Hey there, Pal Tamers! Palworld has a host of Pals to collect, with a lot of information to sort through to find out which Pals are the best of the best. With this in mind, we have created a tier list for you to use while designing your teams. The Pals in this list are all great in combat, though some are more situational than others, and we will explain why. If you are looking to elevate your Palworld gameplay, this is the guide for you.
Combat Tier List Criteria
The highest of the tiers in this list belongs solely to Legendary Pals. Legendary Pals have stats so high that they dwarf event the strongest of non-Legendary Pals - being more than twice as high in their stats comparatively.
All other non-Legendary Pals will fall into S Rank and lower. For these lists, we leverage each Pal's base stats, Passive and Active Skills, Partner Skills, and the overall utility they can provide in combat. Now, let's get right into it!
SS Rank Combat Pals
Jetragon
Dragon
110
110
100
140
3300
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Spirit Fire
Dragon Burst
Flare Storm
Draconic Breath
Beam Comet
Fire Ball
Dragon Meteor
45
55
80
70
140
150
150
Gathering
3
Partner Skill
Aerial Missile
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Can rapidly fire a missile launcher while mounted.
Can rapidly fire a missile launcher while mounted.
Possible Drops
Pure QuartzPolymerCarbon FiberDiamond
8680
XL
- Tooltip Description
- Watches over Palpagos Island from high above. When calamity returns to the land, the earth will split open, and the skies will burn. It is destined to strike down the calamity in a flash of total destruction.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-1
- 3
- Skill 1
- Spirit Fire
- Skill 2
- Dragon Burst
- Skill 3
- Flare Storm
Pros & Cons
- Extremely high attack stat and massively powerful Dragon-type moveset.
- More than 10000 health at max level.
- Has missile launchers that you can shoot from his back while mounted.
- Passive skill Legend - +20% Attack, +20% Defense, +15% Movement Speed.
- Fastest flying mount in the game.
Frostallion
Ice
140
120
100
140
1500
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Air Cannon
Ice Missile
Icicle Cutter
Iceberg
Crystal Wing
Cryst Breath
Blizzard Spike
25
30
55
70
110
90
130
Cooling
4
Partner Skill
Ice Steed
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Changes the player's attack type to Ice
and enhances Ice attacks while mounted.
Changes the player's attack type to Ice
and enhances Ice attacks while mounted.
Possible Drops
Ice OrganDiamond
8440
L
- Tooltip Description
- Guardian deity of Palpagos Island, known as the Winter Caller. In the past, when a calamity struck the land, it soared into the sky and sealed away the threat by casting the island into an eternal winter.
- Work-A
- Cooling
- Work-1
- 4
- Skill 1
- Air Cannon
- Skill 2
- Ice Missile
- Skill 3
- Icicle Cutter
Pros & Cons
- The strongest Pal in the game.
- Great Ice-type attacker with exceptionally high Attack and Defense, nearly 13000 Health at max level.
- Can solo basically anything.
- Passive skill Legend - +20% Attack, +20% Defense, +15% Movement Speed.
- Passive Skill Ice Emperor - + 20% increase to Ice.
- When you ride it, your attacks become Ice attacks, Ice attacks are enhanced while this Pal is mounted.
Necromus
Dark
130
120
100
145
1600
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Shadow Burst
Spirit Fire
Spirit Flame
Nightmare Ball
Rock Lance
Twin Spears
Dark Laser
55
45
75
100
150
120
150
Gathering
1
Partner Skill
Can be ridden.
Can double jump while mounted.
Can double jump while mounted.
Possible Drops
Pal Metal IngotCarbon FiberInnovative Technical Manual
8930
L
- Tooltip Description
- Once one with Paladius. Its darkened form is the embodiment of negative emotions. However, a glimmer of compassion can still be seen deep within its eyes.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-1
- 1
- Skill 1
- Shadow Burst
- Skill 2
- Spirit Fire
- Skill 3
- Spirit Flame
Pros & Cons
- The highest attack stat of the Legendaries.
