In PAL World, having the right pals can completely transform your gameplay. From combat companions to base workers, fishing helpers, and travel mounts, each pal has unique abilities and passives that can optimize your performance. In this guide, we’ll break down the best pals for every category, their strengths, and how to maximize their potential.

Flying pals are essential for mobility and combat. Two of the top choices are Exenolord and Jetreon:
Exenolord allows you to use your weapons while flying, making it ideal for high-damage setups. Its stamina is higher than Jetreon’s, reducing the risk of drowning over water.
Jetreon is slightly faster and can float on water, allowing stamina recovery anywhere. It also has an exclusive AoE attack, Meteor, which excels against multiple enemies.
Both pals are strong, and the choice depends on your situation: use Exenolord for focused damage and Jetreon for AoE combat or fishing efficiency.

For water exploration and salvage, Neptilius is the king. It’s the fastest swimming pal, perfect for collecting loot quickly. For fishing, Jetragon is recommended due to its speed and flying ability, while Gloopy can assist console players for easier mini-game control.

Fenalopee is the fastest land pal, boasting double jump and dash abilities — ideal for dungeon runs. In sand-heavy areas like Sakurajima dungeons, Deem MW is superior. To maximize speed, equip passives like Swift, Runner, Nimble, and Legend, and fully condense your pals to enhance partner skills.
For raids, the best pal depends on the bosses you face:
German Tide Ignis excels against Alpha Bellanors and Blaset Ryear. Its active skill Holy Burst boosts combat performance, and feeding it Mamorous Curry or Mozzarina Cheeseburger increases attack by 20–25%.
Against Xenolge, use Bastigor or Frost Stallion, which converts your damage to ice, countering Exenolord’s weakness.
Party pals vary depending on your play style:
If you prefer dealing most of the damage, use three Godfins for a character damage boost, and Gale Claw for fast gliding. Passives like Vanguard and Stronghold Strategist enhance survivability.
For pals to handle damage, include strong elemental types and Dazzy Knock, which can provide up to 200% attack and defense boost for tower bosses.
Yakimo is a non-combat favorite; its partner skill captures wild pals, allowing you to inherit their passives. To maximize passive collection, fully condense Yakimo and keep only two passives per pal for optimal results.
Base pals improve efficiency in crafting, harvesting, and other tasks:
Prunelia: fastest for harvesting and gathering.
Incinerates: best for mining.
Polaris: top pal for transporting resources.
Bellanor: best for medicine and crafting (with Bellanor Libero).
Ribbony: optimal for weapon workbench tasks.
Jelroy: best for watering, with partner skills enhanced by adding Gelroys.
Lulu: decreases fruit tree growth time; eight Lulus maximize orchard efficiency.
Dazzy Knock: best for electricity generation in bases.
Beguard: provides honey for cake crafting.
Braloha: reduces egg-laying time for ranch pals.
For all base pals, passives like Artisan, Serious, Work Slave, and Remarkable Craftsmanship increase efficiency and production speed.
After over 1,000 hours of testing, these are the best pals in PAL World across every category. Choosing the right pals and optimizing their passives can dramatically improve your gameplay, whether for combat, exploration, or base efficiency.