Best Kindling 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 Kindling 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 Kindling pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Renjishi | 8 | 9 | 100 | 8 | 1.00 |
| 2 |  Dupin | 7 | 8 | 100 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 3 |  Flaracle | 7 | 8 | 100 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 4 |  Jormuntide Ignis | 7 | 8 | 100 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 5 |  Blazamut | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 6 |  Blazamut Ryu | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 7 |  Eidrolon Ignis | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 8 |  Faleris | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 9 |  Blazehowl | 5 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 0.83 |
| 10 |  Blazehowl Noct | 5 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 0.83 |
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 Kindling pal in Palworld 1.0?
Renjishi is the top Kindling worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Kindling suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Kindling pal?
Arsox is the strongest Kindling worker you can catch early, spawning from level 14 on the main island, at Kindling suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Kindling?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Renjishi goes from level 8 to level 9 Kindling once fully condensed.