The Tides of Terraria update in Palworld added much more than just crossover content. While new bosses and dungeons grabbed attention, one important addition was largely overlooked: the ability to recruit Zoe and her Pal, Grizzbolt, as allies—no glitches required. This was quietly introduced via the game's new mission system, which lets players complete tasks for NPCs in exchange for various rewards. In Zoe's case, the reward is her loyalty.

Previously, Zoe was the game's first Tower Boss, known for her electric attacks delivered through Grizzbolt. She can now be recruited by gamers to join their team after finishing a series of quests. 

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Step 1: Take down Zoe at the Tower of the Rayne Syndicate

To start the recruitment process, you must first defeat Zoe in her Tower Boss fight. This is part of the main tutorial, so most players will encounter it early on. The fight takes place at the Rayne Syndicate Tower, and it's recommended that you're at least level 20 before attempting it.

Grizzbolt, Zoe's Pal, uses powerful electric attacks, including a homing energy ball and an area shockwave. These can be tough to dodge. To make things easier, bring a Ground-type Pal. Rushoar is a good option and can be caught near the tower.

Step 2: Meet Zoe at the Desolate Church

Once Zoe is defeated, she'll appear later at the Desolate Church. There, she'll give you a quest called “Don't Get Cocky.” To complete it, talk to her while having a Grizzbolt as your active Pal.

Wildlife Sanctuary #1 is situated on an island in the southeast and is home to wild grizzbolts. To get there, you'll need a flying or swimming mount. Be careful, though—entering the sanctuary is illegal and guarded by PIDF forces. If they see you, they'll attack, and fast travel isn't available nearby, so plan accordingly.

After showing her your Grizzbolt, Zoe will be impressed. You'll also earn a nice EXP bonus from this quest.

Step 3: Fight the Free Pal Alliance

Next, Zoe asks you to deal with members of the Free Pal Alliance. Just north of the Desolate Church, these NPCs prowl around. For easy access, head to the Bridge of The Twin Knights and move north.

You'll need to defeat or capture five of these enemies. They shouldn't be much of a threat at this point in the game. A Pal around level 20 should make quick work of them. This quest also grants experience, making it another good leveling opportunity for your team.

Step 4: Retrieve Zoe's Keepsake

Zoe's final task is more personal. She'll ask you to find a memento hidden in nearby ruins. By tracking the mission, the game will show you where to go—near the Fort Ruins fast travel point.

Look for a worn-out blanket on the ground, which ties into Zoe's story. Once you bring it back, she'll agree to join your team. Oddly, she'll still appear at the church afterward, likely for multiplayer reasons.

How Zoe Works as an Ally

Zoe joins you alongside her Grizzbolt, functioning like a regular Pal. You can summon her in battle, assign her to your base, or issue commands just like any other team member. Grizzbolt keeps its usual traits, but this version has the special Electric Ball attack—a homing skill it normally doesn't learn by leveling up.

Currently, Zoe is the only NPC ally available, but this system suggests other Tower Bosses might become recruitable in the future. If you're looking to dive right into late-game content, you can also buy Palworld account at Z2U.com, where accounts often come with rare Pals and progressed missions already completed.

Zoe's recruitment is a rewarding side quest that adds a powerful ally to your roster. With her and Grizzbolt on your team, you'll gain a strong edge in both combat and utility around your base.