Best Handiwork Pals in Palworld v1.0.0
Palworld v1.0.0 rescaled base-work suitability so top workers now reach level 8. These are the strongest Handiwork pals, ranked by suitability level first, then craft speed and food cost, so you can staff your base with the fewest, hungriest-efficient workers.
Top 10 Handiwork pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Solenne | 8 | 9 | 100 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 2 |  Selyne | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 3 |  Wistella | 6 | 7 | 100 | 5 | 1.20 |
| 4 |  Venusa | 6 | 7 | 100 | 6 | 1.00 |
| 5 |  Bellanoir Libero | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 6 |  Lapure | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 7 |  Sekhmet | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 8 |  Splatterina | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 9 |  Anubis | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 10 |  Flaracle | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
Level is the base work suitability. Max rank is the level after full condensing (+1). Efficiency is suitability per unit of food (higher is cheaper to run).
Catchable before level 20
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Handiwork pal in Palworld 1.0?
Solenne is the top Handiwork worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Handiwork suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Handiwork pal?
Katress is the strongest Handiwork worker you can catch early, spawning from level 20 on the main island, at Handiwork suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Handiwork?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Solenne goes from level 8 to level 9 Handiwork once fully condensed.