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Best Dragon Pals in Palworld

Strong against Dark; weak to Ice.

25 Pals8+ skillsStrong vs DarkWeak to Ice

Best Dragon Pals by role

The top five Dragon Pals for each job, with the numbers that put them there — the same rankings as the tier lists, Dragon only.

Best for combat

HP, attack and defence

  1. 1Shaolong
    Shaolong
    DragonWaterHP 140ATK 135DEF 120

    Azure Sovereign: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party.

  2. 2Blazamut Ryu
    Blazamut Ryu
    DragonFireHP 105ATK 150DEF 125

    Dragon Kaiser: Can be ridden. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Dragon damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)%. (Does not stack)

  3. 3Jormuntide
    Jormuntide
    DragonWaterHP 130ATK 150DEF 100

    Stormbringer Sea Dragon: Can be ridden to travel on water. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Soak by (50~65)%. (Does not stack)

  4. 4Jormuntide Ignis
    Jormuntide Ignis
    DragonFireHP 130ATK 150DEF 100

    Stormbringer Lava Dragon: Can be ridden. While in party, nullifies lava damage and increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Burn by (50~65)%. (Does not stack)

  5. 5Jetragon
    Jetragon
    DragonHP 115ATK 140DEF 120

    Aerial Missile: Can be ridden as a flying mount. Can rapidly fire a missile launcher while mounted.

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Best base workers

Highest work suitability level

  1. 1Aegidron
    Aegidron
    MiningLv 8

    Indestructible Fortress: Can be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (60~80)% less damage from explosive attacks, and are immune to Stun. (Does not stack)

  2. 2Orserk
    Orserk
    ElectricityLv 8TransportingLv 4HandiworkLv 3

    Ferocious Thunder Dragon: While in party, hitting an enemy with a bullet increases the Attack and Defense of the Pal fighting alongside you by (1~5)% for 5 seconds. This effect stacks up to 30 times.

  3. 3Shaolong
    Shaolong
    WateringLv 8GatheringLv 5

    Azure Sovereign: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party.

  4. 4Jetragon
    Jetragon
    GatheringLv 8

    Aerial Missile: Can be ridden as a flying mount. Can rapidly fire a missile launcher while mounted.

  5. 5Jormuntide
    Jormuntide
    WateringLv 7

    Stormbringer Sea Dragon: Can be ridden to travel on water. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Soak by (50~65)%. (Does not stack)

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Fastest mounts

Sprint speed, rideable Pals only

  1. 1Jetragon
    Jetragon
    DragonSprint 3,300Flying

    Aerial Missile: Can be ridden as a flying mount. Can rapidly fire a missile launcher while mounted.

  2. 2Shaolong
    Shaolong
    DragonWaterSprint 2,800Flying

    Azure Sovereign: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party.

  3. 3Eidrolon
    Eidrolon
    DragonDarkSprint 2,750Flying

    Liberated Pterosaur: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack and Movement Speed increase by (2~6)% for each other Dragon or Dark Pal in your party.

  4. 4Eidrolon Ignis
    Eidrolon Ignis
    DragonFireSprint 2,750Flying

    Resentful Pterosaur: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack and Movement Speed increase by (2~6)% for each other Dragon or Fire Pal in your party. (Excluding Eidrolon Ignis)

  5. 5Blazamut Ryu
    Blazamut Ryu
    DragonFireSprint 1,200Ground

    Dragon Kaiser: Can be ridden. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Dragon damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)%. (Does not stack)

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Dragon is strong against Dark, and weak to Ice — bring an Ice-element team into Dragon boss towers for the matchup advantage.

Frequently asked

What is the best Dragon Pal in Palworld?
The strongest Dragon Pal by combat score is Shaolong, with 140 HP, 135 attack, and 120 defense (combat score 487). Round out the team with Blazamut Ryu and Jormuntide — the next two highest by combat rating.
What's good against Dragon Pals in Palworld?
Dragon Pals are countered by Ice-element Pals. The strongest counter Pal is Frostallion (Ice). For boss-tower fights against Dragon bosses, bring Frostallion, Bastigor, Cryolinx.
What is Dragon weak against in Palworld?
Dragon is weak to Ice — those elements deal increased damage to Dragon Pals, and Dragon attacks are reduced against them in turn. Dragon is strong against Dark.
Where can I find Dragon Pals in Palworld?
Dragon Pals spawn most densely in Outlying Isles and Verdant Brook. The most-mapped wild Dragon species is Jormuntide Ignis, with 2 pins in Outlying Isles. Browse the full spawn map for any specific Dragon Pal on its species page.