Top 10 Pals for Mining in Palworld
Author: Palworld.space TeamPublished on 2026-07-15Updated on 2026-07-15
TL;DR — 30-Second Summary
- #1 Astegon — Mining Lv 7, the highest in the game. 30% faster than Anubis. Found in volcano (Lv 40+).
- Best overall: Anubis — Mining Lv 6 + Handiwork Lv 6 + Transport Lv 4. The most versatile worker Pal. Breedable from Lv 19.
- Best early game: Digtoise — Mining Lv 4, easy to find (desert, Lv 20+). Good until you get Anubis.
- Pro tip: Always assign 2-3 mining Pals per base. A single miner can't keep up with production demands mid-game.
Table of Contents
- Top 10 Mining Pals — Ranked
- Mining Comparison Table
- What About Coal & Sulfur?
- How to Set Up an Automated Mining Base
- Common Problems & Fixes
- You May Also Want to Know
Top 10 Mining Pals — Ranked
1. Astegon — Mining Lv 7
Also: Handiwork Lv 3 | Element: Dragon/Dark | Location: Volcano (Lv 40+)
- Why #1: Mining Lv 7 is 30% faster than Anubis's Lv 6. One Astegon can replace 2 Digtoises. Also flies (1100 sprint speed) and fights well.
- Catch difficulty: Hard — volcano Alpha boss (Lv 48). Bring Ice-type Pals.
- Alternative: Anubis (Mining Lv 6) — breedable, easier to get, also excellent at Handiwork.
2. Anubis — Mining Lv 6
Also: Handiwork Lv 6, Transport Lv 4 | Element: Ground | Location: Desert Alpha boss or breed
- Why #2: Most versatile worker in the game. Mining Lv 6 is close to Astegon, plus Handiwork Lv 6 means it crafts while waiting for ore to respawn. Transport Lv 4 moves ore to storage.
- How to get: Breedable from Lv 19 using many combinations. Use the Breeding Calculator to find the cheapest pair.
- Best for: Your main base. Anubis mines, crafts, AND transports — it's a one-Pal workforce.
3. Digtoise — Mining Lv 4
Element: Ground | Location: Desert (Lv 20+)
- Why #3: The classic early-access mining Pal. Easy to find in the desert at Lv 20+. Reliable mid-game miner.
- Limitation: Lv 4 means it's noticeably slower than Anubis (Lv 6). Upgrade to Anubis once breeding is available.
- Best for: Lv 20-30 players building their first dedicated mining base.
4. Reptyro — Mining Lv 4
Also: Kindling Lv 3 | Element: Fire/Ground | Location: Volcano (Lv 30+)
- Why #4: Mining Lv 4 + Kindling Lv 3. Can mine ore AND smelt it into ingots. Dual-purpose Pal for compact bases.
- Best for: Volcano bases where you want mining + smelting in one.
5. Blazamut — Mining Lv 4
Also: Kindling Lv 3 | Element: Fire | Location: Volcano (Lv 40+, Alpha boss)
- Why #5: Similar to Reptyro — Mining + Kindling combo. Also a top-6 combat Pal (130 Shot ATK, Fire Ball 600 power). Defends your base AND mines.
- Best for: Late-game volcano bases with raid defense needs.
6. Menasting — Mining Lv 3
Also: Deforesting Lv 3 | Element: Dark/Ground | Location: Desert (Lv 40+)
- Why #6: Decent Lv 3 miner with Deforesting for wood. Good for bases that need both wood and ore.
- Best for: Mid-game players who haven't unlocked Anubis breeding yet.
7. Dumud — Mining Lv 3
Also: Transport Lv 2 | Element: Ground | Location: Desert (Lv 15-25)
- Why #7: Early-game accessible (Lv 15-25) with Mining + Transport. Good starter miner before Digtoise.
- Best for: Lv 15-25 players starting their mining operations.
8. Cattiva — Mining Lv 1
Also: Handiwork Lv 1, Transport Lv 1 | Element: Neutral | Location: Starting beach
- Why #8: Your VERY first miner. Available immediately on the starting beach. Catches with basic spheres.
- Best for: First 10 levels. Replace with Dumud or Digtoise ASAP.
9. Rushoar — Mining Lv 1
Element: Normal | Location: Grasslands (Lv 5-15)
- Why #9: Easy early-game miner. Slightly tougher than Cattiva. Can also be mounted.