- Passive skill Legend - +20% Attack, +20% Defense, +15% Movement Speed.
- Passive Skill Lord of the Underworld ? 20% Increase to Dark.
Paladius
Neutral
130
145
110
120
1400
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Power Shot
Ice Missile
Iceberg
Power Bomb
Blizzard Spike
Spear Thrust
Pal Blast
35
30
70
70
130
120
150
Gathering
1
Partner Skill
Can be ridden.
Can triple jump while mounted.
Can triple jump while mounted.
Possible Drops
Pal Metal IngotCarbon FiberInnovative Technical Manual
8810
L
- Tooltip Description
- Once one with Necromus. Its gleaming form is free of all negative emotions. However, a glimmer of hatred can still be seen deep within its eyes.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-1
- 1
- Skill 1
- Power Shot
- Skill 2
- Ice Missile
- Skill 3
- Iceberg
Pros & Cons
- The weakest of the Legendaries, but has double the stats that Shadowbeak has, so still ridiculously powerful.
- Passive skill Legend - +20% Attack, +20% Defense, +15% Movement Speed.
- Passive Skill Celestial Emperor ? 20% boost to Neutral.
S Rank Combat Pals
Dark
120
140
130
120
1200
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Air Cannon
Dark Ball
Shadow Burst
Spirit Flame
Nightmare Ball
Divine Disaster
Dark Laser
25
40
55
75
100
160
150
Gathering
1
Partner Skill
Modified DNA
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.
Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.
Possible Drops
Pal Metal IngotCarbon FiberInnovative Technical Manual
9060
L
- Tooltip Description
- Born from the depths of insanity, its very existence should not be. Having lost all genetic ties to other Pals, one wonders if it could still even be considered a Pal.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-1
- 1
- Skill 1
- Air Cannon
- Skill 2
- Dark Ball
- Skill 3
- Shadow Burst
Pros & Cons
- Quick ground mount that can also fly.
- Consumes the least amount of stamina of all mounts, despite not being the fastest, meaning you can stay airborne for the longest amount or sprinting for the longest amount.
- Fantastic all-rounder, great Dark attacker.
- Learns Divine Disaster, an exclusive skill that?s absolutely devastating.
Ground
Grass
120
120
100
100
600
85
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Wind Cutter
Seed Machine Gun
Stone Blast
Stone Cannon
Giga Horn
Rock Lance
Solar Blast
30
50
55
70
75
150
150
Planting
Handiwork
Lumbering
Transporting
1
1
3
3
Partner Skill
Hard Armor
When fighting together, increases player's defense and applies
Fire damage to the player's attacks.
Fire damage to the player's attacks.
Possible Drops
Honey
6830
L
- Tooltip Description
- The ultra-hard armor surrounding its body is extremely strong and heat resistant. Even a napalm blast would hardly leave a scratch.
- Work-A
- Planting
- Work-B
- Handiwork
- Work-C
- Lumbering
- Work-D
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 1
Pros & Cons
- Blends Fire damage to its Grass and Ground moveset, making this Pal versatile. You can bring it in most, if not all, fights.
- Very good Health pool.
- This Pal can be in your party forever, and will always do well.
- Boosts the player?s Fire damage and Defense with its Hard Armor Partner Skill.
Ground
120
100
130
130
1000
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Stone Blast
Power Bomb
Sand Tornado
Spinning Roundhouse
Forceful Charge
Ground Smash
Rock Lance
55
70
80
100
120
140
150
Handiwork
Transporting
Mining
4
2
3
Partner Skill
Guardian of the Desert
When fighting together, applies
Earth damage to the player's attacks. Sometimes dodges attacks with a high speed sidestep while in battle.
Earth damage to the player's attacks. Sometimes dodges attacks with a high speed sidestep while in battle.
