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Palworld tier list and the best Pals to chooseHere’s a tier list of the best Pals in Palworld ranked
Here’s a tier list of the best Pals in Palworld ranked
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Looking for a Pal tier list to rank the best Pals in Palworld?As you journey throughPalworld, you’ll come across Pals of differentelementswith varying Partner Skills which determine how strong they are in combat.
With so many to choose from, aPal listthat is ever-expanding, and only a limited amount of space on your team, it can be hard prioritising which to recruit. Luckily, we’ve organised all Pals into a tier list below and then went through our top ten essential picks. Featured are the best Pals for combat, thebest base Pals,mountsand more.
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Palworld tier list
The following Pal tier list contains all Pals currently available inPalworld. As of writing, there are a total of138 Palsincluding species variations. Below we’ve ranked them according to the strongest Pals in combat, thefastest mountsand how useful they are at your base when performing tasks likePlanting,Handiworkand more.
Be sure to check below this tier list for a breakdown of our top ten Pals and a rundown of why each Pal should be a vital member of your team.
Now you should have a good idea which are the best Pals in Palworld. Below, we’ve listed the top ten Pals you need to recruit, where to find them and what makes them a worthwhile addition to your team.
10. Lyleen
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Whilst there are perhaps more fearsome-looking Pals on this list, theLyleenprovides some powerful buffs both to combat and to base management.
The Lyleen resides in a top spot for both ourbest Planting Palsandbest Medicine Production Palslists. Whilst these skills are reason enough to recruit a Lyleen to your Palbox, their Partner Skill,Harvest Goddesscan restore a player’s HP in combat. This is one of few Pals with restorative powers and is infinitely useful when taking on powerful foes.
Whilst the Lyleen predominantly has Grass-type powers, they also do have access to a Water-based power,Aqua Burst, at level 22.
9. Verdash
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TheVerdashhas a range of valuable skills which make it a worthy recruit for your base and one of thebest base Palsandbest Gathering Pals.
Additionally, the Verdash can increase the player’smovement speedin combat and applyGrass damageto all of the player’s attacks, making it especially useful when fighting Ground-type foes.
Verdash Pals also have access to strong Ground damage attacks like theStone Cannonwhich has an attack power of 70 despite the fact it can be unlocked at just level 7.
8. Warsect
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TheWarsectis proficient inboth Grass and Ground attacksand is both thebest Grass Palandbest Lumbering Palto recruit in Palworld due to its skill proficiencies.
If you want a Pal that can cover as many elements as possible, Warsect Pals can applyFire damageto all of the player’s attacks when recruited in your team. It can also strengthen the player’s defence making it a jack of all trades and immeasurably useful against a range of Pal types.
7. Orserk
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If you have many Production Assembly Lines, you’ll need an Electric Pal to help you maintain power and keep your base at maximum production efficiency. TheOrserkis the best pal forGenerating Electricityin the game and has a level 4 in this skill proficiency.
Simultaneously, it’s thebest Electric Paldue to its impressiveKeraunoskill, worth 100 power. Astonishingly, this power can be unlocked from level 1 and essentially equips the Orserk with a throwable blade made of lightning.
The Orserk can additionally perform aLightning Strikeat level 7, which deals out 120 power. These are figures that most Pals have to wait until levels 40 plus to unlock.
6. Necromus
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TheNecromusis arguably thebest Dark Palin Palworld due to its hard-hittingNightmare Ball, Twin Spears and Dark Laserattacks. It additionally has access to bothFire and Ground attacks.
Its Partner Skill allows the Necromus to be ridden as a mount and it can perform adouble jumpwhen doing so. The Necromus is classed as a Legendary Pal and there is only one in the game, as of writing.
5. Paladius
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Like its companion the Necromus, thePaladiuscan be used as a mount. Arguably the Paladius is the best mount in Palworld due to itstriple jumpability, making traversal much easier across the game’s expansivemap.
The Paladius is also one of a kind and can perform bothIceandNeutralattacks. If you’re looking to collect both rare and powerful Pals, the Paladius should be on your list.
4. Anubis
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TheAnubisis thebest Handiwork Palin the game with a level 4 proficiency in the skill. This means it’s a useful Pal to recruit at your base when you expect to do a lot of building and wish to expedite the process.
Perhaps more importantly, it’s also thebest Ground Palin Paworld with access to unique attacks like theSpinning Roundhousespin kick,Ground SmashAOE attack andForceful Chargepunch attack.
Additionally, the Anubis can move faster than most Pals and perform aside dodgewhilst also applyingGround damageto all of the player’s attacks. This makes it versatile and fluid in combat while delivering some seriously strong Ground damage.
3. Jormuntide
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TheJormuntidedeserves a high place in this list due to the fact it is both thebest Water Palin Palworld, has thebest Wateringskill in the game and is also one of thefastest mountsyou can get, capable of carrying players across bodies of water without depleting stamina.
The multi-purpose nature of the Jormuntide does not subtract from its ferociousness in combat. Capable ofWater, Electric and Dragon attacks, it can summon anAqua Burst(a ball of water to launch at enemies) at level 22. This attack is worth 100 power and is a precursor to even more powerful attacks as the Jormuntide levels up.
Few can outmatch the Jormuntide, except its variant species the Jormuntide Ignis, detailed below.
2. Jormuntide Ignis
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Like its blue cousin, theJormuntide Ignisis a master of both combat and utility. With a level 4 proficiency, it’s thebest Kindling Palin the game, useful for producing Ingots at your base or cooking meals.
It’s also thebest Fire Palin Palworld, with the ability toenhance all Fire attacksof Pals in your team when ridden as amount.
With access toFire, Dragon and Electric attacks, its sure to help you in most combat situations. Its most powerful Fire attack can be accessed at level 40 (unlike other Pals that have to wait until level 50) and is worth 150 power. This attack,Fire Ball, does what it says on the tin and summons a large ball of fire to haul at foes.
1. Jetragon
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Not only is theJetragonthefastest flying mountin the game, but whilst in the air, you can fire missiles from its back. This is a legendary Pal, super rare and has access toFire, Dragon and Dark attacks, making it a formidable predator both in the skies and on land.
The Jetragon takes our top pick for thebest Dragon Palin Palworld due to its powerful repertoire of attacks and grenade launcher Partner Skill. As of writing, there is only one Jetragon in the game and will pose a challenge to capture. If you manage to catch one, however, you’ll be able to defeat any Pals foolish enough to get in your way.
That rounds off our guide to the best Pals in Palworld including a full Pal tier list and a top ten roundup. With these fearsome critters, you should be kitted out with everything you need to explore themapand expand your base. If you have just begun your Palworld journey, try our guide to thebest starter Palsor see ourPal locationsguide for a thorough rundown of where you can find each of the entries on our list.
