Palworld Tier List: Best Pals Ranked

    By Usama Ali Published Jul 25, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in hand. 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. 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 Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Palworld Jetragon attacking Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Palworld Bellanoir LIbero Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Close 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 Palworld Shadowbeak Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Palworld Jormuntide Ignis stats Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Close 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 Lyleen Noct Image via GameRant; Source: Pocketpair Close 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 Close 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? 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. Palworld Like Follow Followed Open-World Shooter Survival Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 69% Released July 10, 2026 ESRB T For Teen Due To Violence Developer(s) Pocket Pair, Inc. Publisher(s) Pocket Pair, Inc. Where to play Close WHERE TO PLAY SUBSCRIPTION DIGITAL GGMods Mods Genre(s) Open-World , Shooter, Survival Powered by Expand Collapse Close