of Power to permanently upgrade a stat. In the January-2024 Early Access game there was only one effigy — the Lifmunk Effigy — and it only did one thing.
That is no longer true. The 1.0 release on July 10, 2026 split effigies by Pal type, and each type buffs something different. The two that matter for almost every player are:
| Effigy | What it boosts | How many | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifmunk Effigy | Capture Power (higher catch rate) | 605 on Palpagos | Scattered everywhere; respawns |
| Relaxaurus Effigy | EXP gain (+12.5% each) | 4 total | Fixed hidden spots on the main map |
Both are consumed at a Statue of Power. Neither one is a Pal you catch — they are world collectibles, so you can grab them from level 1 and the bonus is account-wide and permanent.
Where are all 4 Relaxaurus Effigy locations?
This is the one to prioritise. Four Relaxaurus Effigies exist, each grants +12.5% EXP, and together they give a permanent +50% experience boost — for you and the Pals in your party. Because XP on capture bonuses is scaled to your player level, front-loading this stack early pays off for the entire climb to Level 80.
Here is every location, with coordinates:
| # | Region | Landmark | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Obsidian | Ring-shaped lake beneath the Anubis statue | -555, -622 |
| 2 | Desiccated Desert | Open cavern under the cliff near the PIDF Tower | 503, 360 |
| 3 | Astral Mountains | Top of the tallest obsidian tower on the north cliff | -146, 619 |
| 4 | Sakurajima Island | The shrine in the cherry-blossom fields | -632, 225 |
A few practical notes so you do not waste a trip:
- Astral Mountains (#3) is the hardest to reach — it is a cold, level-50 area in the far north, so bring cold-resistant armor and a flying mount rather than climbing on foot.
- Sakurajima (#4) is in the shrine grounds, not inside the building — check the fenced area around the structure.
- Mount Obsidian (#1) is a hot volcanic zone; pack Heat-Resistant gear or a cooling Pal.
You do not need to hand them in one at a time. Collect all four, then offer them together at a Statue of Power to lock in the full +50%. If you are optimising a fresh save, grabbing these before you start seriously grinding is the single highest-leverage detour you can take. For the full route to cap, pair it with our Palworld fast-leveling guide.
How do you use effigies at the Statue of Power?
Both effigy types are spent at the same structure. You have two ways to reach one:
- Build your own. The Statue of Power is an early technology unlock you can place at your base. This is the reliable option because it stays put.
- Use a wild one. Statues of Power also appear inside Abandoned Churches out in the world. They work exactly the same way.
Walk up, interact, and the menu splits the two upgrades: offer Lifmunk Effigies to raise Capture Power, or Relaxaurus Effigies to raise EXP gain. Confirm, and the bonus applies immediately and permanently.
One warning that matters if you relocate: if you demolish a Statue of Power, the bonus tied to it can be lost. As one player put it on the Steam Community discussions: "If they're destroyed, the bonus goes away. The good news is that lifmunk effigies respawn, and they're everywhere." The upgrade is safe as long as you keep at least one statue standing — so don't tear down your only one while rearranging a base.
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Where do you find Lifmunk Effigies fast?
Lifmunk Effigies are the Capture Power currency, and you want a healthy stock because the capture bonus in 1.0 completes at just 5 catches of a species (down from 12), so higher catch rates snowball your Paldeck and your XP together.
The good news: there are 605 of them across the Palpagos Islands, and according to palworld.wiki.gg you only need 353 to fully upgrade Capture Power — and they respawn, so you can never permanently run out.
The single best farming trick is one long-time players swear by:
Fly at night. Lifmunk Effigies emit a soft green glow in the dark. Hop on a flying mount after sunset and you can spot them from the air across an entire region — far faster than hunting on foot in daylight.
Grab them opportunistically while you explore, then dump a batch at your Statue of Power whenever you pass through base. Higher Capture Power means fewer wasted spheres on the strong Pals you actually want — like the ones in our best combat Pals tier list and the Anubis base-worker guide.
Should you rush effigies before grinding?
Short answer: yes for Relaxaurus, opportunistically for Lifmunk.
The Relaxaurus +50% EXP stack is only four pickups and it compounds across your entire journey to Level 80, so it is worth a dedicated early collection run. Lifmunk Effigies are everywhere and respawn, so there is no rush — just grab them as you travel and cash them in periodically.
Here is the honest caveat most guides skip: Palworld's world settings include an EXP Rate slider that goes up to 20× and can be changed at any time. If you are playing solo and just want to blitz to cap, that slider is faster than any effigy. But on official multiplayer servers, community realms, or a "vanilla" playthrough where the slider is locked at 1×, the +50% Relaxaurus stack and smart XP stacking are exactly what move the needle — which is the whole point of a proper leveling plan.
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Why aren't my effigies working? (the Lifmunk Effigy bug)
A recurring complaint since launch: players offer a batch of Lifmunk Effigies at the Statue of Power, but their catch rate does not seem to improve, or effigies appear to vanish after a crash. This is a known issue that has surfaced repeatedly.
If it happens to you:
- Confirm the level actually ticked up. The Capture Power gain per level is small early on, so it can feel like nothing changed even when it did.
- Offer in smaller batches and note the rank before and after, so a crash mid-upgrade can't swallow a large stack.
- Rely on better spheres too. While you build Capture Power, using higher-tier Pal Spheres (which have their own catch bonus) is the safer way to secure the Pals you really want.
Because Lifmunk Effigies respawn, even effigies "lost" to a crash can be re-collected — annoying, but not permanent.
FAQ
What is the difference between a Lifmunk Effigy and a Relaxaurus Effigy in Palworld? They boost different stats. The Lifmunk Effigy raises your Capture Power, making Pals easier to catch. The Relaxaurus Effigy raises your EXP gain. Both are offered at a Statue of Power, but they are separate upgrades — Lifmunk for catching, Relaxaurus for leveling.
How many Relaxaurus Effigies are there and how much EXP do they give? There are 4 Relaxaurus Effigies in total. Each gives +12.5% EXP gain, so collecting all four grants a permanent +50% experience boost for you and your party once offered at a Statue of Power.
How many Lifmunk Effigies are in Palworld? There are 605 Lifmunk Effigies across the Palpagos Islands in 1.0. You need 353 of them to fully max out Capture Power according to the official Palworld wiki, and they respawn over time so the supply is effectively unlimited.
Where do I use effigies? At a Statue of Power. You can build one at your base (an early tech unlock) or use one found inside an Abandoned Church in the world. Interact with it and pick which upgrade to spend your effigies on.
Do Lifmunk Effigies respawn? Yes. Lifmunk Effigies respawn, so you can keep collecting them indefinitely. They also glow green at night — flying over a region on a mount after dark is the fastest way to spot them.
Do I lose my effigy bonus if I move my base? The bonus is safe as long as a Statue of Power remains standing. If you demolish your only Statue of Power, the associated bonus can be lost — so keep one up, or build a new one before removing the old.
Are effigies worth it if I can just raise the EXP slider? On a solo world, the world-settings EXP slider (up to 20×) is faster. But on official or community multiplayer servers where the slider is locked, the +50% Relaxaurus stack and higher Capture Power are among the best legitimate ways to speed up your climb to Level 80.
