Summary
There are many ways to enjoy life inPalworld, whether it’s for the thrill of completing a Paldeck and building up a phenomenal base or building the strongest team of Pals that can take down any obstacle with ease. Players can not only theory craft a team of five Pals to face any elemental disadvantage, but they can also equip themselves with a combination of protective armor and military-grade weapons to assist with the take-down of enemy Pals. Withraid bosses now entering thePalworldsphere, there’s no better time than now to breed strong Pals and build a legendary team for the future.
Distinguishing the differences between powerful Pals and those that can last longer in battle is extremely important when building up a team of five. While certain powerful allies can land a devastating blow that will leave the enemy stunned, others may have higher defensive stats that can absorb the impact of counterattacks, before sending out their own arsenal of moves. A good combination of both will reward players with an easier time taking downsome of the most powerful Alpha Bosses. Here arethe best Pals for combat inPalworld.
Updated on July 28, 2025, by Nathan Round:Since the debut of the Feybreak update, additional Pals have made their way into Palworld. This list has been updated to include additional powerful Pals: Xenolord and Bastigor. With these new Pals entering the fray, the rankings of many existing Pals have been adjusted to account for the addition of stronger competition. Along with these updates, readers will also find more relevant links to other Palworld lists and guides.
120 HP
100 ATK
150 ATK
100 DEF
First up isBellanoir Libero, the very first Dungeon Boss to appear inPalworldpost-launch.This powerful Dark Palboasts a solid health value of 120, along with mid-range melee damage at around 100 points. Though these stats aren’t the most impressive among allPalworldPals, Bellanoir Libero has abase Base Attack level of 150 points. Since all of Bellanoir Libero’s attacks are purely Shot attacks, she will only be utilizing her Base Attack in combat, making this high-level Pal a rather neat asset when going against some tough Neutral Pals.
In terms of attacks, Bellanoir Libero has some heavy hitters, such as herPartner Skill: Nightmare Stare, which unleashes a devastating laser attack that can continuously damage a targeted opponent. Bellanoir Libero also features powerful AoE attacks likeApocalypse, along withFlame Waltz, which deals lasting burn damage. One of her most powerful and high-level attacks, however, isNightmare Bloom, which boasts an impressive160 Power. Bellanoir Libero also possesses theSiren of the Void Passive, which grants a 30% buff to Ice and Dark damage, giving players the flexibility to teach her some powerful Ice skills if they choose. All of these make Bellanoir Libero a heavy-hitting Dark Pal, capable of quickly dispatching Pals and taking down crowds of enemies.
130 ATK
Anubisis without a doubt one of the most popular Pals inPalworldthanks to his level 4 in Handiwork. However, Anubis is also a heavy-hitting Ground Pal and is a perfect addition for players looking to take downhigh-ranking Electric Palswith ease.Anubis boasts a solid health stat, totaling 120 points, which is higher than most other Pals. But where Anubis truly shines in base stats is hishigh Melee and Base Attack levels, both at130 points. Pair this with the fact that Anubis has both Shot and Melee learned skills, and players will find that this Pal does not pull his punches.
In terms of skills, Anubis boasts an impressive roster of exclusive abilities.Forceful Chargeis a strong move, capable of dealing a solid amount of damage.Ground Smashis also notable, allowing Anubis to damage multiple targets. However,Rock Lancestands out as his best attack,boasting 150 Powerand inflicting Muddy on enemies, which reduces their Electrical damage. To enhance the party’s damage output even further, Anubis’Partner Skill, Guardian of the Desert, makes player attacks deal Earth damage, making Anubis a must-have for those looking to take downAxel and Orserk.
110 HP
140 ATK
110 ATK
As a pure Dragon-type,Jetragonmay be one of the most sought-after Pals in the entire game. In terms of health and defense, Jetragon is not necessarily the most impressive Pal. However, where they truly shine is their attack power, which totals around140 attack points, considering pretty much all of Jetragon’s attacks are Shot-based. Jetragon is alsothefastest mount inPalworldby a large margin, making them an excellent Pal for getting around the world in a flash.
In terms of Active Skills, Jetragon has a nice roster, with the most devastating beingBeam Comet, which sends Jetragon hurling into an enemy while firing off beams of energy. Despite its single-type Dragon form, Jetragon gains access to Fire-type moves such asFlare Storm and Fire Ball, giving this powerful beast some versatility. On top of these powerful moves, Jetragon also comes with theAerial Missile Partner Skill, which allows players to fire a rocket on occasion—granted they have access toJetragon’s Missile Launcher.
130 HP
120 ATK
120 DEF
Following Jetragon isXenolord, another Dragon Pal that also doubles as a Dark Pal. Xenolord isn’t exactly the hardest-hitting Pal in the game, boasting abase attack level of 120and primarily specializing in Shot-based attacks. However, it’s quite a tanky Pal, with130 base health and a base defense level of 120.Xenolord also serves as a flying mount, and while it doesn’t surpass Jetragon in speed,max condensing the Palbrings its overall speed pretty close, and itsstamina is nearly three times that of Jetragon.
In terms of attacks, Xenolord offers some impressive Shot abilities, several of which are highly effective.Omega Laser is a standout ability, boasting an incredible 200 power and capable of damaging multiple Pals in all directions.Cosmic Meteor and Astral Rayare also powerful, each inflicting Burn on opponents. To further enhance Xenolord’s utility, players who acquire its saddle canmount it and use their own weaponry, allowing them to wield the strongest tools in their arsenal while taking full advantage of Xenolord’s impressive flight capabilities.
