Best early game Pals in Palworld
Quick answer
The best early game Pals in Palworld 1.0.5 are Mossanda Lux, Dinossom Lux and Foxcicle: all can be caught by level 15 and reach work level 4. This list ranks the 75 Pals you can catch by Lv 15 by their best job, then by how many jobs they do, so your first base runs on the right workers.
Data: Palworld 1.0.5 game files (Steam build 25247047)Updated
All 75 ranked
#| # | Pal | Catch Lv | Where | Best jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mossanda Lux | 15 | wild Lv 35–37 near Duneshelter | Generating Electricity 4, Lumbering 4, Transporting 4 |
| 2 |  Dinossom Lux | 15 | wild Lv 34–40 near Duneshelter | Lumbering 4, Generating Electricity 3 |
| 3 |  Foxcicle | 15 | wild Lv 30–37 near Unthawable Lake | Cooling 4, Farming 3 |
| 4 |  Penking | 15 | wild Lv 20–44 near Icy Weasel Hill | Mining 3, Transporting 3, Cooling 2 |
| 5 |  Dazzi | 1 | wild Lv 30–40 near Anubis Dunes | Generating Electricity 3, Handiwork 2, Transporting 2 |
| 6 |  Munchill | 10 | wild Lv 10–45 near Unthawable Lake | Cooling 3, Watering 2, Transporting 1 |
| 7 |  Tombat | 10 | wild Lv 10–45 near Islandhopper Coast | Mining 3, Gathering 2, Transporting 2 |
| 8 |  Arsox | 1 | wild Lv 14–27 near Foot of the Volcano | Kindling 3, Lumbering 2 |
| 9 |  Dinossom | 10 | wild Lv 10–34 near Sea Breeze Archipelago - Castaway Beach | Lumbering 3, Planting 3 |
| 10 |  Sweepa | 11 | wild Lv 17–40 near Investigator's Fork | Cooling 3, Gathering 2 |
| 11 |  Surfent | 12 | wild Lv 12–35 near Windwatch Outlook | Watering 3, Farming 2 |
| 12 |  Univolt | 14 | wild Lv 14–24 near Whisperwind Hill | Generating Electricity 3, Lumbering 1 |
| 13 |  Bristla | 1 | wild Lv 16–29 near Hypocrite Hill | Gathering 2, Handiwork 2, Medicine Production 2 |
| 14 |  Flopie | 1 | wild Lv 22–29 near Mount Flopie Summit | Gathering 2, Handiwork 2, Planting 2 |
| 15 |  Dumud | 1 | wild Lv 14–39 near Anubis Dunes | Mining 2, Watering 2, Farming 1 |
| 16 |  Wispaw | 11 | wild Lv 11–12 near Islandhopper Coast | Handiwork 2, Lumbering 1, Medicine Production 1 |
| 17 |  Jellroy | 14 | wild Lv 14–63 near Scorched Ashland | Watering 2, Handiwork 1, Medicine Production 1 |
| 18 |  Killamari | 5 | wild Lv 5–62 near Deserted Ash Plateau | Transporting 2, Gathering 1, Watering 1 |
| 19 |  Turtacle | 5 | wild Lv 5–39 near Lake Center | Watering 2, Mining 1, Transporting 1 |
| 20 |  Jelliette | 6 | wild Lv 6–58 near Crimson Cliffs | Watering 2, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 21 |  Amione | 9 | wild Lv 9–65 near Ravine Entrance | Handiwork 2, Transporting 1, Watering 1 |
| 22 |  Hangyu | 9 | wild Lv 9–40 near Whisperwind Hill | Transporting 2, Gathering 1, Handiwork 1 |
| 23 |  Gloopie | 10 | wild Lv 10–62 near Crimson Cliffs | Handiwork 2, Transporting 2, Watering 2 |
| 24 |  Gobfin | 14 | wild Lv 14–29 near Gobfin's Turf | Handiwork 2, Watering 2, Transporting 1 |
| 25 |  Cremis | 1 | wild Lv 1–13 near Isle of Silence Church Ruins | Farming 2, Gathering 1 |
| 26 |  Finsider | 1 | wild Lv 1–40 near Duneshelter | Watering 2, Transporting 1 |
| 27 |  Mimog | 5 | wild Lv 10–67 near Scarlet Outlook | Transporting 2, Gathering 1 |
| 28 |  Caprity | 6 | wild Lv 6–28 near Mount Flopie Summit | Planting 2, Farming 1 |
| 29 |  Chillet | 11 | wild Lv 32–45 near Icy Weasel Hill | Cooling 2, Gathering 1 |
| 30 |  Cawgnito | 14 | wild Lv 14–57 near Ascetic Falls | Lumbering 2, Farming 1 |
| 31 |  Muffly | 15 | wild Lv 15–65 near Hypocrite Hill | Cooling 2, Transporting 1 |
| 32 |  Melpaca | 5 | wild Lv 5–17 near Sea Breeze Archipelago - Castaway Beach | Farming 2 |
| 33 |  Eikthyrdeer | 6 | wild Lv 6–13 near Rayne Syndicate Tower Entrance | Lumbering 2 |
| 34 |  Mozzarina | 9 | wild Lv 9–19 near Islandhopper Coast | Farming 2 |
| 35 |  Galeclaw | 11 | wild Lv 11–29 near Sealed Realm of the Myriad Flames | Gathering 2 |
| 36 |  Nitewing | 12 | wild Lv 12–40 near Islandhopper Coast | Gathering 2 |
| 37 |  Loupmoon | 14 | wild Lv 14–38 near Investigator's Fork | Handiwork 2 |
| 38 |  Foxparks Cryst | 15 | wild Lv 30–58 near Unthawable Lake | Cooling 2 |
