Mounts
Best Mounts in Palworld — Top Ground & Water Rides
Palworld has 56 ridable non-flying Pals — ground rides for exploring Palpagos and water mounts for crossing oceans. The fastest of them all are the legendary ground mounts Necromus and Paladius. This guide ranks the best of every category, with the tech level, element, and partner skill for each.
- 56 ridable Pals
- Ground + water
- Tech-verified
The best pick, by category
Best overall / fastest ground
Necromus (Tech 49, Dark) — the "Dark Knight of the Abyss" can be ridden and has a double jump. Its twin Paladius (Tech 49, Neutral) matches its top speed with a triple jump.
Best early ground
Direhowl (Tech 9, Neutral) — the "Direhowl Rider" partner skill moves faster than most mounts and unlocks early.
Best water mount
Surfent (Tech 10, Water) — the "Swift Swimmer" lets you travel on water with no stamina drain.
Top mounts in Palworld
The best ground and water rides, with tech level, element, and why each earns its spot. Tap a name to open its Paldeck page.
| Mount | Type | Tech Lv | Element | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | 49 | Dark | Fastest gallop in the game, double jump — the endgame ground king | |
| Ground | 49 | Neutral | Necromus's light twin — triple jump, same top speed | |
| Water | 10 | Water | The water mount — cross oceans with zero stamina drain | |
| Water | 39 | Dragon/Water | Endgame water mount that also fights | |
| Ground | 9 | Neutral | Best early mount — faster than most, unlocks at Tech 9 | |
| Ground | 6 | Ground | Your very first mount — a charging tusk ride at Tech 6 | |
| Ground | 12 | Neutral | Double jump + faster tree cutting, great early utility | |
| Ground | 14 | Electric | Fast, cheap mid-game ground mount | |
| Ground | 27 | Electric | High jump — reaches ledges other mounts can't | |
| Ground | 40 | Electric | Tanky combat mount with a minigun partner skill |
Palworld has 56 ridable ground and water Pals in total (plus separate flying mounts — see the flying mounts guide).
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest mount in Palworld?▾
Necromus and Paladius (Tech 49 legendaries) are the fastest ground mounts; both can double/triple jump. For fliers, Jetragon is fastest overall — see the flying mounts guide.
What is the best early-game mount?▾
Direhowl at Tech 9 (moves faster than most mounts); Rushoar at Tech 6 is the earliest ride; Eikthyrdeer at Tech 12 adds a double jump.
How do I get a water mount in Palworld?▾
Surfent (Tech 10) is the go-to — ride it across water with no stamina drain. Jormuntide (Tech 39) is the endgame water option.
How many mounts are in Palworld?▾
56 ridable ground and water Pals, plus a separate set of flying mounts.
How do you ride a Pal in Palworld?▾
Unlock the Pal's saddle at its Technology level, craft it, then equip the Pal to your party and mount it. Each ridable Pal has a partner skill that says "Can be ridden."
Necromus vs Paladius — which is better?▾
Same top speed. Necromus (Dark) has a double jump; Paladius (Neutral) has a triple jump for extra vertical reach. Pick by element/aesthetic; both are Tech 49.