Possible Drops
BoneLarge Pal SoulInnovative Technical Manual
4960
M
- Tooltip Description
- Once seen as a symbol of nobility, and an idol for those who shunned wealth and power. Yet over time, this Pal became a token of death.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Transporting
- Work-C
- Mining
- Work-1
- 4
- Work-2
- 2
Pros & Cons
- Passive ? applies ground damage to player attacks.
- One of the highest attack stats in game with very high HP.
- Will sometimes just dodge attacks.
- Earth Emperor ? 20% increase to Ground.
Dragon
Water
130
100
150
120
700
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Aqua Gun
Dragon Cannon
Draconic Breath
Aqua Burst
Tri-Lightning
Hydro Laser
Dragon Meteor
40
30
70
100
90
150
150
Watering
4
Partner Skill
Stormbringer Sea Dragon
Can be ridden to travel on water.
While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.
While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.
Possible Drops
Pal Fluids
9320
XL
- Tooltip Description
- Legend says that the was once a wise man, who after being wrongly convicted and cast into a whirlpool, returned as this Pal to destroy those who wronged him.
- Work-A
- Watering
- Work-1
- 4
- Skill 1
- Aqua Gun
- Skill 2
- Dragon Cannon
- Skill 3
- Draconic Breath
Pros & Cons
- Incredible attack and HP, great defense.
- Best Water attacker with a powerful overall moveset.
- His Passive, Lord of the Sea, boosts his Water attack damage by 20%.
Fire
100
120
150
125
900
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Power Shot
Ignis Blast
Stone Blast
Ignis Breath
Ignis Rage
Fire Ball
Rock Lance
35
30
55
70
120
150
150
Kindling
Mining
3
4
Partner Skill
Magma Kaiser
Can be ridden.
Enhances Fire attacks while mounted.
Enhances Fire attacks while mounted.
Possible Drops
CoalFlame Organ
10520
XL
- Tooltip Description
- Legends say it was born during a volcanic eruption. A strange group even claims that this continent is laid upon the back of a giant .
- Work-A
- Kindling
- Work-B
- Mining
- Work-1
- 3
- Work-2
- 4
- Skill 1
- Power Shot
Pros & Cons
- Fire type is technically the strongest Type in the game, highest damaging Type.
- Blazamut can be ridden and gets a 50% increase to his fire attack, along with Flame Emperor which gives him another 20% boost to his fire damage.
- Overpowered Fire-type movesets.
A Rank Combat Pals
Electric
90
80
100
100
1150
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Sand Blast
Shockwave
Spark Blast
Stone Blast
Electric Ball
Lightning Streak
Lightning Bolt
40
40
30
55
50
75
150
Electricity
2
Partner Skill
Jumping Force
Can be ridden.
Can double jump while mounted.
Can double jump while mounted.
Possible Drops
Electric Organ
3880
M
- Tooltip Description
- At full speed, it could be mistaken for a bolt of lightning. If two s collide, the sound is like that of a powerful thunderclap.
- Work-A
- Electricity
- Work-1
- 2
- Skill 1
- Sand Blast
- Skill 2
- Shockwave
- Skill 3
- Spark Blast
Pros & Cons
- Good mid-game Electric attacker.
- Can be ridden, mounting gives the Double Jump ability. Very fast ground mount with Swift ? very nice for getting around.
Dragon
Dark
100
125
100
125
800
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Dragon Cannon
Spirit Flame
Dragon Burst
Nightmare Ball
Draconic Breath
Dark Laser
Dragon Meteor
30
75
55
100
70
150
150
Handiwork
Mining
1
4
Partner Skill
Black Ankylosaur
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Increases damage dealt to ore while mounted.
Increases damage dealt to ore while mounted.
Possible Drops
Pal Metal IngotPure Quartz
8200
XL
- Tooltip Description
- A savage beast born of the abyss. Thou shall not stand before the beast. Thou shall not heed the beast.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Mining
- Work-1
- 1
- Work-2
- 4
- Skill 1
- Dragon Cannon
Pros & Cons
- Has massive attack and defense stats.
- Overpowered Active Skills movesets.
