Palworld Mount Pal Tier List

Summary

Palworld offers over 100 unique mounts, including flying and ground/water mounts, each with their own characteristics and skills.
Jetragon is the best overall mount in Palworld, with the highest speed in the game, but players will need to defeat a level 50 boss to capture it.
Players should focus on obtaining mounts like Direhowl and Jetragon to travel across Palpagos Islands at full speed. The best mounts may change as the game updates with new Pals.

Palworld has been thoroughly captivating players since its early access release and, as developer Pocketpair has committed to updating the game regularly to ensure it remains an enjoyable experience, they are likely to continue traversing the game's whimsical Palpagos Islands in search of more of the animal-like creatures who thrive there. There are over 100 Pals for players to collect in Palworld, all of which are distinct from one another in their characteristics and skills.

Palworld is unique in a multitude of ways, but especially in the opportunity it gives players to use many of its Pals as mounts. Pal mounts come in all shapes and sizes, and they are even more diversified in their speed and skills. Players can obtain one fairly early on in their adventures through the Palpagos Islands, although early mounts are typically underwhelming. Additionally, as is the case with almost any game that includes mounts, Palworld's flying mounts are among its best.

S-Tier (Flying)

Jetragon

As far as Palworld mounts go, Jetragon takes the cake as the best mount overall. Not only is it a flying mount, but it has the highest speed of any mount in the game and is therefore worth obtaining as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Jetragon is a level 50 boss fight, so players will need to wait until Palworld's very late game to get a chance at capturing it.

S-Tier (Ground/Water)

Necromus
Paladius
Pyrin
Pyrin Noct
Rayhound
Univolt
Fenglope
Direhowl

Some of Palworld's best ground and water mounts are strong due to their speed and ability to jump multiple times. While Necromus and Paladius are already widely considered the best ground mounts in Palworld, they are both level 50 bosses, and therefore players shouldn't attempt to face them until very late in the game. However, Direhowl, which is even noted in the Paldeck as one of Palworld's fastest mounts, can be captured fairly early on, so players should seek it out as soon as they can.

A-Tier (Flying)

Frostallion
Frostallion Noct
Faleris

Unfortunately for new players, many of Palworld's best flying mounts, aside from Jetragon, are only obtainable late in the game. Frostallion and Frostallion Noct are both level 50 bosses, and Faleris lies in wait on a small island in the far northeastern corner of the map, so players will need a swimming or flying mount to reach it.

A-Tier (Ground/Water)

Blazamut
Blazehowl
Blazehowl Noct
Eikthyrdeer
Eikthyrdeer Terra
Kitsun
Arsox

Players who can't wait for Palworld 's late game to get a fast ground mount can opt for a few of the game's A-tier mounts, including Eikthyrdeer, Kitsun, and Arsox. However, even these will require players and their Pals to reach a mid-game level before attempting to capture them. To obtain the Fire Pals here — Blazamut and Blazehowl — players will need heat-resistant armor, which can be crafted in Palworld's mid-game as well.

B-Tier (Flying)

Ragnahawk
Shadowbeak
Beakon

Ragnahawk, Shadowbeak, and Beakon are all mid-game flying mounts in Palworld that will serve players very well as they work their way toward its late game. Both Shadowbeak and Beakon can be found in the northeastern section of the map, but they'll need cold-resistant armor if they plan to go there. Ragnahawk, on the other hand, is found in the southeastern corner of the map, which will require them to wear heat-resistant armor to stay alive.

B-Tier (Ground/Water)

Chillet
Grintale
Maraith
Melpaca
Relaxaurus
Relaxaurus Lux

Some of Palworld's B-tier ground mounts are surprisingly agile, and can even be captured before players reach level 20. Palworld's Melpaca is among those, as it can be found in incredible numbers throughout the Palpagos Islands' central region. Chillet is a swimming Pal that can be found in the northern part of central Palpagos for players looking to quickly traverse the water around the islands. A Grintale boss can even be found in the central region of Palpagos, which can then serve as a formidable ally as well as a decent mount.

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C-Tier (Flying)

Helzephyr
Suzaku
Suzaku Alpha
Quivern

Helzephyr in Palworld is likely the best first choice for players looking for a fairly early quick mount, since it can be found around Palpagos' central region. In addition to being a decently fast mount, Helzephyr also applies dark damage to the player's attacks while they're mounted, making this Pal suitable for more than one task. Suzaku and Quivern, on the other hand, are in the far reaches of the map that players won't likely visit until they reach Palworld's mid-to-late game.

C-Tier (Ground/Water)

Dinossom
Dinossom Lux
Surfent
Surfent Terra
Kingpaca
Ice Kingpaca
Jormuntide
Jormuntide Ignis
Mossanda
Mossanda Lux
Reindrix
Rushoar

Despite being further down the list, a few of Palworld's C-tier ground mounts can be acquired early on in the game. While none of them quite compare to the speed and ferocity of a Direhowl, they are still worth obtaining as players come across them in the wilderness. Dinossom, Mossanda, and Rushoar, for instance, can all be found in the central area of the Palpagos Islands, and are not too difficult to catch with the right team and Pal Spheres. As for the others, like Surfent Terra and Kingpaca, players are better off waiting until they happen upon them rather than seeking them out to use them as mounts.

D-Tier (Flying)

Vanwyrm
Vanwyrm Cryst
Astegon
Elphidran
Elphidran Aqua
Nitewing

Among the worst flying mounts in Palworld is Nitewing, which is likely to be the first flying Pal that players encounter during their journey through Palpagos. That being said, it is still a worthwhile catch, as it can help players reach previously unreachable areas very early on in the game, and it is not very difficult to capture. Other D-tier flying mounts, like Vanwyrm and Astegon, are found in mid-game areas that require special armor, so they aren't worth the trip during Palworld's early game.

D-Tier (Ground/Water)

Mammorest
Mammorest Cryst
Sweepa
Grizzbolt
Reptyro
Ice Reptyro
Wumpo
Wumpo Botan
Broncherry
Broncherry Aqua

As new players begin their first adventure in the fantastical world of the game, they are likely to stare in amazement at the massive beast that is Palworld's Mammorest. This large, very slow Pal mount can be encountered in the game's first moments, and is not worth the fight nor the attempted capture — at least not until players progress through the game a bit. The majority of Palworld's other D-tier ground mounts are not easily encountered in the early stages of the game and are more useful for their skills in combat than anything else.

Palworld is currently in early access and developer Pocketpair has devoted itself to ensuring the game remains an excellent experience for its fans. As such, Palworld's best mounts are likely to rotate as updates are made to the game and new Pals are added in future patches. Until then, players should focus on obtaining mounts such as Direhowl and Jetragon to continue traveling across the wondrous islands of Palpagos at full speed.

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