If you’re looking for the Lifmunk Effigies individually, you’re making the whole process far more difficult than it has to be. In Palworld, there is a Pal named Nox that can detect nearby Effigies using its Partner Skill. This makes exploration much quicker once you know how this feature works.
In the game, the feature is not very well explained; as a result, many players fail to notice it during their playthrough.
In this guide, I will tell you how to locate Nox, describe the way its detection capability functions, explain how to enhance its range, and also give the best method for using it when gathering Lifmunk Effigies.
What is Nox’s function in Palworld?
Nox is a Pokémon of the Dark type that has a Partner Skill named Kuudere.
Although most players are familiar with Nox because of its combat capabilities, it also has another useful feature. When you activate its Partner Skill, it scans the surrounding area and detects nearby Lifmunk Effigies.
Instead of randomly checking every cliff, ruin, or mountain, you’ll receive a visual indicator showing that an Effigy is nearby. This is why Nox becomes one of the most useful exploration companions when you’re aiming to upgrade your Capture Power.
Where to Find Nox?
Nox is generally considered a mid-game Pal, although you can obtain one earlier if you’re prepared.
The important thing to remember is that Nox only appears during the night. If you visit its spawn area during the day, you won’t find it no matter how long you wait.
You can easily spot Nox near the first Rayne Syndicate Tower, and this makes him more accessible than most players expect.
Tips before hunting Nox:
- Go to the area after sunset.
- Bring enough Pal Spheres.
- Attempt to capture only after clearing the nearby hostile Pals.
- When morning comes, it is better to wait until the next night instead of searching during daylight.
Once you’ve caught your first Nox, you’re ready to start hunting Effigies.
How to Use Nox to Find Lifmunk Effigies?
Using Nox is extremely simple.
- Add Nox to your active party.
- Explore normally.
- Activate its Partner Skill.
- Watch the compass at the top of your screen.
When the skill is active, a sonar-like scan searches the nearby area. If a Lifmunk Effigy is within range, an indicator appears on the compass showing the direction you should go.
Instead of searching every corner manually, just go in the direction indicated until you find the glowing green Effigy.
This is especially useful in areas with:
- Dense forests
- Mountain cliffs
- Ancient ruins
- Hidden caves
- Elevated platforms
It is easy to miss many effigies since they are hidden behind rocks or positioned on narrow ledges. Nox easily reduces the amount of blind searching.
How does the Detection Work?
Imagine Nox’s ability as a radar.
It does not show all the Effigies on the map at once; rather, it continuously scans within a certain radius around your character.
The compass will show the direction of the effigy if it enters that radius.
The indicator will disappear once you have collected the Effigy or when you move out of the detection range until a further scan picks up a different one.
Because of this, you will get the best results by gradually exploring rather than travelling across the map at full speed.
Nox Detection Range
The strength of Kuudere depends on Nox’s upgrade level.
| Nox Level | Detection Range |
|---|---|
| 1 Star | 150 meters |
| 2 Stars | 160 meters |
| 3 Stars | 180 meters |
| 4 Stars | 210 meters |
| 5 Stars | 250 meters |
The basic model is still useful, but every upgrade enables you to detect Effigies from a greater distance, which in turn decreases the amount of exploration required.
How to Upgrade Nox?
There are two methods for improving Nox’s Partner Skill.
Use the Pal Essence Condenser
The star level of your Pal is increased by giving up duplicate Pals through the use of the Pal Essence Condenser.
To fully upgrade Nox, you’ll need duplicate copies across multiple upgrade stages.
The required progression is:
- 4 duplicate Nox
- 8 duplicate Nox
- 12 duplicate Nox
- 24 duplicate Nox
If you want to maximise its detection range without making use of any other resources, you will eventually need a total of 48 duplicate Nox.
Use Starfruits
If you have Starfruits available, they provide another way to improve Nox without catching dozens of duplicates.
Select the method that suits your playstyle and the resources you have available.
Breeding More Nox
If you don’t want to spend hours catching duplicate Nox in the wild, breeding is another option.
Many players recommend breeding two strong Nox together. If both parent creatures have passive abilities such as Insomnia and Philanthropist, eggs can be produced more efficiently, and this makes it easier to obtain the duplicates required for the upgrades.
When your breeding setup is working, upgrading Nox becomes a lot less time-consuming.
Is It Worth Fully Upgrading Nox?
Yes, for those players who enjoy exploring all the regions.
When you are traveling over large areas, you can tell the difference between a 150-meter scan and a 250-meter scan.
A larger detection radius means:
- Fewer missed Effigies
- Less backtracking
- Faster exploration
- More efficient completion of unexplored regions
For those of you who are only collecting a few Effigies, the basic version is quite sufficient. But if you want to complete the collection, you should upgrade Nox as much as possible.
Why Lifmunk Effigies Matter
Lifmunk Effigies aren’t just collectibles.
Once you have collected them, you can spend them at a Power Statue to increase your character’s Capture Power.
Higher Capture Power improves your chances of catching stronger Pals, an advantage that becomes more valuable as you move on into more difficult areas.
There are also more Lifmunk Effigies in the world than you actually need to reach the maximum upgrade level, so don’t worry if you miss a few during your journey.