- Looks awesome. Yes, this is important for combat.
Dragon
Electric
100
100
100
130
1200
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Kerauno
Lightning Strike
Spark Blast
Draconic Breath
Lightning Streak
Tri-Lightning
Lightning Bolt
100
120
30
70
75
90
150
Electricity
Handiwork
Transporting
4
4
3
Partner Skill
Ferocious Thunder Dragon
While fighting together, Water Pals drop more items when defeated.
Possible Drops
Electric Organ
8320
L
- Tooltip Description
- It sends electricity into its foes' wounds, roasting them from the inside out. Fights between end in the blink of an eye.
- Work-A
- Electricity
- Work-B
- Handiwork
- Work-C
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 4
- Work-2
- 4
Pros & Cons
- Best Electric Pal in game, not higher on the list because Electric is fairly weak typing.
- Comes with Lord of Lightning ? 20% increase to Lightning attacks.
- Very strong magic attack skill.
Fire
100
110
100
105
1400
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Ignis Blast
Flare Arrow
Spirit Fire
Ignis Breath
Phoenix Flare
Ignis Rage
Fire Ball
30
55
45
70
135
120
150
Kindling
Transporting
3
3
Partner Skill
Scorching Predator
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
While fighting together, Ice Pals drop more items when defeated.
While fighting together, Ice Pals drop more items when defeated.
Possible Drops
Flame Organ
6720
L
- Tooltip Description
- When it finds its prey it unleashes a whirlwind of flames, burning the entire area to ash. breath is known for its pleasing scent.
- Work-A
- Kindling
- Work-B
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 3
- Work-2
- 3
- Skill 1
- Ignis Blast
Pros & Cons
- Very strong Fire attacker that can be ridden, it is the fastest non-Legendary mount in the game.
- Great moveset and offensive stats that more than make up for its slightly lower HP stat.
Dark
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Dark Ball
Icicle Cutter
Shadow Burst
Cryst Breath
Nightmare Ball
Blizzard Spike
Dark Laser
40
55
55
90
100
130
150
Handiwork
Gathering
Medicine
3
2
3
Partner Skill
Goddess of the Tranquil Light
When activated, the queen's soothing graces
greatly restore the player's HP.
greatly restore the player's HP.
Possible Drops
Pal Fluids
- Tooltip Description
- An elegant Pal full of grace. It admonishes any who are disrespectful with a painful slap. Some Pals actively seek out this punishment.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Gathering
- Work-C
- Medicine
- Work-1
- 3
- Work-2
- 2
Pros & Cons
- Lyleen can heal you ? does 1000 HP of healing at base level. This is invaluable as there really is no other way to heal in this game except by using Pals.
- Lyleen is the best healer in the game.
- Noct version has Dark typing. She can use Dark, Ice, and Grass type moves effectively.
- Very strong attacker besides.
B Rank Combat Pals
Dragon
105
100
100
100
950
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Dragon Cannon
Spirit Fire
Acid Rain
Draconic Breath
Grass Tornado
Aqua Burst
Dragon Meteor
30
45
80
70
80
100
150
Handiwork
Transporting
Gathering
Mining
1
3
2
2
Partner Skill
Sky Dragon’s Affection
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Enhances Dragon attacks while mounted.
Enhances Dragon attacks while mounted.
Possible Drops
High Quality Pal Oil
6830
L
- Tooltip Description
- Sleeping while cuddling a is said to be a heavenly experience, but there are some who have been crushed and sent to heaven by ones that toss and turn in their sleep.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Transporting
- Work-C
- Gathering
- Work-D
- Mining
- Work-1
- 1
Pros & Cons
- Can catch before Level 30.
- Decent attack and defense with good movesets.
- Can be ridden, enhances Dragon attacks when mounted.
