In Palworld, the Pals you assign to your base are crucial for its efficient operation. Each Pal possesses unique "work suitability" skills, determining their effectiveness in tasks ranging from mining and farming to crafting and electricity generation. While a diverse workforce is beneficial, Pals that specialize in too many areas can become easily distracted.
For instance, a Pal like Penking, with many base skills, might be assigned to mining but wander off to water crops. To counteract this, players can construct a monitoring stand after reaching level seven, enabling them to assign Pals to specific stations. This guide details optimal Pal choices for mid-game and late-game progression, focusing on Pals that excel in essential base tasks.
Essential Base Pals
While early-game survival can rely on any found Pal, mid-game and late-game efficiency demands more specialized companions. Many of the top-tier Pals are located in the endgame World Tree area, accessible only after defeating all eight tower bosses and progressing through the main story. However, mid-game options are available for players seeking to bolster their bases before reaching this point.
Handiwork
Pals with high Handiwork skills are vital for crafting items and constructing new structures, especially for late-game items that require significant crafting time. The mid-game choice is Anubis, notable for its versatility with Handiwork level 6, Mining level 6, and Transporting level 4. The Alpha Anubis found in the central desert is a level 55 boss, but its utility justifies the effort.
For the endgame, Solenne stands out with the highest Handiwork skill level in the game, level 8. This Pal is primarily found in the World Tree area. Alternatively, it can be bred from Frostallion and Blazamut.
Kindling
Pals with Kindling skills are necessary for smelting ores into ingots and cooking food, as well as powering heaters. In the mid-game, Pyrin is a strong choice, often found near lava pools on Mount Obsidian. Pyrin possesses Kindling level 4 and Lumbering level 2. The premier endgame Kindling Pal is Renjishi, boasting Kindling level 8 alongside other useful skills. Renjishi is an Alpha Pal found in the World Tree's northeastern caverns, or it can be bred from Blazamut and Jormuntide Ignis.
Mining
Efficient mining is key to acquiring the ore needed for advanced Pal spheres and ammunition. Blazamut is an excellent mid-game option for mining, with Mining level 7 and Kindling level 6. These Pals can be found in the mid-40s on Flamepulse Islet, east of the desert, with a level 52 Alpha version on Mount Obsidian. For the ultimate mining prowess, Aegidron is the best in the game with Mining level 8. Aegidron is an Alpha Pal in the World Tree's southwestern area. If the endgame Pal proves too elusive, Blazamut remains a solid alternative.
Watering
While not demanding expert-level Pals, efficient watering is essential for crop production and milling materials like wheat into flour. Azurobe, found in abundance in a lake northwest of the starting area, is a good mid-game choice. A level 40 Alpha Azurobe is also available there. The top-tier endgame Pal for watering is Shaolong, with Watering level 8 and Gathering level 5. Shaolong can only be found in the World Tree's south-central region.
Generating Electricity
As electricity becomes a necessity for various base functions, Pals with Generating Electricity skills are required. Grizzbolt, found as a level 30 Alpha in the No. 1 Wildlife Sanctuary, is a capable mid-game Pal with Generating Electricity level 5. The endgame choice is Orserk, offering Generating Electricity level 8. Orserk is found in the World Tree, particularly in the northeast path leading to the red skeleton-filled zone.
Planting
Pals dedicated to Planting ensure a steady supply of food by sowing seeds. Broncherry is a widely available mid-game Pal for this task, often found on the central island north of the red forest. The endgame specialist is Dandilord, a boss Pal encountered in the Rotmist Root dungeon in the World Tree area, boasting Planting level 8.
Gathering
Gathering Pals efficiently harvest crops, preventing bottlenecks in food production. Lyleen, with Gathering level 6 and Planting level 7, is a valuable mid-game Pal, available as a level 58 Alpha in Sakurajima. While Lyleen is a strong all-rounder, the highest Gathering Pal in the game is Jetragon, found as an Alpha Pal on the floating islands of Dragonmark Peak.
Lumbering
Lumbering Pals are essential for acquiring wood, a resource that is always in demand. Wumpo, found in the northern snowy mountains, is a solid mid-game choice with Lumbering level 5 and Cooling level 5. The endgame Pal for Lumbering is Celesdir Noct, offering Lumbering level 8. It can be found as a double Alpha boss fight in the World Tree area, near castle-like structures.
Medicine Production
Pals dedicated to Medicine Production are key for crafting healing items. Lyleen, with Medicine Production level 5, is once again a strong mid-game contender, obtainable as an Alpha in Sakurajima. The ultimate Pal for this job is Silvance, featuring Medicine Production level 8. Silvance is an endgame story boss located in a dungeon at the southernmost point of the World Tree.
Cooling
Pals with Cooling skills are needed to prevent food spoilage in refrigerators. Icelyn, found in the northern snowy mountain areas, offers Cooling level 5. Wumpo, mentioned for Lumbering, also possesses Cooling skills. For the endgame, Bastigor provides Cooling level 8 and can be found in the snowy World Tree zones.
Transporting
While many Pals can transport items as a secondary task, some excel at this duty, keeping bases tidy. Ragnahawk, found near lava pools on Mount Obsidian, is a mid-game option with Transporting level 5. Knocklem, an Alpha Pal found on Mount Obsidian, offers Transporting level 7 and Mining level 7, making it a highly efficient Pal for the task, though it also appears in the No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary.
