Palworld Best Pals Tier List
Updated 2026-08-07 · 7 min read
Not every Pal is worth your time. This tier list ranks the strongest Palworld Pals for combat, riding and base work in the 1.0 release — and every top pick links to a breeding guide so you can actually get one.
S-Tier — the best Pals in Palworld
- Jetragon (Dragon) — the fastest flying mount and a devastating attacker. Catch-only.
- Necromus & Paladius — the legendary ground-mount duo with huge damage.
- Frostallion (Ice) — top flying mount and an Ice powerhouse.
- Shadowbeak (Dark) — a breedable end-game flyer with strong Dark attacks.
- Anubis (Ground) — the best all-round fighter you can breed, and an elite Handiwork/Mining worker.
A-Tier — excellent picks
- Orserk (Dragon/Electric) — hits like a truck and generates electricity.
- Jormuntide (Dragon/Water) — a strong Water attacker and mount.
- Faleris (Fire) — a fast fire flyer.
- Grizzbolt (Electric) — the minigun-toting Electric bruiser and power generator.
- Lyleen (Grass) — top-tier medicine production and healing.
Best base-work Pals
For a self-running base, prioritise Pals with high work levels: Anubis (Handiwork), Fire Pals (Kindling), Grizzbolt/Orserk (Electricity), Digtoise (Mining) and Lyleen (Medicine). Browse the full Paldeck and sort by work suitability to build the perfect crew.
How to get the top picks
Several S-tier Pals are catch-only, but many A-tier Pals can be bred efficiently. Drop any target into the breeding calculator to find the fastest route, and stack combat passive skills to push them even higher.