Fire
Dark
95
85
150
100
960
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Ignis Blast
Spirit Fire
Flare Arrow
Hellfire Claw
Shadow Burst
Fire Ball
Ignis Rage
30
45
55
70
55
150
120
Kindling
Handiwork
Transporting
Mining
1
2
2
1
Partner Skill
Flameclaw Hunter
When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
Possible Drops
HornLeather
4780
M
- Tooltip Description
- In the dark of night, this Pal snatches prey to bring back to its territory. What happens to those poor souls afterwards isn't too hard to imagine.
- Work-A
- Kindling
- Work-B
- Handiwork
- Work-C
- Transporting
- Work-D
- Mining
- Work-1
- 1
Pros & Cons
- Great attacker, decent Fire-type moveset.
- Tough Pal for the early game.
- Basically comes to you, even when you wish it wouldn't, so you may as well pick it up.
Neutral
100
80
100
95
750
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Air Cannon
Tornado Attack
Wind Cutter
Power Bomb
Sand Tornado
Grass Tornado
Pal Blast
25
65
30
70
80
80
150
Gathering
2
Partner Skill
Travel Companion
Can be ridden as an flying mount.
Possible Drops
Leather
6300
L
- Tooltip Description
- It carries newborn Pals to its nest and raises them as a surrogate parent. Once the baby Pal has fattened up, it hunts them.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-1
- 2
- Skill 1
- Air Cannon
- Skill 2
- Tornado Attack
- Skill 3
- Wind Cutter
Pros & Cons
- Earliest capturable flying mount, spawns in the starting area.
- Good attack for an early-game Pal.
- With the passive skill Swift, it will increase its movement speed by 30%.
Fire
90
80
50
110
620
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Ignis Blast
Spirit Fire
Flare Arrow
Spirit Flame
Flare Storm
Fire Ball
Dragon Meteor
30
45
55
75
80
150
150
Kindling
Handiwork
Transporting
2
3
2
Partner Skill
Lord Fox
When fighting together, applies Fire damage to the player's attacks.
Possible Drops
Flame OrganHigh Grade Technical Manual
1540
M
- Tooltip Description
- With the power of light, it produces arcane phenomena. It prefers to eat food well-done and is particularly hostile towards .
- Work-A
- Kindling
- Work-B
- Handiwork
- Work-C
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 2
- Work-2
- 3
Pros & Cons
- Decent Fire attacker.
- Applies Fire to player attacks with its Partner Skill.
Dark
90
90
100
105
620
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Ignis Blast
Dark Ball
Flare Arrow
Shadow Burst
Spirit Flame
Nightmare Ball
Dark Laser
30
40
55
55
75
100
150
Handiwork
Medicine
Transporting
2
2
2
Partner Skill
Grimoire Collector
While fighting together, Normal Pals drop more items when defeated.
Possible Drops
LeatherKatress HairHigh Grade Technical Manual
4120
M
- Tooltip Description
- With the power of shadows, it produces arcane phenomena. It prefers to eat food raw and is particularly hostile towards.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Medicine
- Work-C
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 2
- Work-2
- 2
Pros & Cons
- Great Dark attacker, can also learns Fire moves.
- Great farming Pal for the field, can be used to get Leather or Bones because of its Partner Skill Grimoire collector.
Water
Ice
95
95
70
95
600
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Aqua Gun
Iceberg
Emperor Slide
Cryst Breath
Aqua Burst
Blizzard Spike
Hydro Laser
40
70
70
90
100
130
150
Handiwork
Transporting
Watering
Mining
Cooling
2
2
2
2
2
Partner Skill
Brave Sailor
While fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Possible Drops
Ice OrganPenking Plume
5410
L
- Tooltip Description
- Surprisingly, it is unrelated to. Ever wanting to be the center of attention, this Pal will strut its stuff for any onlookers.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Transporting
- Work-C
- Watering
- Work-D
- Mining
- Work-E
- Cooling
Pros & Cons
- More drops from Fire Pals.
- Can straight up Freeze enemies, making him very useful in boss fights.
- Decent attack.
