Anubis Palworld: Stats, Skills, Breeding, Location & Best Uses
Anubis Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Anubis |
| Paldeck Number | #100 |
| Element | Ground |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Size | Medium |
| Work Suitability | Handiwork 4, Mining 3, Transporting 2 |
| Partner Skill | Guardian of the Desert |
| Rideable | No |
| Breeding Power | 570 |
| Recommended Role | Hybrid Fighter / Base Worker |
Is Anubis Worth Using?
Yes — Anubis is one of the best hybrid Pals in Palworld 1.0. It combines Handiwork 4 (the highest tier) with Mining 3 and Attack 130, making it valuable in both your base and your combat team. Few Pals offer this level of versatility — most specialize in one role or the other.
Strengths
- Handiwork 4: One of only 3 Pals with the highest crafting tier. At base, Anubis dramatically speeds up item and structure crafting.
- Mining 3: Provides passive ore/stone income without needing a dedicated mining Pal in the same base.
- Combat Viability: ATK 130 is high for a non-Legendary Pal. Paired with Ground-type skills like Earthquake (140 power), Anubis holds its own in tower boss fights.
- Partner Skill — Guardian of the Desert: Applies Ground damage to your attacks and grants an occasional auto-dodge. Useful against Electric-type bosses.
- Easy to Breed: Penking + Bushi is available in early game, making Anubis one of the easiest "top-tier" Pals to obtain through breeding.
Weaknesses
- Not Rideable: Cannot be used as a mount, which limits its exploration utility.
- Speed 70: Below average movement speed at base.
- Weak to Grass and Water: Ground typing makes it vulnerable to common elements in PvP and certain PvE encounters.
- Outclassed in Pure Roles: Astegon (Mining 4) is a better miner. Splatterina (Handiwork 4, but smaller size) may be preferable in tight bases. Anubis is a generalist — not the best at any single task.
Anubis Stats & Skills
Base Stats
| Stat | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 120 | Above Average |
| Attack | 130 | High |
| Defense | 100 | Average |
| Speed | 70 | Below Average |
| Stamina | 100 | Average |
Partner Skill
Guardian of the Desert
While fighting together, applies Ground damage to the player's attacks. Sometimes dodges attacks with a high speed sidestep while in battle.
No Pal Gear required — the skill is active as long as Anubis is in your party.
Active Skills
| Skill | Element | Power | Cooldown | Learn Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Attack | Ground | 45 | 3s | Lv 1 |
| Rock Slide | Ground | 90 | 12s | Lv 12 |
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 30s | Lv 30 |
All three skills are Ground-type. Earthquake (140 power) is Anubis's strongest option and remains viable into late game. Rock Slide at 12s cooldown provides consistent DPS between Earthquake casts.
Anubis Work Suitability
Anubis is primarily a crafting and mining worker. Its Handiwork 4 means it crafts items and structures faster than almost any other Pal — this is the main reason players breed multiple Anubis for their bases.
| Work Type | Level | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Handiwork | 4 | Speeds up crafting at Production Assembly Lines, Weapon Workbenches, and building structures. One of only 3 Pals at this tier. |
| ⛏️ Mining | 3 | Passive ore/stone generation at a Mining Site or natural ore nodes. Enough for a small-to-medium base's ore needs. |
| 📦 Transporting | 2 | Moves items between storage and production. Not its primary job, but helps keep workflows moving. |
Many players run 3-4 Anubis in a single base: 2-3 on crafting duty (Handiwork) and 1-2 on mining. This covers two critical base functions with one Pal species, simplifying breeding and management.
How to Get Anubis
Method 1: Breeding (Recommended)
Breeding is the easiest and earliest way to obtain Anubis. With a Breeding Power of 570, the classic combo is Penking (520) + Bushi (640) — both are available in early-to-mid game areas.
Anubis has 329+ possible parent combinations. Below are the 5 easiest pairs ranked by parent availability:
| Parent 1 | Parent 2 | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Arsox | Pyrin | 🟢 Easy |
| Astegon | Robinquill Terra | 🟡 Medium |
| Azurmane | Moldron | 🟢 Easy |
| Azurmane | Tombat | 🟢 Easy |
| Azurobe | Bushi Noct | 🟢 Easy |
🧬 Find all 329+ breeding paths for Anubis with the Breeding Calculator. To breed, you need a Breeding Farm (unlocks at Level 19) and Cake.
Method 2: Wild Capture
Anubis spawns naturally in desert and volcanic biomes as a Rare wild Pal. It appears at mid-game levels (typically 35-45). Bring Ultra or Legendary Spheres — its capture rate is low. Ground-types are vulnerable to Water and Grass, so consider bringing those elements to weaken it before throwing a sphere.
Best Anubis Build
Anubis can be built for two different playstyles. The build you choose depends on where you plan to deploy it — base or combat team.
