Palworld: Best Starter Pals

Best Starter Base Pal

Pal	Work Suitability
Lamball	Handiwork Lv1 Transporting Lv1 Farming Lv1 ・Produces Wool at the Ranch ・Can perform Handiwork and Transport tasks
Cattiva	Handiwork Lv1 Gathering Lv1 Mining Lv1 Transporting Lv1 ・Proficient in various tasks at the base and can carry mined Stones ・Can perform Handiwork and Gathering tasks
Chikipi	Gathering Lv1 Farming Lv1 ・Actively used at the Ranch from early to late game ・Can produce Eggs
Lifmunk	Planting Lv1 Handiwork Lv1 Gathering Lv1 Lumbering Lv1 Medicine Production Lv1 ・Can collect Wood by Lumbering during the early stages ・Can perform Planting and Gathering tasks
Tanzee	Planting Lv1 Handiwork Lv1 Gathering Lv1 Lumbering Lv1 Transporting Lv1 ・Can collect Wood by Lumbering during the early stages ・Transport items produced on the Ranch
Pengullet	Watering Lv1 Handiwork Lv1 Cooling Lv1 Transporting Lv2 ・Recommended Pal for Watering tasks ・Can perform Handiwork and Transport tasks
Vixy	Gathering Lv1 Farming Lv1 ・Can dig up Gold Coins or Pal Spheres when assigned at the Ranch ・Can also perform Gathering tasks
Depresso	Handiwork Lv1 Mining Lv1 Transporting Lv2 ・Can work during nighttime ・Can efficiently mine Stones
Killamari	Gathering Lv1 Transporting Lv2 ・Can work during nighttime ・Has a Level 2 Transporting Work Suitability ・Remains effective even in the late game
Tombat	Gathering Lv2 Mining Lv2 Transporting Lv2 ・Can work during nighttime ・Have various Level 2 Work Suitabilities for early stages

Catch Gathering Pals For Your Base

Focus on catching Gathering Pals for your base at the beginning. Other Base Pals with Work Suitabilities, such as Mining, Lumbering, Handiwork, and Transporting, will make your base-building easier by automating the collection of resources.

So, consider searching for Chikipis, Tanzees, Cattivas, and other Pals listed above!

Vixy Can Produce Early Game Items

Vixy is a recommended Pal to get during the early game because its Partner Skill allows it to dig up Gold Coins or Pal Spheres when assigned at the Ranch. It's advisable to catch one to reduce the effort required in crafting Pal Spheres.

Best Starter Pal Mounts

Flying Pal	Required Level and Reason
Nitewing	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 15【Reason for Recommendation】 ・Can easily be caught at a low level ・Its saddle isn't difficult to make ・Increases movement speed
Vanwyrm	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 21【Reason for Recommendation】 ・Potential upgrade from Nitewing ・Hatched from a Scorching Egg ・Effective in combat situations

Land Pal	Required Level and Reason
Eikthyrdeer	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 12【Reason for Recommendation】 ・Easy exploration with double jump ・Can gather Wood with its Level 2 Lumbering Work Suitability
Direhowl	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 9【Reason for recommendation】 ・Recommended for ground travel ・Slightly faster movement speed with skills
Univolt	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 14【Reason for Recommendation】 ・Effective in combat situations ・Recommended against Water Pals ・Above average movement speed

Glider Pal	Required Level and Reason
Celaray	【Required Level】 Saddle unlocked at Level 7【Reason for Recommendation】 ・Can be used with the same performance as the glider ・Gloves can be crafted at a low level

Catch Flying Pals as Mounts

Catch Nitewing and use it as a flying Pal mount in the early game. Other Pals, like Vanwyrm, have high levels, and some are hatched through Eggs. So, you can try searching for a Nitewing or Eggs while exploring first.

Use Eikthyrdeer as a Land Mount

Eikthyrdeer's Partner Skill allows players to double jump while mounted. This Pal is the recommended Land Pal Mount in the early stages that can also perform Lumbering tasks at your base.

Best Starter Pal

Pal	Partner Skill / Reason for Recommendation
Foxparks	Huggy Fire When activated, equips the Player and transforms into a flamethrower. ・Creates a warm atmosphere when summoned ・Can be used like a gun from the early stages
Daedream	Dream Chaser While in team, appears near the player. Follows up player attacks with magic bullets.・Simply add to your party after crafting its necklace ・Additional attacks stack
Rooby	Tiny Spark While in team, increases attack power of Fire Pals ・Creates a warm atmosphere when summoned ・Simply add to team to activate Partner Skill ・Synergizes well with Foxparks
Cattiva	Cat Helper While in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player’s max carrying capacity.・Simply add to team to activate Partner Skill ・Reduces weight ・Not suitable for combat
Teafant	Soothing Shower When activated, spouts mysterious water that soothes wounds and restores the player’s HP・Can heal HP ・Not suitable for combat

Use Pals for Battle, Support, and Exploration

It's recommended to organize a team with a Combat, Support, and Pal mount. You can also catch additional base Pals to assist you with tasks when they are summoned at the base. Pals such as Foxparks and Pengullets excel in Combat, while others like Daedreams and Teafants are effective as Support.

Some Partner Skill Can Stack

Some of the Pal's Partner Skills' effects can stack. It is recommended to have multiple Pals that perform additional attacks like Daedream.

You can check your Partner skills in the Party menu page or in your Paldeck to find other Pals' partner skills.

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How to Catch Pals

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