📊 Updated for Palworld 1.0. Data-driven rankings — .

Best Combat Pals in Palworld 1.0

Looking for the best combat pals in Palworld? Necromus is the top pick with a Combat Score of 380 (ATK 200, DEF 180). A combat pal fights tower bosses, raids, and open-world enemies.

Best Combat Pals in Palworld, Ranked

TierPalCombat ScoreATK / DEFStage
SNecromus⚔️ 380ATK 200 · DEF 180Late
SPaladius⚔️ 380ATK 200 · DEF 180Late
ADragostrophe⚔️ 360ATK 200 · DEF 160Late
ADragostrophe Noct⚔️ 360ATK 205 · DEF 155Late
AXenolord⚔️ 350ATK 190 · DEF 160Late
AFrostallion⚔️ 350ATK 180 · DEF 170Late
AFrostallion Noct⚔️ 350ATK 185 · DEF 165Late
ABlazamut Ryu⚔️ 350ATK 190 · DEF 160Late

The Best Combat Pals, Explained

Here's how the best combat pals compare and where to catch each one.

Necromus — Best Combat Pal Overall

Necromus is a Dark Pal with a combat score of 380 (ATK 200, DEF 180). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Catch it as a field boss in night-only spawns, mountain areas, or breed one.

Paladius — Runner-up Combat Pal

Paladius is a Neutral Pal with a combat score of 380 (ATK 200, DEF 180). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Catch it as a field boss in mountain areas, high-altitude flying zones, or breed one.

Dragostrophe — Top Dragon Combat Pal

Dragostrophe is a Dragon Pal with a combat score of 360 (ATK 200, DEF 160). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Clear its Raid at Dragostrophe's Domain and catch it, or breed one.

Dragostrophe Noct — Top Dark Combat Pal

Dragostrophe Noct is a Dark Pal with a combat score of 360 (ATK 205, DEF 155). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Clear its Raid at Dragostrophe Noct's Domain and catch it, or breed one.

Xenolord — Top Dragon Combat Pal

Xenolord is a Dragon Pal with a combat score of 350 (ATK 190, DEF 160). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Clear its Raid at Xenolord's Domain and catch it, or breed one.

Frostallion — Top Ice Combat Pal

Frostallion is an Ice Pal with a combat score of 350 (ATK 180, DEF 170). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Catch it as a field boss in the snowy region, high-altitude flying zones, or breed one.

Frostallion Noct — Top Dark Combat Pal

Frostallion Noct is a Dark Pal with a combat score of 350 (ATK 185, DEF 165). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Catch it as a field boss in night-only spawns, the snowy region, high-altitude flying zones, or breed one.

Blazamut Ryu — Top Fire Combat Pal

Blazamut Ryu is a Fire, Dragon Pal with a combat score of 350 (ATK 190, DEF 160). Its raw stats put it among the hardest hitters in the game. It's a late-game pick.

Get it: Clear its Raid at Blazamut Ryu's Domain and catch it, or breed one.

Best Combat Pals FAQ

What is the best combat Pal in Palworld?
Necromus has the highest raw combat score of 380 (ATK 200, DEF 180), making it the strongest pick for raw damage.
How do I get Necromus in Palworld?
Catch it as a field boss in night-only spawns, mountain areas, or breed one.
Which Pal has the highest combat stats in Palworld?
The top raw-stat fighters are Necromus, Paladius, Dragostrophe, Dragostrophe Noct.
Do elements matter in combat?
Yes. Type matchups apply up to a 2x damage multiplier, so an on-type counter often out-damages a higher-stat Pal that is at a type disadvantage.