Best Lumbering 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 Lumbering 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 Lumbering pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celesdir Noct | 8 | 9 | 100 | 8 | 1.00 |
| 2 |  Celesdir | 7 | 8 | 100 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 3 |  Hartalis | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 4 |  Cryolinx Terra | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 5 |  Silvegis | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 6 |  Bastigor | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 7 |  Necromus | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 8 |  Paladius | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 9 |  Bushi Noct | 5 | 6 | 100 | 5 | 1.00 |
| 10 |  Mammorest Cryst | 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 Lumbering pal in Palworld 1.0?
Celesdir Noct is the top Lumbering worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Lumbering suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Lumbering pal?
Elphidran is the strongest Lumbering worker you can catch early, spawning from level 20 on the main island, at Lumbering suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Lumbering?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Celesdir Noct goes from level 8 to level 9 Lumbering once fully condensed.