| 39 |  Lifmunk | 1 | wild Lv 1–14 near Small Cove | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Lumbering 1 |
| 40 |  Tanzee | 4 | wild Lv 4–13 near Sea Breeze Archipelago - Castaway Beach | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Lumbering 1 |
| # | Pal | Catch Lv | Where | Best jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 |  Cattiva | 1 | wild Lv 1–13 near Small Settlement | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Mining 1 |
| 42 |  Flambelle | 1 | wild Lv 4–38 near Mount Obsidian Trail | Farming 1, Handiwork 1, Kindling 1 |
| 43 |  Pengullet | 1 | wild Lv 2–45 near Icy Weasel Hill | Cooling 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 44 |  Sparkit | 1 | wild Lv 10–12 near Small Settlement | Farming 1, Generating Electricity 1, Handiwork 1 |
| 45 |  Croajiro | 4 | wild Lv 4–49 near Fort Ruins | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 46 |  Depresso | 4 | wild Lv 4–24 near Whisperwind Cliffs | Farming 1, Handiwork 1, Mining 1 |
| 47 |  Tanzee Ignis | 10 | wild Lv 10–12 near Desolate Church | Handiwork 1, Kindling 1, Lumbering 1 |
| 48 |  Fuddler | 1 | wild Lv 5–40 near PIDF Tower Entrance | Handiwork 1, Mining 1, Transporting 1 |
| 49 |  Herbil | 1 | wild Lv 1–50 near Sealed Realm of the Myriad Flames | Gathering 1, Planting 1, Transporting 1 |
| 50 |  Lamball | 1 | wild Lv 1–13 near Rayne Syndicate Tower Entrance | Farming 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 51 |  Ribbuny | 1 | wild Lv 1–24 near Isle of Murmurs | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 52 |  Pupperai | 2 | wild Lv 2–4 near Grassy Behemoth Hills | Gathering 1, Lumbering 1, Transporting 1 |
| 53 |  Daedream | 4 | wild Lv 4–16 near Small Cove | Gathering 1, Handiwork 1, Transporting 1 |
| 54 |  Fuack | 6 | wild Lv 6–14 near Ravine Entrance | Handiwork 1, Transporting 1, Watering 1 |
| 55 |  Chikipi | 1 | wild Lv 1–13 near Grassy Behemoth Hills | Farming 1, Gathering 1 |
| 56 |  Mau Cryst | 1 | wild Lv 39–45 near Unthawable Lake | Cooling 1, Farming 1 |
| 57 |  Swee | 1 | wild Lv 7–34 near Investigator's Fork | Cooling 1, Gathering 1 |
| 58 |  Vixy | 1 | wild Lv 1–13 near Sea Breeze Archipelago - Castaway Beach | Farming 1, Gathering 1 |
| 59 |  Celaray | 2 | wild Lv 2–14 near Kelpsea Hill | Transporting 1, Watering 1 |
| 60 |  Clovee | 3 | wild Lv 3–13 near Rayne Syndicate Tower Entrance | Gathering 1, Planting 1 |
| 61 |  Rooby | 4 | wild Lv 4–14 near Isle of Murmurs Beach | Farming 1, Kindling 1 |
| 62 |  Mau | 5 | wild Lv 5–15 near Small Settlement | Farming 1, Gathering 1 |
| 63 |  Kelpsea | 9 | wild Lv 9–19 near Ravine Entrance | Farming 1, Watering 1 |
| 64 |  Jolthog Cryst | 1 | wild Lv 10–24 near Sealed Realm of the Swordmaster | Cooling 1 |
| 65 |  Nox | 1 | wild Lv 4–19 near Isle of Murmurs | Gathering 1 |
| 66 |  Tocotoco | 1 | wild Lv 14–47 near Duneshelter | Gathering 1 |
| 67 |  Gumoss | 2 | wild Lv 2–13 near Grassy Behemoth Hills | Planting 1 |
| 68 |  Gumoss (Flower) | 2 | wild Lv 2–4 near Grassy Behemoth Hills | Planting 1 |
| 69 |  Teafant | 2 | wild Lv 2–13 near Isle of Silence Church Ruins | Watering 1 |
| 70 |  Hoocrates | 4 | wild Lv 4–22 near Whisperwind Hill | Gathering 1 |
| 71 |  Jolthog | 4 | wild Lv 4–13 near Small Settlement | Generating Electricity 1 |
| 72 |  Foxparks | 5 | wild Lv 5–13 near Fort Ruins | Kindling 1 |
| 73 |  Rushoar | 5 | wild Lv 5–13 near Sea Breeze Coast | Mining 1 |
| 74 |  Direhowl | 6 | wild Lv 6–14 near Small Cove | Gathering 1 |
| 75 |  Woolipop | 9 | wild Lv 9–19 near Ravine Entrance | Farming 1 |
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Base jobs have their own rankings on work suitability (for example best Mining Pals); mounts and fighters are ranked in the tier lists. More best-Pal lists.
Next step: get the child of any two Pals, every parent combo and the shortest breeding path in the Palworld breeding calculator.
Frequently asked questions
#What is the best early game Pal in Palworld?
Mossanda Lux: catchable from Lv 15 with work level 4.
Which Pals should I catch first for my base?
Mossanda Lux, Dinossom Lux, Foxcicle, Penking and Dazzi cover the most jobs at the highest level early on.