COMBAT BUILD Ground DPS / Hybrid Fighter
| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Role | Mid-game boss fighter, Electric-type counter |
| Active Skills | Earthquake (140 power, 30s) + Rock Slide (90 power, 12s) + Sand Attack (45 power, 3s, filler) |
| Passive Direction | Maximize Attack. Ignore work speed penalties — this Anubis fights, it doesn't craft. |
| Best Use Case | Tower bosses weak to Ground (Zoe & Grizzbolt), open-world alpha Pals, PvP |
WORKER BUILD Base Crafting Specialist
| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Role | Dedicated base crafter and miner |
| Work Focus | Handiwork 4 (primary), Mining 3 (secondary) |
| Passive Direction | Maximize work speed. Combat stats don't matter — this Anubis stays at base. |
| Best Use Case | Production Assembly Lines, Weapon Workbenches, base construction |
⚠️ A hybrid build (mixing combat and work passives) is possible but not optimal. Anubis is strong enough that even a worker-built one can contribute in combat, but a dedicated build will always outperform.
Best Passive Skills for Anubis
| Goal | Recommended Passives | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Combat (Max Damage) | Musclehead + Ferocious + Hooligan | Musclehead: +30% ATK, -50% work speed. Ferocious: +20% ATK. Hooligan: +15% ATK, -10% work speed. Total: +65% ATK. |
| Worker (Max Speed) | Artisan + Serious + Lucky | Artisan: +50% work speed. Serious: +20% work speed. Lucky: +15% work speed + ATK. Total: +85% work speed. |
| Hybrid (Balanced) | Lucky + Ferocious + Musclehead | Lucky provides both ATK and work speed. Ferocious + Musclehead for combat punch. Sacrifices some work speed for fighting power. |
Passives are inherited through breeding. To get specific passives onto Anubis, use the Breeding Finder to trace a path from a Pal that already has the desired passive.
How to Use Anubis by Game Stage
🟢 Early Game
Breed Penking + Bushi as soon as you unlock the Breeding Farm (Level 19). One Anubis with base Handiwork 4 will dramatically speed up your early crafting, letting you progress through technology tiers faster. At this stage, focus on the Worker build — you need crafting speed, not combat power.
🟡 Mid Game
Breed 3-4 additional Anubis for your main base. Split them: 2-3 on crafting lines, 1-2 on ore mining. At this point, start building a Combat Anubis for tower bosses — its Ground typing counters Zoe (Electric) and provides solid DPS against neutral targets. Use the Breeding Calculator to stack desired passives.
🔴 End Game
Anubis remains viable but faces stiffer competition. For pure crafting, Splatterina (also Handiwork 4, smaller hitbox) may be preferable in space-constrained bases. For mining, Astegon (Mining 4) outproduces it. Anubis's value in end game is its flexibility — one Pal covering two roles frees up a base slot for specialists. Combat Anubis with perfect passives can still contribute in Hard Mode tower fights, though Legendaries will outscale it in raw damage.
How Anubis Compares to Similar Pals
Anubis's niche is being good at two things at once. If your base has limited Pal slots, it's the most efficient generalist. If you have unlimited slots, specialists will outperform it in each individual role.
Frequently Asked Questions — Anubis Palworld
Is Anubis good in Palworld?
Yes — Anubis is one of the best hybrid Pals. Handiwork 4 makes it a top-tier crafter, Mining 3 provides passive resources, and ATK 130 gives it real combat capability. It is one of only 3 Pals with Handiwork Lv 4 or higher.
How do you breed Anubis?
The easiest breeding combo is Penking + Bushi — both are available in early game. Anubis has a Breeding Power of 570, so any two parents whose average BP is close to 570 will produce one. There are 329+ possible combinations. See the How to Get Anubis section for the top 5 easiest pairs.
Where can you find Anubis?
Anubis spawns in desert and volcanic biomes at mid-game levels (35-45). Breeding is the recommended acquisition method — it's faster and gives you control over passives. Use the Breeding Finder to explore all parent combinations.
What is the best Anubis build?
For combat, go Musclehead + Ferocious + Hooligan (max ATK). For base work, go Artisan + Serious + Lucky (max work speed). See the Best Anubis Build section for detailed recommendations.
What are the best passive skills for Anubis?
Combat: Musclehead (+30% ATK), Ferocious (+20%), Hooligan (+15%). Worker: Artisan (+50% work speed), Serious (+20%), Lucky (+15%). Passive inheritance requires planned breeding — use the Breeding Calculator to chain down desired passives.
Is Anubis better than Astegon?
They fill different roles. Anubis is better for crafting (Handiwork 4 vs 1). Astegon is better for mining (Mining 4 vs 3) and is a flying mount. Many players use both — Anubis in the main base, Astegon in a mining outpost.
Does Anubis have an Alpha boss variant?
Anubis does not have a tower boss or alpha field boss encounter. It spawns as a wild Pal at standard size. The best way to get a strong Anubis is through breeding with desired passive skills rather than catching a wild alpha.