- Best for: Lv 5-15 as backup to Cattiva.
10. Tombat — Mining Lv 2
Also: Transport Lv 2 | Element: Dark | Location: Caves, night spawns
- Why #10: Mining Lv 2 + Transport Lv 2. Step up from Cattiva/Rushoar. Good nighttime worker.
- Best for: Lv 10-20 transition period.
Mining Comparison Table
| Pal | Mining Lv | Other Work | Combat | Get At | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astegon | 7 | Handiwork 3 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lv 40+ | Endgame mining |
| Anubis | 6 | Handiwork 6, Transport 4 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Lv 19 (breed) | Main base all-rounder |
| Digtoise | 4 | — | ⭐⭐ | Lv 20+ | Mid-game mining |
| Reptyro | 4 | Kindling 3 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Lv 30+ | Mining + smelting |
| Blazamut | 4 | Kindling 3 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lv 40+ | Mining + defense |
| Menasting | 3 | Deforesting 3 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Lv 40+ | Mining + wood |
| Dumud | 3 | Transport 2 | ⭐ | Lv 15-25 | Early mining |
| Cattiva | 1 | Handiwork 1, Transport 1 | ⭐ | Lv 1 | Starter |
| Rushoar | 1 | — | ⭐ | Lv 5-15 | Early backup |
| Tombat | 2 | Transport 2 | ⭐⭐ | Lv 10+ | Early upgrade |
What About Coal & Sulfur?
Coal and sulfur are mined the EXACT same way as ore. The same Pals mine all resource nodes — no difference.
| Resource | Used For | Found In | Best Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore | Ingots, basic crafting | Everywhere (most in volcano/snow) | Any base |
| Coal | Refined Ingots (Lv 34+) | Volcano, snow, desert | Volcano or Snow base |
| Sulfur | Gunpowder (Lv 40+) | Volcano primarily | Volcano base |
Build Ore Mining Site or Coal Mining Site at your base for automated passive production. These structures allow Pals to mine infinitely without natural nodes respawning.
How to Set Up an Automated Mining Base
Step-by-Step
- Choose a location — Volcano or snow area has the most ore/coal nodes. See Best Base Locations.
- Build Palbox + Feed Box + Berry Plantation (Pals need food to work)
- Build 2-3 Ore Mining Sites (Lv 24, 50 Stone + 25 Paldium each) — this is what Pals mine for infinite ore
- Assign 3-5 mining Pals — at least 2 Anubis or 1 Astegon + 1 Anubis
- Assign 1-2 Transport Pals — Pals with Transport move ore from mining sites to storage boxes. Anubis has Transport Lv 4 built in.
- Build multiple Storage Boxes — ore fills up fast. 1 box per 2 miners is a good ratio.
- Build Smelter (or multiple) — assign Kindling Pals to smelt ore into Ingots automatically
Efficiency tip: Place Storage Boxes as close to Mining Sites as possible. Reduces Transport Pal travel time by ~60%.
Common Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Why | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "Ore nodes aren't being mined" | No Pals with Mining assigned | Check Pal assignment in Palbox. Mining Pals must have Mining work suitability. |
| "Storage boxes full, mining stopped" | No free storage space | Build more Storage Boxes (10 Wood each). Ore stacks 999 per slot — one box = 39,960 ore capacity. |
| "Pals wander instead of mining" | Feed Box empty / no task priority | Keep Feed Box stocked. Mining Pals auto-prioritize ore nodes — if they're wandering, all nodes are on cooldown. |
| "Coal isn't being mined separately" | Coal nodes share ore node behavior | Build a Coal Mining Site (separate structure) and assign Mining Pals to it specifically. |
| "Anubis won't mine, keeps crafting" | Anubis has Handiwork Lv 6 — it prioritizes crafting | Assign Anubis to Mining Site directly (approach it, press F, select "Assign to Mining Site"). This overrides default behavior. |
You May Also Want to Know
- Where should I build my mining base? → Volcano for ore+coal+sulfur, snow for highest ore density → Best Base Locations in Palworld 2026
- How do I breed Anubis for my mining team? → Cheapest parent combos from the breeding calculator → Palworld Breeding Guide
- What Ancient Civilization Parts do these miners drop? → Some can be butchered for extra parts → How to Get Ancient Civilization Parts
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