Palworld Best Pals Tier List

Mastering which Pals thrive in Palworld is essential for building a formidable squad and unlocking every corner of your base. Without the right companions, even the most elaborate facilities sit idle. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned explorer, this tier list will guide you toward the next Pal to capture, and I’ve also highlighted the top picks for each type to help you patch any team gaps.

Below is my curated Palworld tier list. Keep in mind that it reflects my personal perspective, so your own rankings may differ. For deeper insight, check the detailed tables that follow, where I break down each Pal’s elements, partner skills, work suitability, and spawn locations.

Note: The breeding combinations have been updated with the launch of Palworld 1.0. As a result, previous pairings you relied on to produce specific Pals—such as Anubis—may no longer yield the same results.

Anubis boasts a wide array of potential breeding pairings, so I’ve listed only one example for brevity. Other viable combos include Moldron with Jormuntide Ignis and Ghangler with Dandilord. For the complete roster, I recommend using a breeding calculator to explore every possibility.

Here are the top Pals in Palworld. Though most are elusive and difficult to capture, each one offers a distinct advantage—whether you’re fighting, exploring, or building—making them well worth the effort once you finally have them in your roster.

At the pinnacle of the tier list are Necromus and Jetragon, prized for their sheer power once you’ve trained them. Both serve as mounts, with Jetragon soaring at high speed and unleashing missile barrages. Because many S‑Tier Pals double as mounts, choosing the right one for your terrain is key: Neptilius excels in watery environments, while Frostallion amplifies ice attacks against dragon‑type enemies. Don’t forget to unlock and equip the Pal’s saddle before you can mount them.

Anubis, a fan favorite that rose to prominence shortly after Palworld’s early‑access launch in 2024, remains a formidable ally. If you already possess a strong Anubis, it’s worth revisiting that save; otherwise, make a point to capture one. Its standout trait is its occasional evasive maneuvers, allowing it to survive longer in combat.

As you progress toward the more formidable Pals, the B‑Tier creatures serve as an ideal bridge during the mid‑game.

Several B‑Tier Pals boast a variety of breeding pathways. For instance, Fenglope can be obtained by pairing Pupperai with Venusa or Nox with Sootseer—check the Fenglope breeding calculator for the full roster. Knocklem, on the other hand, can be bred from Soloenne and Lyleen or from Renjishi and Ophydia; the Knocklem calculator lists every possible combination.

Four B‑Tier Pals feature multiple breeding combinations—so many that listing them all would be cumbersome. To keep the guide concise, I’ll highlight a few key pairings here.