The definitive ranking of every Pal in Palworld — from S‑Tier meta‑defining legends to D‑Tier early‑game filler. Find the best Pals for combat, base work, and breeding.
Every Pal ranked by combat power, base utility, and breeding value. Click any Pal to load it in the calculator.
Our rankings consider combat power, base utility, breeding value, and overall versatility. Here's the breakdown for each tier.
These Pals dominate every aspect of the game. They have the highest stats, best passive potential, and are worth every Cake you spend breeding them.
Outstanding Pals that excel in their roles. Slightly below legendaries but still incredible for combat and base work. Easier to breed than S‑Tier.
Reliable Pals that perform well throughout the game. They won't break records but will serve you well in most situations. Good breeding targets early on.
Middle‑of‑the‑road Pals. They have niche uses but are generally outclassed by higher tier alternatives. Still viable for casual play.
These Pals are outclassed in almost every way. Use them early on, but replace them as soon as you can breed or catch better alternatives.
Common questions about our Palworld tier rankings, how we evaluate Pals, and how to use this list effectively.
We update the tier list within 48 hours of every Palworld patch. Our team tests all balance changes, new Pals, and meta shifts before adjusting rankings. The last update was for Patch 0.4.x, which added new variant forms and rebalanced several elemental matchups. Bookmark this page or check our Patch Notes for live updates.
We evaluate each Pal on four key factors:
A Pal that scores high across multiple categories earns a higher tier placement. S‑Tier Pals typically dominate at least three of these areas.
Anubis is arguably the most valuable breeding target in the game thanks to Handiwork Lv4 and excellent combat stats. However, it's not S‑Tier because:
That said, Anubis is the #1 breeding priority for most players and an easy A‑Tier lock. Use our Breeding Calculator to find the fastest route to one.
Yes — variant forms have completely different Power Values and often different element types, which can dramatically change their ranking. For example:
Always check the specific variant form when planning your breeding or team composition.
Yes — passive skills can significantly boost any Pal. A D‑Tier Pal with Legend + Ferocious + Musclehead + Swift will perform far better than an untrained S‑Tier Pal. However, an S‑Tier Pal with the same passives will always outclass it. Our advice: invest your best passives into A‑Tier or higher Pals for maximum return. Check our Passive Skill Stacking Guide for the full strategy.
For most players, the ideal breeding priority is:
Use our Breeding Chain Planner to map the exact steps from your current Pals to any of these targets.