At first glance, Neutral-element Pals don’t look like the strongest creatures in Palworld. They have weaknesses but no elemental advantages, making them easy targets. You’ll also often find them fairly early in the game. But don’t underestimate Neutral Pals! Hidden among them are not only some of the strongest Pals overall, but also a diverse group of mounts, workers, and other useful abilities. You should definitely include Neutral-type Pals in your teams to get the most out of them.
Palworld Neutral Pals: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Counters
Neutral is one of Palworld’s nine elements, which determine both the Pals and their attacks. All Pals of this type are weak to Dark attacks. They have no super-effective matchups of their own, since Neutral sits at the end of the elemental chart. For new players, that might suggest Neutral Pals aren’t great in combat—but that’s misleading. Their lack of direct advantages makes them very flexible, and several late-game Pals are powerhouses despite the Neutral type.
Their flexibility also shines in areas beyond combat. Pals aren’t just for fighting—many offer valuable work skills or partner abilities that support your plans in and out of battle.
Best Neutral Pals in Palworld for Combat
Even without an elemental advantage, some Neutral Pals can compete at the top. You’ll usually find them much later in the game, so they won’t be early all-stars. But once you’ve trained them, a few become downright unbeatable. Many stand out not just for raw power but also for their abilities.
Our Top 5 Neutral Pals
- Paladius: One of the best all-around fighters in the game, with exceptionally high defense.
- Celesdir: Another excellent Pal; as a mount, it heals you faster—which is incredibly useful.
- Hartalis: Can perform a triple jump as a mount and create a barrier. An extremely strong Pal overall, especially on offense.
- Gorirat: A solid mid-game Neutral Pal. Its ability can temporarily increase its attack.
- Grintale: Boosts Neutral-type attacks when it’s in your team and comes with notably high HP.
Several others are strong fighters too. Cremis and Ribbuny, for example, can boost the attack of Neutral Pals. Tocotoco fires explosive eggs. Herbil can revive you mid-fight—great in tight spots. And Lovander can absorb damage during combat and convert it into its own HP.
Neutral Pals as Base Workers: Resources and Production
In the early hours of the game, Neutral Pals are among the best workers you can assign at your base. Lamball, Chikipi, and Cattiva are likely staples of your first bases. Later on, you can expand your Neutral lineup—there are some excellent workers hiding here.
Dogen is a standout all-rounder for your base, able to cover five different work tasks. Some Pals like Eikthyrdeer, Fenglope, and Celesdir focus on gathering wood, sometimes with matching abilities.
There are also many Neutral Pals you can put on the Ranch to produce items for you. Fixy is likely one of the best here, but Chikipi, Mozzarina, Woolipop, and Melpaca can all produce various goods.
Neutral Pals as Mounts in Palworld: Ground and Flight
This element also offers plenty of mount options. As with combat, the highlights tend to cluster at the very start and at the end of the game. Primarily, these are ground mounts, but some also let you glide through the air.
The best Neutral mounts include:
- Direhowl is one of the best early-game mounts. You unlock the saddle at level 9—nice and early.
- With Eikthyrdeer at level 12, you can gather wood much faster.
- Nitewing is the only flying Neutral Pal, and the first flying mount you can get at level 15. Not the fastest, but very convenient.
- Galeclaw can be used as a glider and lets you fire weapons while airborne.
- Fenglope is fairly fast for level 26 and can perform a double jump.
- Paladius, Celesdir, and Hartalis are among the fastest mounts in the entire game—and they’re strong fighters, too.
Partner Skills of Neutral Pals: Carry Weight, Teleport, Crafting
Beyond the Pals already mentioned, there are several other great abilities to watch for. Cattiva, Lunaris, and Kingpaca increase your carry capacity, which is extremely useful when gathering resources. Ribbuny, in addition to boosting attack, is handy for weapon crafting.
Yakumo is immensely practical when you want to catch Pals with specific passive skills, letting you assemble strong teams without breeding. Dogen, besides its broad work utility, can teleport you back to the nearest camp (except in dungeons). Finally, don’t underestimate Mimog—a very rare Pal with fantastic utility. It can open treasure chests without a key and serves as a reliable source of Gold Coins, Mog Coins, and Training Manuals.
Conclusion: Neutral Pals in Palworld Are Stronger Than You Think
You’ll encounter Neutral Pals mostly early on in Palworld, and at first they don’t seem especially powerful. But several of them are genuinely excellent—not just for late-game combat, but across many roles. Many Neutral Pals can produce items at the Ranch, while others make great mounts. They’re also versatile workers at your base. And don’t overlook some of their standout partner abilities.
Rent a Palworld server and start your own game server to hunt down the best Neutral Pals. Team up with friends there to catch and train Pals together.
