Palworld: 4 Best Mining Pals [Expert Picks]

After playing for 20+ hours, here are the Best Mining Pals you can use to farm Stones and Ores.

In Palworld, mining is crucial in acquiring resources such as Stone and Ore. As you progress, you’ll discover the necessity for larger and more powerful pals to assist you in mining in Palworld.

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Key Takeaways
  • Mining plays a crucial role in Palworld as it is the primary method of acquiring essential resources such as stone and ore.
  • Pals with higher mining levels can collect resources faster, providing a significant advantage in efficient resource gathering.
  • The choice of mining Pals depends on the player’s progression level, with different Pals being more effective in early-game and late-game scenarios.
  • Some Pals may have multiple work suitabilities, allowing them to contribute to tasks beyond mining, enhancing their overall utility in Palworld.

Best Mining Pals In Palworld – Comparison Table

Here’s the summary of the best mining pals in Palworld:

PalsPaldeck NumberElement TypeBest ForPartner SkillWork SuitabilityFood
Cattiva#002NeutralGathering JobsCat HelperMining Lv1
Handiwork Lv1
Gathering Lv1
Transporting Lv1
2/10
Penking#011Water/IceAll Rounder WorkBrave SailorMining Lv2
Handiwork Lv2
Transporting Lv2
Watering Lv2
Cooling Lv2
8/10
Anubis#100GroundFightingGuardian of the DesertMining Lv3
Handiwork Lv4
Transporting Lv2
7/10
Astegon#098Dragon/DarkMiningBlack AnkylosaurMining Lv4
Handiwork Lv1
9/10

Cattiva

Best Early-Game Gatherer Pal
Cattiva
Cattiva [Image by eXputer]
Paldeck NumberElement TypePartner SkillWork SuitabilityFood
#002NeutralCat HelperMining Lv1
Handiwork Lv1
Gathering Lv1
Transporting Lv1
2/10

In Palworld, the Cattiva is a common neutral Pal player encounter early-game. This Pal proves valuable in the early stages, aiding in collecting stones and ore. Additionally, having a Cattiva in your party enhances your inventory capacity.

His other Work Suitabilities make Cattiva best in the early game, allowing him to transport the resources he has mined. And with its Handiwork and Gathering work suitability, I had more room for other pals in my base.

  • Available in Early-game.
  • Increases inventory capacity.
  • Efficient transportation work.
  • Supports diverse work tasks.
  • Easy to capture.
  • Limited combat capabilities.
  • Low overall skill levels.
  • Specialized for early-game.

Penking

Best All-Rounder Worker Pal
Penking
Penking [Image by eXputer]
Paldeck NumberElement TypePartner SkillWork SuitabilityFood
#011Water/IceBrave SailorMining Lv2
Handiwork Lv2
Transporting Lv2
Watering Lv2
Cooling Lv2
8/10

It is not only the best at mining; I believe Penking is the best Pal you can get for your growing base. After you’ve leveled up a bit, you can go and fight Penking in Sealed Realm of the Frozen Wings, who’s Lv15. You can also find it roaming around on a deserted land on the bottom right of the map.

What makes it best for early-game is his other work suitability, which is all Lv2. He can mine and transport resources right away, water your farm, and do some of the handiwork.

  • Multiple Work Suitability.
  • Early-Game Availability.
  • Resource Transport Capability.
  • Found as a boss.
  • Low chances of capturing in early-game.

Anubis

Best For Fighting
Anubis best mining pals palworld
Anubis [Image by eXputer]
Paldeck NumberElement TypePartner SkillWork SuitabilityFood
#100GroundGuardian of the DesertMining Lv3
Handiwork Lv4
Transporting Lv2
7/10

This Ground Pal is well-suited for various tasks, and it has Mining Lv3. Acquiring Anubis was challenging for me, given its location in the harsh desert and its status as an Alpha Pal. However, I have found the rewards worth the hassle.

Anubis goes beyond mining, proving helpful in handiwork and material transportation, making it a highly effective member for a base centered around mining activities.

  • Multiple Work Suitability.
  • Ideal for mining-centric bases.
  • Great for defending bases.
  • High attack damage.
  • Found as a boss.
  • Low chances of capturing.

Astegon

Best Miner In Late-Game
Astegon
Astegon [Image by eXputer]
Paldeck NumberElement TypePartner SkillWork SuitabilityFood
#098Dragon/DarkBlack AnkylosaurMining Lv4
Handiwork Lv1
9/10

I use Astegon exclusively for mining. With Astegon’s Mining Lv4, he can collect resources much faster than any other pal. Even though he has Lv1 Handiwork, it’s practically useless at that point of the game when you’ve got better pals for it.

You will have to keep assigning him to mine if he goes off to do some handiwork automatically.

  • Highest Mining Level. 
  • Fast Resource Collection.
  • High attack damage.
  • ldeal for defending bases.
  • Found as a boss.
  • There are very low chances of capturing.
  • Only good for mining.

My Thoughts

Moving on to the late game, you will realize that mining ores is where your pals would be most focused, and I think Astegon perfectly fulfills that role in Palworld. With ores being that important, you should look for the best bases in Palworld that are made for farming ores. Furthermore, read the Best Electric Pals to Counter Water Pals.

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