Palworld Tier List: Best Pals Ranked

Palworld 1.0 introduced a bunch of new Pals, expanded the endgame, and completely shifted the overall vibe. So, if your goal is to defeat raid bosses, build an efficient production base, or simply find the fastest mount for exploration, choosing the right Pal makes a huge difference. While every Pal has a purpose, only a handful consistently stand out thanks to their combat strength, Partner Skills, and Work Suitability. This Palworld best Pals tier list ranks the strongest options in version 1.0, so players know exactly which Pals are worth catching first.

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Palworld Best Pals Tier List

Although every player has their own personal favorites, these Pals provide the most consistent performance in Palworld 1.0.

S Tier Pals

Screenshot showcasing Frostallion in Palworld

The S Tier contains the absolute best companions available in version 1.0. These are the strongest Pals in the game. They dominate late-game combat, raids, exploration, and high-level base production.

Pal	Element	Work Suitability	Why is it S Tier?
Necromus	Dark	Lumbering Level 6 Mining Level 6	Powerful combat mount with Level 6 Lumbering and Mining. Can double jump too.
Jetragon	Dragon	Gathering Level 8	Fastest flying mount with missile attacks.
Bellanoir Libero	Dark	Handiwork Level 6 Medicine Level 7 Transporting Level 4	One of the strongest raid Pals with devastating Dark attacks.
Frostallion	Ice	Cooling Level 7	Converts player attacks to Ice while mounted.
Neptilius	Water	Watering Level 7	Best water mount with exceptional mobility.
Xenolord	Dark, Dragon	Gathering Level 2	Extremely fast flying mount with powerful Dragon damage.
Hartalis	Neutral	Lumbering Level 7 Gathering Level 7	Triple jump mount with defensive barriers.
Blazamut Ryu	Dragon, Fire	Kindling Level 6 Mining Level 7	Outstanding Dragon attacker and elite miner.
Orserk	Dragon, Electric	Handiwork Level 3 Transporting Level 4 Electricity Level 8	Best electricity generator with strong combat utility.
Anubis	Ground	Handiwork Level 6 Transporting Level 4 Mining Level 6	Elite worker and one of the strongest all-around combat Pals.

A Tier Pals

The A Tier features some of the strongest Pals in the game, and many players can comfortably complete most endgame content using them alone. They only fall slightly behind the absolute best.

Pal	Element	Work Suitability	Main Strength
Shadowbeak	Dark	Gathering Level 2	Excellent flying mount with Dark attack boost.
Jormuntide Ignis	Dragon, Fire	Kindling Level 7	Incredible Fire damage and top-tier Kindling.
Selyne	Dark, Neutral	Handiwork Level 7 Medicine Level 6 Transporting Level 3	Strong combat Pal with excellent Handiwork.
Astegon	Dragon, Dark	Handiwork Level 3 Mining Level 7	Best ore farming Partner Skill.
Paladius	Neutral	Lumbering Level 6 Mining Level 6	Triple jump land mount with solid combat.
Azurmane	Electric	Electricity Level 5	Fast ground mount with Electricity generation.
Bastigor	Ice	Lumbering Level 6 Mining Level 5 Cooling Level 8	Outstanding Cooling Pal with strong combat.
Faleris	Fire	Kindling Level 6 Transporting Level 3	Fast flying mount and useful farming bonus.
Ragnahawk	Fire	Kindling Level 4 Transporting Level 5	Fire attack conversion while mounted.
Xenogard	Dragon	Mining Level 4	Great raid damage and Meteorite farming utility.

B Tier Pals

Palworld player petting their Frostallion Noct

These Pals work great during the mid to late game. Although they lack the overwhelming power of higher-ranked Pals, the B Tier offers excellent utility.

Pal	Element		Main Strength
Frostallion Noct	Dark	Gathering Level 7	Strong flying mount with Dark attack boost
Knocklem	Ground	Transporting Level 7 Gathering Level 4 Mining Level 7	Excellent Mining and Transporting
Lyleen Noct	Dark	Handiwork Level 5 Medicine Level 7 Gathering Level 6	Restores player health during battle
Fenglope	Neutral	Lumbering Level 3	Fast land mount with double jump
Skutlas Ignis	Water, Fire	Kindling Level 3 Lumbering Level 3 Watering Level 2 Gathering Level 2	Unique katana transformation for combat

C Tier Pals

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Most C Tier Pals are perfectly usable throughout the game, especially for newer players. These Pals have useful roles but are generally replaced later by stronger alternatives.

Pal	Element		Main Strength
Jormuntide	Dragon, Water	Watering Level 7	Excellent Watering and water traversal
Mossanda Lux	Electric	Handiwork Level 3 Lumbering Level 4 Transporting Level 4 Electricity Level 4	Mounted grenade launcher
Grizzbolt	Electric	Handiwork Level 4 Lumbering Level 3 Transporting Level 5 Electricity Level 5	Mounted minigun attacks
Moldron	Fire, Ground	Kindling Level 5 Mining Level 5	Fire and Ground combat boost
Felbat	Dark	Medicine Level 3	Life Steal for longer battles
Gildra	Dark, Ground	Handiwork Level 5 Medicine Level 4 Transporting Level 2	Can revive after being knocked out

Which S Tier Pal Should You Catch First?

Palworld communications lead John Buckley states that the division around using generative AI is a key reason why Pocketpair claims to not use it at all.

If starting fresh in Palworld 1.0, some legendary Pals provide much greater long term value than others.

Anubis is arguably the best first priority because it remains useful throughout the entire game. It speeds up crafting, mines efficiently, transports materials, and performs exceptionally well during combat.

Jetragon should be the next major goal for anyone who values exploration. Its incredible flying speed dramatically reduces travel time across the enormous world map.

Those who are focused on raids should aim for Bellanoir Libero or Blazamut Ryu, while Frostallion remains the best choice for Ice-focused combat builds. And, players who want to automate their base should never overlook Orserk, whose Level 8 Electricity generation makes powering advanced structures effortless.

We have a separate guide on How to Catch & Breed Orserk.

There is no single perfect Pal, but a handful of them consistently outperform the rest. Jetragon dominates the skies, Bellanoir Libero destroys raid bosses, Anubis remains one of the best workers ever added, and Orserk keeps advanced bases running without interruption.

As the game continues to receive updates, the rankings may change, but these Pals currently represent the strongest choices available in Palworld 1.0.

FAQs

Which Pal is best for base work?

Anubis is the best all-round worker because of its Level 6 Handiwork, Mining, and Transporting abilities. Orserk is the best choice for electricity generation.

What is the fastest mount in Palworld?

Jetragon remains the fastest flying mount in Palworld 1.0, making it the best option for exploring the map quickly.

Did Palworld 1.0 change breeding?

Yes. Version 1.0 changed many breeding combinations, so many of the recipes that worked before the update are no longer valid. Players should always use the updated breeding combinations when planning new Pals.