How much Hexolite do you need for a full Hexolite armor set?

A tier 1 Hexolite Helmet and Hexolite Armor cost 90 Hexolite, which means 90 Hexolite Quartz and 90 Chromite. Tier 5 versions of both cost 180.

What is the Hexolite recipe in Palworld?

1 Hexolite Quartz plus 1 Chromite makes 1 Hexolite at a Gigantic Furnace, unlocked at Technology 58. The Ancient Furnace from Technology 66 also smelts it.

Does Thermal Core need Hexolite?

Yes. Each Thermal Core costs 2 Hexolite, 4 Flame Organ, 8 Coal, and 2 Corrosive Solvent. Most energy weapons need 3 to 10 cores each across their tiers, so they add real Hexolite on top of the listed cost.

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Sphere Signals6 min readBy Taylor G25 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026 · v1.0.3

What Is Hexolite Used For in Palworld? Every Recipe and Cost

Quick answer

Hexolite goes into 63 recipes across 27 items: the Hexolite armor line, Advanced Shield, five energy weapons and their ammo, six Pal saddles, Thermal Cores, Triple Jump Boots, Air Walker accessories, Exotic Spheres, and Powerful Fishing Magnets.

Hexolite feeds 63 recipes across 27 different items: armor, energy weapons, ammo, saddles, and Thermal Cores. Here is every one, with the exact bar cost and what to craft first.

Hexolite is the late alloy that gates almost every top-tier craft in Palworld. Our recipe data lists 63 recipes that consume it, covering 27 different items once you fold the upgrade tiers together. Most of that spend lands on four things: the Hexolite armor line, energy weapons, their ammo, and the Thermal Core that many of those recipes quietly ask for. This page is the full spend list, so you know how many bars to smelt before you commit.

Every bar costs 1 Hexolite Quartz plus 1 Chromite. You smelt it at a Gigantic Furnace, which unlocks at Technology 58 alongside the Hexolite recipe itself, or later at the Ancient Furnace from Technology 66. Because the ratio is one to one, every Hexolite number below is also your Quartz number and your Chromite number.

Hexolite Armor

50 Hexolite · Tech 59

Armor made of Hexolite. Possesses overwhelming durability and defense.

Hexolite Helmet

40 Hexolite · Tech 60

Helmet made of Hexolite. Combines incredible strength and lightness.

Advanced Shield

50 Hexolite · Tech 60

Strange shield made with advanced technology. It automatically repairs itself after not taking damage for a while.

Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor

50 Hexolite · Tech 63

Improved Hexolite Armor. Boasts high heat resistance.

Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor

50 Hexolite · Tech 64

Improved Hexolite Armor. Useful for surviving in cold climates.

Lightweight Hexolite Armor

100 Hexolite · Tech 65

Improved Hexolite Armor. Increases carrying capacity.

Thermal Core

2 Hexolite · Tech 59

A high-temperature reaction core containing vast thermal energy. Used as a power component in advanced devices. Can be crafted at Production Assembly Line II.

Laser Gatling Gun

100 Hexolite · Tech 59

Fires beam-like energy blasts at high speed. Its overwhelming firepower can take down multiple enemies at once.

Plasma Cannon

130 Hexolite · Tech 61

Fires high-output energy projectiles. Causes an energy explosion upon impact.

Energy Shotgun

130 Hexolite · Tech 63

A shotgun that fires volatile energy rounds. Designed for rapid fire at close range, it delivers devastating bursts of damage at the cost of range.

Megaboost Gun

120 Hexolite · Tech 63

Firing it at an allied Pal boosts their attack and defense, while hitting an enemy deals damage. Thanks to improvements, the boost is stronger and lasts longer, and it deals more damage to enemies.

Overheat Rifle

135 Hexolite · Tech 64

An assault rifle capable of firing endlessly without reloading. Prolonged bursts cause overheating, leaving you exposed. Use with caution.

Exotic Sphere

1 Hexolite · Tech 58

An item that captures Pals when thrown. Boasting incredible performance, it can capture Pals that fall outside regular standards.

Triple Jump Boots

30 Hexolite · Tech 70

An accessory that allows the player to perform double jumps in mid-air when equipped.

Jormuntide Ignis Saddle

28 Hexolite · Tech 59

Saddle for safely riding Jormuntide Ignis.

Powerful Fishing Magnet

1 per 10 · Tech 62

A high-powered magnet used in advanced salvage operations. Its strong magnetic pull can retrieve resources and supplies from the ocean floor.

Every base-tier item that spends Hexolite. Tap a tile to open its recipe.

The hidden cost: Thermal Cores

Thermal Core is the recipe most players miss. It costs 2 Hexolite, 4 Flame Organ, 8 Coal, and 2 Corrosive Solvent, and it unlocks at Technology 59. Many Hexolite recipes then ask for Thermal Cores on top of their own Hexolite, so the true bar cost is higher than the recipe screen suggests.

Plasma Cannon lists 130 Hexolite plus 4 Thermal Cores, so it really eats 138 bars.
Energy Shotgun lists 130 plus 5 Thermal Cores, so 140 bars.
Overheat Rifle lists 135 plus 5 Thermal Cores, so 145 bars.
Laser Gatling Gun lists 100 plus 3 Thermal Cores, so 106 bars.
Advanced Shield lists 50 plus 5 Thermal Cores, so 60 bars.
Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor lists 50 plus 2 Thermal Cores, so 54 bars.

