Best Mining 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 Mining 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 Mining pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Aegidron | 8 | 9 | 100 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 2 |  Astegon | 7 | 8 | 100 | 7 | 1.00 |
| 3 |  Blazamut | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 4 |  Blazamut Ryu | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 5 |  Knocklem | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 6 |  Knocklem Ignis | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 7 |  Menasting Terra | 6 | 7 | 100 | 6 | 1.00 |
| 8 |  Anubis | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 9 |  Dualith | 6 | 7 | 100 | 8 | 0.75 |
| 10 |  Dualith Noct | 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 Mining pal in Palworld 1.0?
Aegidron is the top Mining worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Mining suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Mining pal?
Tombat is the strongest Mining worker you can catch early, spawning from level 12 on the main island, at Mining suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Mining?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Aegidron goes from level 8 to level 9 Mining once fully condensed.