The best combat Pals will help you conquer Palworld in no time. Some of these Pals can be used as weapons, some can be ridden into battle as mounts, and others are just really strong on their own, without needing much guidance.

Including the best early-game combat Pals as well as the best combat Pals for late-game, these are the fighting companions you don't want to miss.

Best Combat Pals - Early Game

These are the best Pals to use in battle at the start of the game, between player levels 1 and 15.

Foxparks

As an early-game combat Pal, Foxparks offers one of the first weapon-type partner skills you’ll be able to get in Palworld: Huggy Fire. All you need to do is build a harness at the Pal workshop, which will cost you some flame organs, leather, and palladium fragments, and you’ll be able to use Foxparks as a flamethrower. While this attack is incredibly effective against Ice- and Grass-type Pals, beware that it’s a bit slow and it doesn’t have amazing range, so it may leave you vulnerable.

Direhowl

Thanks to its strong starter attack, Fierce Fang, the Direhowl is often considered to be the best combat Pal available in early-game. As its second attack is a Sand Blast, a Ground-type attack, Direhowl is especially strong against early Electric-type foes. Beware that this ferocious wolf is quite aggressive and typically appears in packs, so they're a bit harder to capture compared to Foxparks.

Vanwyrm

Equipped with Fire-, Neutral-, and Dark-type attacks, Vanwyrm is a highly versatile combat Pal who is especially effective against Neutral-, Grass-, and Ice-type Pals. Although this Pal can hold its own in battle, once you're able to craft the Vanwyrm saddle at level 21, you can fly Vanwyrm into battle and deal extra damage against enemy weak spots while airborne. This unique partner skill ability is very strong against elite opponents.

Best Combat Pals - Mid Game

These are the best Pals to use in combat in mid-game, which is roughly from level 15 to 30.

Sweepa and Swee

Palworld’s fluffy Sweepa Pal may not look very intimidating, but don’t let looks deceive you. Although this Pal isn’t especially strong initially, you can catch a bunch of Swee minions to team up with your Sweepa - thanks to their partner skills, the Swee will strengthen your Sweepa, thus creating a much stronger combat Pal suitable for mid-game combat. As you'll encounter more and more dragon-type opponents after reaching mid-game, having an Ice-type combat Pal like Sweepa will be a huge help.

Loupmoon

Once you’ve gained a bit more experience, the best mid-game combat Pal you can get is Loupmoon, the vampire-and-werewolf-in-one. This Dark-type Pal has incredibly damaging melee attacks as well as a special claw attack from its partner skill. Combined with a quick running speed and targeting, the Loupmoon is the perfect combat Pal to help you reach endgame. Equipped with almost exclusively Dark-type attacks, Loupmoon is especially strong against Neutral opponents. Beware that Loupmoon only spawns at night.

Gorirat

Somewhat similar to Loupmoon, Gorirat uses its partner skill to unleash an extra-powerful attack. On top of that, Gorirat has a very strong 'Ground Pound' Neutral attack unique to their kind. To add a bit more versatility into the mix, Gorirat will unlock some Grass- and Ground- attacks once it reaches a higher level.

Rayhound

Not only are they among the fastest Pals for riding, but the Rayhound is also one of the best mid-game combat Pals thanks to its powerful Electric and Ground attacks. With several area-of-effect and high-ranged forwards attacks in its arsenal, the Rayhound is especially effective against groups of Water enemies. Instead of searching for a Rayhound in the Dessicated Desert, you can also use one of Rayhound's best breeding combinations to get this amazing combat pal more easily.

Best Combat Pals - Endgame

Here are the best combat Pal to use once you've reached Palworld's endgame. You should be at least level 30 or higher to capture these Pals.

Warsect

As one of the best tanks in Palworld, you don't want to miss Warsect. Not only is he himself very defensive, but this giant armoured beetle also improves the player's defense thanks to his partner skill. Dealing excellent Grass- and Ground-type damage of his own, Warsect even improves the player's Fire-type damage, which allows for a very varied combat team.

Blazamut

The sturdy Blazamut is the best Fire-type combat Pal. This fiery rhino deals massive damage and has some really great ranged and area-of-effect fire attacks - the latter is particularly useful if you're fighting against groups. Thanks to Blazamut's partner skill, your Fire damage will be enhanced.

Paladius

Being a legendary Pal, Paladius receives a huge stat boost, increasing his attack damage, defense, and movement speed. The latter is especially nice is you want to use Paladius as acombat mount - that's right, this awesome Pal can also be ridden. Paladius is a Neutral-type Pal, but he also has a few Ice-type attacks up his sleeve.

Necromus

Although similar to Paladius, it's a good idea to get Necromus as well, as this legendary knight is the best Dark-type combat Pal. Although its attacks are very strong regardless of combat style, this Pal can also be ridden as a mount, which allows for some high-speed mounted combat - faster even than Paladius.

Lyleen

Our list of the best combat Pals in Palworld wouldn't be complete without mentioning the game's best healer; Lyleen. This Grass-type Pal can use its partner skill to restore your HP, which allows for frequent healing. It's an amazing combat Pal to have if you prefer to deal damage yourself and have a Pal back you up rather than let the Pal handle most of the fighting - no wonder Lyleen is considered one of the best Pals to obtain through breeding.

Shadowbeak

If you're looking for a truly overpowered combat Pal, look no further than Shadowbeak. This intimidating griffin is a specialized Dark-type fighter who's blessed with high attack damage, high defense, and high HP. Shadowbeak can even be ridden, and thanks to its partner skill, will enhance Dark-type attacks. Although wild Shadowbeaks are only found on a far-away Wildlife Sanctuary island, you can also use breeding combinations to obtain the combat Pal of your dreams.