For many players of the hit survival crafting game Palworld, there’s one Pal that stands out as an irresistible favorite – the delightfully morose Depresso. This sad-faced feline has captured hearts everywhere with its perpetually downtrodden expression. If you want to add this bundle of angst to your Pal collection, here’s a guide to how to find and catch depresso in palworld. Let’s get started!
What is Depresso?
Before we get into how to track down Depresso, let’s cover what exactly this Pal is all about. Depresso is classified as a Dark element Pal, meaning it has affinities for night and shadow-based abilities. It has a gloomy feline design with sleepy, mournful eyes that make it look constantly unhappy – hence the name.
Despite the melancholy appearance, Depresso’s in-game bio hints at a “kindhearted” nature, noting that it has been spotted compassionately feeding stray Vixy pals. So while it may look like the world is constantly weighing it down, deep down Depresso is a sweetie.
The Depresso Pal also has a hilarious yet extremely relatable special ability – “Caffeine Inoculation.” When activated, Depresso chugs a bunch of energy drinks, causing its movement speed to increase dramatically. If that’s not a funny and accurate portrayal of being an overworked human, I don’t know what is.
Where to Find Depresso
Now that you’re sold on why Depresso is a must-have pal, it’s time to learn where to actually locate this elusive critter. The key thing to know is that Depresso, being a Dark type, only spawns at night. So your Pal hunting will have to be done after sundown.
Thankfully, Depresso can be found fairly early and in multiple locations around the starter area of Palworld. It spawns frequently on the grassy islands off the western and eastern sides of your first campsite’s peninsula.
The areas highlighted in blue on the map are all places you can expect to run into Depressos after nightfall. This makes it one of the more accessible unique Pals to acquire early on.
However, do make sure you bring along some light sources like torches when venturing out at night. The last thing you want is to be blindly stumbling around looking for new Pals to tame.
Capturing Depresso
Once you’ve managed to locate a Depresso roaming about in the darkness, catching it works the same as any other Pal. You’ll first need to weaken it by attacking it with your implants, Pals, or melee weapons. Try not to kill it though – Depresso is a relatively low level pal, so don’t use anything too powerful that could one-shot it.
When Depresso’s health is low enough, pelt it with a Pal Sphere to initiate the capture sequence. A regular Sphere will work just fine – no need to waste ultra or giga spheres. If caught successfully, Depresso will be added to your active party roster or sent to your nearest base.
How To Find & Catch Depresso in Palworld?
Step 1: Wait for Nightfall
Depresso is a Dark-type Pal, which means it only spawns at night. You’ll need to wait until after sundown before you can start searching for it.
Step 2: Head to the Right Areas
Depresso can be found in several areas around the starting peninsula and islands. The blue highlighted zones on the map show the key locations to check:
- The starting peninsula itself
- The small island just west of the peninsula
- The islands east of the peninsula, near Mount Obsidian
Step 3: Bring Lighting and Weapons
Since you’ll be wandering around at night, make sure to bring some light sources like torches. You’ll also need a weapon like a club, bat or Pal attacks to weaken Depresso for capture.
Step 4: Search for Depresso
Once night falls, start searching the grassy areas of the islands and peninsula. Keep an eye out for Depresso’s distinctive sad cat appearance. It has large melancholy eyes and a droopy face.
Step 5: Weaken Depresso
When you spot a Depresso, start attacking it with your weapon or Pal’s abilities. However, be careful not to kill it outright as Depresso is relatively low-level. Whittle its health down.
Step 6: Throw a Pal Sphere
With Depresso’s health lowered, equip a Pal Sphere and throw it at Depresso to initiate the capture sequence. Basic Pal Spheres will work – no need for higher-level ones.
Step 7: Capture Successful!
If the capture is successful, Depresso will be added to your squad’s roster or sent to your nearest base’s containment terminal.
Pro Tips:
- Bring healing items in case Depresso fights back and injures your Pals
- Having a Fire-type Pal makes spotting Depresso easier at night
- Check your Area Map to track Depresso’s location once spotted
Follow these steps and you’ll be the proud owner of the melancholic Depresso in no time! Let its deadpan stare and relatable energy drink chugging be the pal keeping you company on your journey.
What Can Depresso Do?
So you’ve got your very own Gloomy Gus in pal form – now what? Despite the miserable demeanor, Depresso actually has some useful skills that make it a worthwhile addition, especially early on.
For starters, Depresso is a triple-threat worker pal with base level 1 skills in Handiwork, Mining, and Transportation tasks. Don’t let the sad facade fool you – this cat may look lazy but it can pull its weight around your base.
Additionally, Depresso has the useful special perk of being able to occasionally scavenge Venom Glands from defeated enemies or resources. These are handy crafting ingredients for poisons, some late-game gear, and decorative items like carpets.
Final Words
There you have it – everything you need to know to add Palworld’s most relatably depressed furry friend to your collective. While Depresso may look like it’s constantly contemplating the meaninglessness of existence, it’s sure to raise a smile and become a fast favorite.
So recruit this gloriously gloomy Pal, pump it full of energy drinks to perk it up temporarily, and let Depresso’s hilariously morose visage be the ambiance pet keeping you company on your journey to pal-taming mastery. Who knows, maybe surrounding it with love and affection will finally get a smile out of our angst-ridden new pal.