140 HP
Next up isBastigor, a Palintroduced alongside the roster of Feybreak Pals.Bastigor is an Ice Palat heart and can only be obtained by breeding a Frostallion with an Anubis. This means players have a chance to acquire a Legendary Bastigor, offering relatively high attack and defense stats. However, where Bastigor truly shines is itsnaturally high health, reaching 140 pointsat its base level.
In terms of attacks, Bastigor features some notable heavy hitters, includingIce-based moves like Glacial Impact and Diamond Rain, with 190 and 160 power respectively. Bastigor also wieldspowerful Earth attacks, such as Stone Beat, a melee move that deals heavy damage and inflicts the Muddy status effect. That’s not all, though—players can also directly control Bastigor by mounting him andusing his hammer to deal significant damage.However, players will need to craft Bastigor’s Hammer to take full advantage of this feature.
140 DEF
Shadowbeakis a prime flying mount with one of the best stat spreads inPalworld. Shadowbeak ranks close to thetop ten among all Pals in both HP and Attack, and itboasts the second-best Defense stat at 140 points. This makes this terrifying Dark Pal one of the best for surviving high-damage attacks, ensuring that players can rely on Shadowbeak during long battles.
In terms of Active Skills, Shadowbeak comes with a powerful roster of Dark attacks. The standout move isDark Laser, a beam attack that inflicts Darkness. Shadowbeak also has access to two exclusive moves,Divine Disaster and Divine Disaster II, each with a massive 160+ power, giving Shadowbeak three moves that exceed 100 base power. For players looking to deal even more Dark damage, Shadowbeak also boasts theModified DNA Partner Skill, which enhances all Dark attacks while mounted. To take advantage of this ability, however, players will need to craft aShadowbeak Saddle.
145 DEF
Some say a good offense is a good defense, and if that’s the case,Paladiusis a top-tier Pal for combat.Paladius is one of the most formidable alliesto obtain inPalworld, as it excels in virtually everything a player needs. Boasting an impressive130 Health, a high level of attack, andthe highest Defense stat at 145, Paladius is both versatile and powerful. It’s also worth noting that Paladius is a fast mount, equipped with a triple jump ability for excellent mobility.
In addition to its impressive stats, Paladius comes with some devastating Active Skills.Spear Thrust and Pal Blast, for instance, will be doing the majority of the damage. However, Paladius can also use naturally learned Ice moves, likeIceberg and Blizzard Strike, making it a decent threat to Dragon Pals. For players facing long boss fights, Paladius is an excellent option, though it might be wise to pull them back when encountering high-ranking Dark Pals.
Fire Pals are definitely among the most popular inPalworld, largely due to the fact that they are generally some of the strongest Pals in the game. However, when pitted against a good Water-type, they can be dealt with rather quickly. EnterJormuntide, thehighest-ranking Water-type Palfor battle. Health-wise, Jormuntide is one of the beefiest Pals,boasting a base of 130 health points. Considering all of Jormuntide’s attacks are also Shot-based, this Pal boasts abase attack level of 120, making it a formidable threat to Fire-types, especially.
Jormuntide has a favorable dual typing in Water and Dragon, giving it access to some of the strongest moves in the game. Not only does Jormuntide learn its own type-specific moves likeHydro Laser and Dragon Meteor— two elite moves with 150 base power — but it also has natural access toTri-Lightning, an Electric-type move with 90 power. Of course, though Tri-Lightning is a neat move, players may want to opt for another Dragon-based or Water-based attack likeAqua Burst or Draconic Breath. With aJormuntide Saddle, Jormuntide can also be mounted to surf the waters, using itsPartner Skill to prevent stamina depletionas long as players are moving over water.
The LegendaryFrostallionisone of the fastest mounts inPalworld, but it shouldn’t be surprising that this Pal is also a top-notch fighter. Much like Jormuntide before it, Frostallion boasts an impressive HP level, totaling140 health pointsat its base value. Frostallion alsofeatures a solid 140 base attack value, along with100 points in Melee Attack. This makes Frostallion a heavy-hitting Ice Pal, one that’s particularly deadly against even the strongest Dragon Pals.
Frostallion has the best stat spread in all ofPalworldand serves as both a top-tier flying mount and a dependable base worker. In addition to its impressive speed, Frostallionboasts 120 defense points, making it one of the brawniest Pals in the game. It also comes equipped with some powerful Active Skills, most of which are heavy hitters. These range from powerful Ice-based attacks likeBlizzard Strike and Cryst Breathto exclusive melee attacks likeCrystal Wing. To further enhance its power, Frostallion also has thePartner Skill Ice Steed, which imbues all player attacks with Ice damage and boosts Ice attacks while mounted. Of course, players will need aFrostallion Saddleto make use of this valuable trait.
100 HP
125 ATK
Heading into the top three spots, first up isBlazamut, one ofthe heaviest hitters among all the Fire Pals. Blazamut doesn’t necessarily have the best health stats, but it does boast animpressive Defense level of 120, providing significant damage reduction from incoming attacks. Where Blazamut truly shines is in its raw power, with125 points in Base Attack. Although most of Blazamut’s skills consist mainly of Shot attacks, it also has avaluable Melee bonus of 150 points, making it a useful addition on the battlefield.
For Active Skills, Blazamut offers a mix of strong Fire and Ground attacks, giving players a great Pal to use against Electric, Grass, and Ice Pals alike. Notable Active Skills includeBrawn Impact and Fire Ball, both of which have 150 power and inflict Burn damage.Rock Lanceis another powerful move with 150 power, inflicting Muddy to counter Electric Pals. Adding to the party’s potential damage output, Blazamut also boasts theMagma Kaiser Partner Skill, which enhances all Fire attacks when mounted. Of course, to make use of this skill, players will need aBlazamut Saddle.
