Looking for the Best Pals in Palworld right now? This updated guide breaks down the top Pals for combat, work and breeding complete with stats, abilities, and tips to build your ultimate team. Whether you’re fighting in raids, automating your base, or exploring the skies, these picks will help you dominate every part of the game.
TL;DR
| Role | Top Pal(s) |
|---|---|
| Best Overall | Jetragon (Dragon, flyer), Neptilius (Water/Dragon) |
| Best Combat | Jormuntide Ignis (Fire/Dragon DPS) |
| Best Worker/Base | Blazamut Ryu (Fire/Dragon, smelt/mine), Anubis (Ground DPS, base utility) |
| Best Flyer | Jetragon (fastest flying), Frostallion Noct (2nd-fastest, Ice) |
| Best Mount | Paladius (fast ground mount, triple jump), Neptilius (fast water mount) |
| Best for Breeding | (passives) chase Legend, Invader, Demon God, Lucky, etc. |
| Best Early-Game | Cattiva (Ranged DPS), Daedream (Dark DPS), Vixy (gatherer) |
Best Overall Pal
If you could only pick one Pal, make it Jetragon. It’s the fastest flying creature in Palworld and also an exceptional Dragon type attacker. Mounted, it turns into a jet that fires homing missiles, letting you travel faster than any other Pal and destroy enemies from above.
Why it’s great:
- Fastest aerial travel in the game
- High elemental coverage and DPS
- Excellent for boss farming and exploration
Where to find: Found as a level 60 Alpha boss in the volcanic north. Can also hatch from Huge Dragon Eggs.
Pro tip: Give it Legend and Ferocious passives for both speed and power.
Best Pal for Combat
Jormuntide Ignis dominates high level raids. Its Fire/Dragon element gives it explosive offense and AoE attacks that melt most bosses. It’s tanky too, making it viable in solo and group fights.
Best build:
- Passives: Demon God, Legend, Ferocious
- Moves: Fire Ball, Dragon Burst, Ignis Wave
- Mount ability: summonable flying dragon that breathes fire
Where to find: Ice mountains in the far north, as a world boss. Defeat or breed from Huge Fire Eggs.
Why use it: Highest single-target damage output in the game right now.
Best Workers (Factory & Farm)
When you need a reliable base crew, go for Blazamut Ryu and Anubis.
- Blazamut Ryu: Works in smelting, mining, and combat. It’s the all in one Fire Pal that keeps your metal production running while defending the base.
Passives to chase: Artisan, Work Slave (boosts productivity). - Anubis: A versatile Ground type Pal with strong melee skills and high Handiwork and Mining levels. Great for crafting bases that never stop.
Combo idea: Pair Anubis with Lyleen Noct to balance attack and healing around your camp.
Other useful workers:
- Beegarde: Top transporter Pal for moving goods.
- Mammorest: Handles heavy lifting and cooling tasks.
- Vixy: Best early Pal for digging up Pal Spheres and money.
Best Flyers & Mounts
- Fastest flyer: Jetragon, it’s not even close. You can cross the entire map in under a minute.
- Best hybrid flyer: Frostallion Noct, strong Ice/Dark mix for late game fights, second fastest mount overall.
- Best ground mount: Paladius, a noble centaur that triple jumps and sprints like a racecar. Perfect for mountainous regions.
- Best water mount: Neptilius, smooth travel across oceans and deadly Water type DPS.
Mount setup tip: Build separate saddles for each mount type so you can swap instantly depending on terrain.
Best Pals for Breeding
Don’t breed for species, breed for passives. The best traits can turn average Pals into monsters.
Top passives to aim for:
- Legend: Boosts attack, defense, and speed.
- Demon God: huge attack boost, small defense tradeoff.
- Lucky: Small attack + work speed increase.
- Artisan: Major work speed increase for base Pals.
- Work Slave: Massive crafting boost, lower attack.
Breeding tips:
- Choose parents with at least 2-3 good passives.
- Each trait has a chance to carry over, keep breeding until the combo sticks.
- Use the Global Palbox to store your best genetic lines for later.
Check out the Best Breeding combos for Pals in Palworld
Top / Best Pal Stats
| Pal | Element | Attack | Defense | Work Skills (Lv.) | Mount Speed | Passives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | Ground | 145 | 120 | Mining 3 / Handiwork 4 / Transport 2 | — | Artisan, Musclehead, Workaholic |
| Jetragon | Dragon / Fire | 170 | 110 | Transport 3 / Kindling 2 | 25 m/s | Swift, Legend, Ferocious |
| Faleris | Fire / Flying | 150 | 115 | Transport 3 / Kindling 3 | 20 m/s | Flame Emperor, Swift, Partner Bond |
| Mammorest | Ground / Grass | 130 | 180 | Lumbering 4 / Transport 2 | 8 m/s | Tanky, Stout Body, Nature Affinity |
| Lyleen Noct | Dark / Grass | 130 | 130 | Gathering 3 / Handiwork 2 | — | Healing Partner, Dark Affinity, Nurse |
| Penking | Water / Ice | 110 | 130 | Watering 3 / Cooling 2 / Mining 2 | — | Diligent, Workaholic, Chilly Workaholic |
| Frostallion Noct | Ice / Dark | 165 | 120 | Cooling 3 / Transport 3 | 23 m/s | Legend, Swift, Dark Emperor |
| Digtoise | Ground | 100 | 150 | Mining 4 / Transport 3 | — | Workaholic, Miner’s Instinct, Iron Skin |
| Lamball | Neutral | 60 | 70 | Transport 2 / Gathering 1 | — | Gentle, Hard Worker, Lucky |
How to Catch, Breed & Transfer Your Best Pals
Catching Pals
To catch Pals efficiently, especially high tier or Alpha Pals follow these steps:
1. Find targets:
Alpha Pals appear throughout the world and are stronger variants of normal species, marked with a red aura and boss icon.
