Palworld Tier List: Best Pals for Combat Ranked

In the addictive monster collecting game Palworld, assembling a strong team of Pals is key to success. But with hundreds to choose from, how do you know which Pals pull their weight in battle? Read on and find out because our tier list is ranking the best Pals for competitive combat in Palworld.

Palworld Tier List: Best Pals for Combat Ranked

Factoring on stats, skills, utility, and type matchups across Palworld meta, we are listing the Pals for Combat from SS Tier to D Tier:

SS Tier Pals - The best for dealing high damage in end-game situations.

S Tier Pals - Strong Pals that can handle almost any boss.

A Tier Pals - Pals who are good later in the game but are not as powerful as SS and S Tier.

B Tier Pals - They are great in the middle of the game but become less effective in challenging areas.

C Tier Pals - Pals who are suitable for the early and mid-game but struggle in tougher sections.

D Tier Pals - These Pals are only the best options for the beginning of the game to help you progress quickly.

SS Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

These SS Tier Pals shape entire metagames around countering them. If you see one on the opposing field, immediately shift strategies:

Jormuntide Ignis

• Element: Fire/Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #101B
• King of all Pals with Fire-enhancing attacks
• Jormuntide Ignis learns Dragon Meteor and Fire Ball with 150 power

Jormuntide

• Element: Water/Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #101
• Jormuntide learns Dragon Meteor and Hydro Laser with 150 power

Blazamut

• Element: Water/Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #96
• Fire is the best offensive type
• Learns Rock Lance with 150 power

Anubis

• Element: Ground
• Paldeck Number: #100
• Anubis is bred from Vanwyrm and Azurobe
• Sidestep ability grants survivability in combat
• Learns Ground Smash with 140 power

Shadowbeak

• Element: Dark
• Paldeck Number: #107
• One of the faster flying mounts in Palworld
• Learns Divine Disaster that has CC and AoE damage

Paladius

• Element: Neutral
• Paldeck Number: #108
• One of the faster running mounts in Palworld
• Learns Spear Thrust
• Learns Pal Blast with 150 power

S Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

Expect to encounter at least one of these consistent performers known for dishing pain:

Necromus

• Element: Dark
• Paldeck Number: #109
• Decent movement speed

Jetragon

• Element: Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #111
• Jetragon is extremeley fast
• Can be used with a Missile Launcher

Grizzbolt

• Element: Electric
• Paldeck Number: #103
• Can be equipped with a minigun for overwhelming attacks
• Learns Dark Laser for good damage

Suzaku

• Element: Fire
• Paldeck Number: #102
• Suzaku is fire type, so it is the best offensive type to choose
• Its Fire Ball can cover a wide area

Cryolinx

• Element: Ice
• Paldeck Number: #83
• Learns Blizzard Spike with 130 power
• Learns Cryst Breath which deals damage

A Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

The Pals in A Tier are well-rounded battlers that can anchor teams but lack the dominance of SS and S tier:

Astegon

• Element: Dark / Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #98
• Learns Dragon Meteor and Dark Lases with 150 power

Vanwyrm Cryst

• Element: Ice
• Paldeck Number: #71B
• Great choice against Dragon Pals
• Learns Dark Laser and Blizzard Spike with powerful skills

Relaxaurus

• Element: Water/Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #85
• Learns Dragon Meteor with 150 power

Reptyro

• Element: Fire/Ground
• Paldeck Number: #88
• Learns Rock Lance with 150 power
• Its Ignis Race covers a wide area

Petallia

• Element: Grass
• Paldeck Number: #87
• Learns Solar Blast and Spine Vine which deals damage

B Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

These Pals excel in niche roles but missing theversatility of the higher tiers:

Bushi

• Element: Fire
• Paldeck Number: #72
• Has access to Lightning Strike with 120 power
• Has access to Wind Cutter and icicle Cutter which deal damage
• Its Ignis Race covers a wide area

Beakon

• Element: Electric
• Paldeck Number: #73
• Learns Lightning Bolts with 150 power
• Has access to Sand Tornado which deals damage

Helzephyr

• Element: Dark
• Paldeck Number: #97
• Learns Dark Laser which deals damage
• Has access to Wings of Death which increases Dark Element attack damage

Quivern

• Element: Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #95
• Learns Dragon Meteor with 150 power
• Has access to Grass Tornado and Aqua Burst which deals damage

Elizabee

• Element: Grass
• Paldeck Number: #51
• Learns Solar Blast which deals decent damage

C Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

The Pals in C Tier are outclassed in higher tiers but they still fill the gaps:

Chillet

• Element: Ice
• Paldeck Number: #55
• Learns Dragon Meteor with 150 power
• Has access to Wriggling Weasel to help your party's attack

Blazehowl

• Element: Fire
• Paldeck Number: #84B
• Learns Pal Blast and Dragon Meteor with 150 power
• Makes opposing Grass Pals drop more items when Blazehowl is ridden as a mount and use Hellflame Lion

Foxcicle

• Element: Ice
• Paldeck Number: #57
• Learns Blizzards Spike with 130 power
• Increases Ice Pals power when using Aurora Guide

Lunaris

• Element: Neutral
• Paldeck Number: #63
• Learns Pal Blast with 150 power
• Can increase carrying capacity when using Antigravity

D Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld

Use these D Tier Pals for Combat in Palworld only if lacking alternatives:

Dinossom Lux

• Element: Electric/Dragon
• Paldeck Number: #64B
• Can increase electric attacks when when using Thunder Dragon

Kelpsea

• Element: Water
• Paldeck Number: #81
• Learns Dragon Cannon and Hydro Laser

Rooby

• Element: Fire
• Paldeck Number: #9
• Its Fire Ball covers a wide area and deals damage

Katress

• Element: Dark
• Paldeck Number: #75
• Learns Dark Laser which deals damage
• Can learn Nightmare Ball, Spirit Flame, and Shadow Burst

There you have it, the elite fighting Pals down to the underdogs of Palworld! Build around SS and S class Pals as anchors while filling up the gaps with lower tiers. Good luck with your Palworld adventure!