Every Hexolite recipe, grouped

All Hexolite armor is crafted at a Production Assembly Line II, Advanced Workshop, or Ancient Workbench. Each piece also asks for Plasteel and High Quality Cloth, so stock those before you smelt.

Hexolite Armor: 50 Hexolite, 20 Plasteel, 10 High Quality Cloth. Technology 59.
Hexolite Helmet: 40 Hexolite, 15 Plasteel. Technology 60.
Advanced Shield: 50 Hexolite, 5 Thermal Core, 50 Ancient Civilization Parts, 30 Ancient Civilization Core, 200 Paldium Fragment. Technology 60.
Heat Resistant Hexolite Armor: 50 Hexolite plus 2 Thermal Core. Technology 63.
Cold Resistant Hexolite Armor: 50 Hexolite plus 10 Cryogenic Coolant. Technology 64.
Lightweight Hexolite Armor: 100 Hexolite plus 10 Corrosive Solvent. Technology 65. It is the single most expensive armor in the line.

Staffing the Gigantic Furnace

The Gigantic Furnace needs a Fire Pal to light it, and its description says several Pals can work it together. Each Hexolite bar takes 2.5 times the furnace work of a Plasteel bar, so high Kindling levels pay off directly.

Kindling levels from live species data.

Upgrade tiers and full set math

Armor and energy weapons have four more tiers, each unlocked by a schematic and each crafted fresh. Tier costs climb steadily, and tiers 2 to 5 also add Ancient Civilization Parts.

Hexolite Armor tiers 1 to 5: 50, 62, 75, 87, 100 Hexolite.
Hexolite Helmet tiers 1 to 5: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 Hexolite.
Lightweight Hexolite Armor tiers 1 to 5: 100, 125, 150, 175, 200 Hexolite.
Plasma Cannon and Energy Shotgun tiers 1 to 5: 130, 162, 195, 227, 260 Hexolite.
Starter set, Hexolite Helmet plus Hexolite Armor: 90 Hexolite, so 90 Hexolite Quartz and 90 Chromite.
Starter set plus Advanced Shield: 150 bars once you count the shield's 5 Thermal Cores.
Tier 5 Helmet plus tier 5 Hexolite Armor: 180 bars, so 180 Quartz and 180 Chromite.

What to craft first

1. Hexolite Armor and Hexolite Helmet (90 bars). The biggest survival jump per bar.
2. A small Thermal Core stock (2 bars each). Almost every later craft needs them.
3. Advanced Shield (60 bars with cores) once you have the Ancient Civilization Cores.
4. One energy weapon. Laser Gatling Gun is the cheapest at 106 bars real cost, and it unlocks first.
5. Your mount saddle if it is on the list. Faleris is only 5 bars.
6. Heat or Cold Resistant armor only when a zone demands it.
7. Upgrade tiers last. Each tier is a fresh craft, so you pay the full price again.

Common mistakes

Budgeting only the Hexolite line on a recipe. Thermal Cores add 6 to 20 bars to most weapons.
Smelting Quartz faster than Chromite. The furnace stops the moment either chest runs dry.
Trusting old wiki recipes that list 5 Chromite and 12 Quartz per bar. The live recipe is 1 plus 1.
Crafting Lightweight armor first. At 100 bars it costs twice the standard chest piece.
Forgetting Plasteel. Armor, the Laser Gatling Gun, and the Plasma Cannon all need it.

Quick answers

Recipe: 1 Hexolite Quartz plus 1 Chromite gives 1 Hexolite.
Station: Gigantic Furnace (Technology 58) or Ancient Furnace (Technology 66).
Cheapest sink: Exotic Sphere at 1 bar.
Most expensive base craft: Plasma Cannon or Energy Shotgun, around 140 bars with cores.

Farm circuits, detector tips, and expeditions for both inputs.

How to get Hexolite

Quartz and Chromite clusters by Feybreak landmark.

Hexolite Quartz locations

What else the Gigantic Furnace smelts.

Gigantic Furnace recipes

Open the item page for every recipe that spends Hexolite.

Hexolite item

Common questions

Short answers for searches that should land here, with links to the item, map pin, or related guide when you need more detail.

What is Hexolite used for in Palworld?: Hexolite goes into 63 recipes across 27 items: the Hexolite armor line, Advanced Shield, five energy weapons and their ammo, six Pal saddles, Thermal Cores, Triple Jump Boots, Air Walker accessories, Exotic Spheres, and Powerful Fishing Magnets. Hexolite item
How much Hexolite do you need for a full Hexolite armor set?: A tier 1 Hexolite Helmet and Hexolite Armor cost 90 Hexolite, which means 90 Hexolite Quartz and 90 Chromite. Tier 5 versions of both cost 180.
What is the Hexolite recipe in Palworld?: 1 Hexolite Quartz plus 1 Chromite makes 1 Hexolite at a Gigantic Furnace, unlocked at Technology 58. The Ancient Furnace from Technology 66 also smelts it. How to get Hexolite
Does Thermal Core need Hexolite?: Yes. Each Thermal Core costs 2 Hexolite, 4 Flame Organ, 8 Coal, and 2 Corrosive Solvent. Most energy weapons need 3 to 10 cores each across their tiers, so they add real Hexolite on top of the listed cost. Thermal Core item