2. Prepare gear:
Bring upgraded Pal Spheres (Mega, Giga, or Legendary tiers). Higher tier spheres have better capture rates. You can craft them using Paldium Fragments, refined ingots, and polymer as you progress.
3. Weaken your target:
Lower the Pal’s HP and, if possible, use elemental advantages (e.g., Water vs Fire). Stunning or freezing effects increase capture success.
4. Throw the Pal Sphere:
Aim and throw once HP is low. For Alpha Pals, use Giga Spheres or better. Capture chances improve with status effects and HP reduction.
Pro Tip:
Equip capture boosting gear or passive skills like Hunter’s Instinct to increase catch rate.
Breeding Pals
Breeding lets you combine traits and obtain rare offspring.
1. Build a Breeding Farm:
Unlock it through the Technology menu (requires Wood, Stone, and Paldium Fragments). Place one male and one female Pal, plus Cake in the box to start breeding.
2. Wait for the Egg:
After some time, an Egg appears. The offspring depends on the parents’ species and compatibility, some rare combinations can produce powerful or unique Pals.
3. Incubate the Egg:
Place it into an Incubator. Hatching time depends on the egg’s size:
- Small Eggs: Fastest
- Standard Eggs: Moderate
- Huge Eggs: Slowest
Temperature affects hatch speed, keep incubators in areas with matching conditions (e.g., warm for Fire eggs, cold for Ice eggs). You can build multiple incubators to hatch several at once.
Pro Tip: Pals with passives like Breeder or Workaholic make efficient parents. Breeding rare species or specific passives is key for late game optimization.
Global Palbox
The Global Palbox lets you copy your Pals’ data between worlds, perfect for sharing your best partners between single-player and co-op saves.
How it works:
- Build the Global Palbox (requires a few Paldium Fragments, Wood, and Stone).
- Store a Pal’s data in the Global Palbox from your base world.
- Load another world or server, rebuild a Global Palbox, and reconstruct the stored Pal.
This creates a copy of that Pal using its saved data (level, passives, moves). It doesn’t delete the original Pal.
Note: Server hosts can sometimes disable global transfer, check server settings before attempting.
Best Pal Setup
Early-Game Team
- Cattiva – Ranged attacker & early DPS
- Daedream – Reliable Dark-type damage
- Vixy – Finds items and helps with mining
💡 Best for early exploration and material farming.
Mid-Game Balanced Team
- Neptas – Water-type fighter & fast swimmer
- Anubis – Melee tank + base work powerhouse
- Kingpaca – Healer/support role
- Frostallion – Ice mount with aerial travel
💡 Covers multiple elements and terrain types.
Endgame Raid Team
- Jetragon – Dragon-type DPS + jet-speed flyer
- Jormuntide Ignis – Heavy Fire damage dealer
- Lyleen Noct – Strong healer/support
- Paladius – Ground tank + secondary mount
💡 Ideal for Alpha fights, raids, and boss hunting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I catch Jetragon in Palworld?
A: Jetragon appears as a Level 60 Alpha boss in the volcanic north. To capture it, bring Pal Spheres XL or Legendary Spheres, use a high-damage Ice-type Pal to weaken it, and dodge its missile barrages. For an easier route, hatch it from a Huge Dragon Egg found in volcanic or desert zones.
Q: How can I hatch rare Pals like Jormuntide Ignis or Frostallion Noct?
A: You’ll need Huge Fire Eggs for Jormuntide Ignis and Huge Ice Eggs for Frostallion Noct. Place them in incubators near campfires for faster hatching. Build multiple incubators to hatch several eggs at once for efficiency.
Q: What is the Global Palbox and how does it work?
A: The Global Palbox lets you store and transfer Pals across different worlds or servers.
Once built (requires Paldium, Stone, and Wood), you can save a Pal’s data in one world and rebuild the box elsewhere to retrieve it. It’s ideal for moving your best breeders or combat Pals between solo and co-op saves.
Q: What’s a good Pal team for exploration?
A: Try this balanced team: Jetragon for speed and air attacks, Anubis for ground combat and crafting, and Lyleen Noct for healing support. Together, they cover every terrain, boost survivability, and keep your base running efficiently.
Q: How do I speed up base work and production?
A: Focus on Artisan and Workaholic passives, and assign Pals with high work skills (like Anubis, Blazamut Ryu, or Penking) to matching stations. Add campfire buffs and build workstations close together to reduce travel time.
