The best Mining Pals in Palworld aren’t only defined by their Work Suitability levels, but also through other elements like specialized talents that suit different playstyles. So, find your best mining Pal by reading through this tier list.

Best Mining Pals in Palworld Ranked, Tier List

Remember, the following tier list of the best Mining Pals in Palworld isn’t a rigid decree, but a curated showcase of specialized ore-gathering talents. Instead, let the options mentioned below guide you to the ideal partner that complements your Mining requirements and playstyle.

10. Menasting

Menasting is one of the best Pals for Mining in Palworld with good reason. Its Mining Lv. 3 Work Suitability allows it to efficiently harvest Ores and other materials from mineral nodes. In combat, Mneasting boasts one of the highest base defense stats in this game. However, its Partner Skill, Steel Scorpion, offers no direct Mining benefit.

9. Warsect Terra

Warsect Terra shares the same Work Suitability level as Menasting, but players get a Transporting Lv. 3 as a bonus. That means this hardworking Pal can both efficiently extract and move heavy ore. Additionally, it has a high defense stat, making it a remarkable living “wall” for defending bases. However, its Work Suitabilities still fall short when compared to other Pals with higher-level Mining levels.

8. Reptyro

Another premier Mining specialist in Palworld is Reptyro. This ore-loving creature improves Mining efficiency while being mounted. Although it’s still touted as one of the best Mining Pals in Palworld, it still lacks efficiency in automation, since you must be riding the Reptyro for you to make the most out of its ore-gathering abilities.

7. Reptyro Cryst

As its name implies, the Reptyro Cryst is the Reptyro’s Ice/Ground cousin. Nonetheless, the Reptyro Cryst shares the same Mining Lv. 3 Work Suitability and Partner Skill as its Fire-type relative. Although efficient in gathering Ore and other minerals, its Cooling Work Suitability may distract it from its Mining duties.

6. Cryolinx Terra

Cryolinx Terra joins this list of the best Mining Pals in Palworld with its Level 3 Work Suitability in this field. It also has an equally high Transporting Work Suitability, making it an efficient worker for excavating and moving resources at the base. However, its effectiveness is often tempered by its significant food requirement, which means it often stops to fill its belly before returning to work.

5. Knocklem

Among the many ore miners in Palworld, Knocklem stands as one of the favorites for many players. It has a Mining Work Suitability of Level 4, which makes it a top-tier choice for gathering minerals. Additionally, its Partner Skill, Steel Guardian Mode, makes it a formidable vanguard for tanking attacks outside of working at the base. Still, this combat-focused ability doesn’t improve its mining efficiency.

4. Astegon

Like Knocklem, Astegon boasts the maximum Mining Work Suitability of Level 4. Its unique Partner Skill, Black Ankylosaur, improves its Mining efficiency even further, as long as it’s mounted. However, like Reptyor and Reptyro Cryst, maximizing its ore-gathering efficiency lies in the Astegon being mounted, reducing its effectiveness for automation.

3. Blazamut Ryu

Blazamut Ryu’s prowess lies in both working at the base and fighting enemies. For starters, it has the Maximum Mining Level 4 Work Suitability, making it one of the most efficient at extracting ores in Palworld. In combat, Pal trainers can take advantage of its Partner Skill, Dragon Kaiser, to decimate Dark-type Pals by enhancing Dragon attacks while mounted. However, this power comes at a cost, as it’s exclusively obtained by conquering a punishing level 55 raid boss, and its massive size can complicate base navigation.

2. Blazamut

Blazamut shares the Mining level as its raid boss variant, but this Pal is relatively easier to capture than its Fire/Dragon counterpart. In particular, players can find this Pal as an Alpha Boss at the volcanic region west of the Palpagos Islands. Additionally, Pal trainers can take advantage of its Kindling Level 3 Work Suitability, making it a giant workhorse at the base.

1. Digtoise

Digtoise is the undisputed best Pal for Mining in Palworld. Despite it falling short in the Work Suitability department by one level, this Ground-type Pal has a unique animation thanks to its unique Partner Skill, Drill Crusher. With it, this Pal destroys Ore nodes in mere seconds, making it ideal for Mining Ore at certain locations.