In Palworld, not only the land (Palworld mounts: Best mounts for early, mid & late game) and the skies (Palworld flying mounts: best mounts for early, mid, and late game) are perfect for getting around with pals—the many bodies of water in and around Palpagos Island are, too. And for that, you’ll need the right pals to carry you out onto the open sea. There you can not only look for pals but also recover rare treasures!
Palworld swim pals in the early game: best water mounts, locations, and saddle levels
Surfent in the early game: fast water mount with no stamina drain
- Location: Bamboo Groves, Verdant Brook (freshwater, fishing)
- Saddle level: 10
- Speed: 900 - 1440
At level 10 you can unlock Surfent’s saddle, making it the first swim pal on the island. It’s also surprisingly fast on the water, so it’s a worthwhile investment. One of its big advantages is that it doesn’t consume stamina while swimming on water. That means you can swim indefinitely, which is super handy! Find a pond and cast a line to catch a strong Surfent.
Chillet as a swim mount: fast all-rounder with limited stamina
- Location: Frostbound Mountain, Astral Mountain (south)
- Saddle level: 13
- Speed: 1350 - 1890
Even if it may seem so at first glance, Chillet is actually not a Water-type pal. That also means it’s not primarily designed for sea travel. However, it can swim and is noticeably faster than any other mount you can get this early in the game. It’s a good choice, but the catch is it has limited stamina, which drains while swimming. Be careful not to drown!
Breed Elphidran Aqua: efficient water pal for the early game
- Location: Breed Elphidran + Surfent
- Saddle level: 28
- Speed: 1134 - 1440
There won’t be another useful saddle until level 28, but you can already work on breeding an Elphidran Aqua in the meantime. It’s a great stopgap to move faster and more efficiently. Since it’s Water-type, it doesn’t consume stamina (unlike Chillet). And it’s a touch quicker than Surfent, which it’s bred from. It’s also unique because you can’t find it in the world—you have to hatch it yourself.
Palworld mid game: best swim pals and water mounts for fishing
Whalaska in the mid game: speed up fishing with its Partner Skill
- Location: Isle of the Glacial Core, Frozen Coral Hill (fishing)
- Saddle level: 35
- Speed: 780 - 880
Three swimmers unlock in quick succession, starting with Whalaska. It’s not necessarily the fastest pal—in fact, it’s slower than the three options above. But if you want to fish, it may be worth a look. Its Partner Skill increases the catch gauge, speeding up the fishing minigame. Learn more in our fishing guide (Palworld Fishing Guide: Rods, Bait, Spots, and Loot) .
Ghangler: fast Water/Dark pal for travel and night fishing
- Location: Phantom Isle, Sakurajima
- Saddle level: 37
- Speed: 1200 - 1350
Two levels later you can unlock Ghangler’s saddle, a somewhat faster swim pal for your team. Like Whalaska, Ghangler is perfect if you want to fish. It makes pals bite faster, but only at night, since Ghangler is Water and Dark type. It’s maybe not the best for pure swimming, but its looks alone make it worth catching.
Jormuntide: fastest mid-game swim pal with no stamina drain
- Location: Alpha Pal in two dungeons (Bamboo Grove, Scars of War)
- Saddle level: 39
- Speed: 1080 - 1800
If you’re not focused on fishing, save your technology points for Jormuntide’s saddle at level 39. This pal is much faster than the others and can whisk you across the sea in no time. It also doesn’t need stamina while swimming. The only downside is that it’s only found as an Alpha Pal, which is naturally more challenging.
Late game in Palworld: fastest swimmers and best water mounts
Ghangler Ignis: more efficient night fishing in the late game
- Location: Fishing in Feybreak and Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3
- Saddle level: 61
- Speed: 1200 - 1350
After Jormuntide there’s another big gap until you can unlock three more swim saddles in the late game. In terms of speed, Ghangler Ignis is not a direct upgrade over its pure Water variant—it’s just as fast. Its Partner Skill for faster night fishing remains the same, making pals bite more quickly. The additional Fire type is the real upgrade, for example if you need Kindling as an extra work suitability.
Whalaska Ignis: ideal water mount for late-game fishing
- Location: Fishing in Feybreak and Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3
- Saddle level: 62
- Speed: 650 - 750
Just like Ghangler Ignis, Whalaska Ignis is the fiery counterpart to its earlier version. Its speed and Partner Skill for faster fishing remain unchanged. You can find it in the same places as Ghangler Ignis. For late-game fishing, it’s well worth it if you’re hunting for rare treasures or pals.
Neptilius: fastest legendary swim pal in the late game
- Location: Alpha Pal on the Isle of the Glacial Core
- Saddle level: 63
- Speed: 1800 - 2000
The best swim pal by far is Neptilius! Even though you can only catch this legendary pal quite late in your journey, it’s absolutely worth it. It’s fast, nimble, and its Partner Skill makes it even faster and lets it jump high. It also holds its own in combat, thanks to its passive skills “Legendary” and “Pond Lord”. It’s one of the best Water pals in the entire game. You simply won’t want to pass on Neptilius.
Conclusion: swim faster and fish better with water mounts in Palworld
Getting around on the sea becomes especially important later on if you want to fish and search for sunken treasures. Several Water-type pals will help you do just that. For fishing, Ghangler and Whalaska are solid picks thanks to their supportive skills. For speed, you’ll want Jormuntide, and later Neptilius.
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