Best Combat Pals for PvE in Palworld
Published: August 16, 2026 ยท Updated: August 16, 2026
Not all Pals are created equal when it comes to combat. Some excel at dealing massive damage, while others are better at surviving and supporting. This guide ranks the best combat Pals for PvE content, including exploration, boss fights, and raid encounters.
๐ S-Tier โ The Best of the Best
1. Jetragon (Dragon)
Element: Dragon
Best Passive Skills: Legend, Ferocious, Musclehead, Burly Body
Jetragon is the best all-around combat Pal in Palworld. It has the highest base ATK in the game, the fastest flying mount speed, and its Partner Skill "Aerial Missile" launches homing missiles at enemies. It works well both as a mount (you shoot while riding) and as a deployed fighter.
2. Frostallion (Ice)
Element: Ice
Best Passive Skills: Legend, Ice Emperor, Ferocious, Musclehead
Frostallion is the second-best combat Pal. Its ice attacks deal massive damage and slow enemies. As a mount, it can double jump and glide over water. Its Partner Skill "Ice Steed" makes it invaluable for exploration.
3. Shadowbeak (Dark)
Element: Dark
Best Passive Skills: Legend, Divine Dragon, Ferocious, Musclehead
Shadowbeak has the highest single-target DPS in the game. Its dark attacks ignore most elemental resistances. It is excellent for taking down Tower Bosses and Alpha Pals. You can breed it (Kitsun + Astegon) or catch it in the wild.
โ๏ธ A-Tier โ Excellent
4. Paladius (Neutral)
Paladius is a tanky fighter with high DEF and HP. Its neutral-type attacks are effective against all enemies. It works best as a frontline Pal that draws aggro while you attack from range.
5. Necromus (Dark)
Necromus is the fastest ground mount in the game and has excellent attack power. Its Partner Skill "Dark Knight" boosts ATK while riding. Use it for speed farming and combat.
6. Jormuntide Ignis (Fire)
Jormuntide Ignis is a massive Fire-type Pal with devastating AoE attacks. Its large size means it can block projectiles and control space. Excellent for crowd control against groups of enemies.
7. Orserk (Electric)
Orserk is the best Electric-type combat Pal. Its attacks stun enemies, making it perfect for catching Pals. It also doubles as a base generator (Generating 4).
๐ก๏ธ B-Tier โ Good
8. Blazamut (Fire)
Blazamut is a reliable Fire-type combat Pal with good durability. It also has Mining 3 for base work. A solid all-rounder for mid-to-late game.
9. Frostallion Noct (Dark)
Frostallion Noct is a dark variant with different strengths. It has good attack power but is outclassed by Frostallion and Shadowbeak.
10. Anubis (Ground)
Anubis is primarily a base worker (Handiwork 4), but it is also a capable fighter. Its ground-type attacks are effective against Electric-type enemies. Worth keeping in your party for mining runs.
Best Passive Skill Combinations
| Build | Passive Skills | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Cannon | Musclehead + Ferocious + Legend + Burly Body | Maximum DPS |
| Balanced | Legend + Ferocious + Burly Body + Swift | Versatile use |
| Elemental Specialist | Legend + Elemental Emperor + Ferocious + Musclehead | Elemental advantage |
| Mount | Legend + Swift + Runner + Nimble | Fast travel |
Team Composition Tips
- General exploration: 1 flying mount (Jetragon/Frostallion) + 2 combat Pals + 1 utility Pal
- Boss fights: 5 combat Pals with elemental advantage. Bring duplicates of your best Pal.
- Raid bosses: 5 max-level Pals with the "Legend" passive. Elemental advantage is critical.
This is a fan-made guide for reference purposes. Game data may change with updates.