Ice
100
90
100
90
500
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Power Shot
Ice Missile
Icicle Cutter
Iceberg
Cryst Breath
Pal Blast
Blizzard Spike
35
30
55
70
90
150
130
Gathering
Cooling
2
2
Partner Skill
King of Fluff
Can be ridden.
While fighting together, stats will increase the more Sweepa are in your team.
While fighting together, stats will increase the more Sweepa are in your team.
Possible Drops
Wool
6400
L
- Tooltip Description
- While hibernating, a large number of hide within its voluminous body hair. The most ever recorded is 101.
- Work-A
- Gathering
- Work-B
- Cooling
- Work-1
- 2
- Work-2
- 2
- Skill 1
- Power Shot
Pros & Cons
- The more Swees you add to your party, the higher Sweepa?s Attack and Defense becomes. The bonus of which scales with your Swee's level (higher level, bigger percentage bonus).
- This scaling can make Sweepa one of the strong Pals in the whole game.
- Lower on this list because you can?t use Sweepa with anything else if you want to maximize his damage with this synergy.
Ground
80
120
80
95
420
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Aqua Gun
Stone Blast
Shell Spin
Stone Cannon
Sand Tornado
Aqua Burst
Rock Lance
40
55
65
70
80
100
150
Mining
3
Partner Skill
Drill Crusher
When activated, performs Shell Spin,follows the player while spinning, and mines ores efficiently.
Possible Drops
OreHigh Quality Pal Oil
2980
M
- Tooltip Description
- A walking contradiction, possessing the strongest shell and the only drill capable of piercing it. "Digtoise's Fable" is a popular children's tale.
- Work-A
- Mining
- Work-1
- 3
- Skill 1
- Aqua Gun
- Skill 2
- Stone Blast
- Skill 3
- Shell Spin
Pros & Cons
- Great defense, decent attack
- Great to pick up for Mining in the field.
Grass
100
90
100
90
700
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Power Shot
Seed Machine Gun
Stone Cannon
Crushing Punch
Seed Mine
Spine Vine
Solar Blast
35
50
70
85
65
95
150
Planting
Handiwork
Lumbering
Transporting
2
2
2
3
Partner Skill
Grenadier Panda
Can be ridden.
Can rapidly fire a grenade launcher while mounted.
Can rapidly fire a grenade launcher while mounted.
Possible Drops
MushroomLeatherTomato Seeds
6200
L
- Tooltip Description
- A Pal so powerful it's hard to believe. In one experiment, this Pal tore through 3,000 sheets of paper at once! It's only by some miracle that this Pal isn't a meat-eater.
- Work-A
- Planting
- Work-B
- Handiwork
- Work-C
- Lumbering
- Work-D
- Transporting
- Work-1
- 2
Pros & Cons
- Decent attack, good Grass moveset.
- Can fire a grenade launcher while mounted.
Electric
105
100
120
100
550
50
Active SkillsWork Suitability
Spark Blast
Shockwave
Lightning Claw
Lightning Streak
Tri-Lightning
Lightning Strike
Lightning Bolt
30
40
90
75
90
120
150
Handiwork
Lumbering
Transporting
Electricity
2
2
3
3
Partner Skill
Yellow Tank
Can be ridden.
Can rapidly fire a minigun while mounted.
Can rapidly fire a minigun while mounted.
Possible Drops
Electric OrganLeather
7720
L
- Tooltip Description
- With a friendly smile and a hardy physique, it is docile towards one it recognizes as a partner. For reasons unexplained, its personality undergoes a drastic change when wielding a minigun.
- Work-A
- Handiwork
- Work-B
- Lumbering
- Work-C
- Transporting
- Work-D
- Electricity
- Work-1
- 2
Pros & Cons
- Tanky Electric type Pal.
- Can fire a minigun when ridden.
C Rank Combat Pals
All other Pals not previously mentioned can pretty much be slotted here, as the differences between them are so minimal they are basically worth not differentiating. Most Pals in the game will fall in here, but they may still be useful to have on the Base or for farming in the wild.
