Best Watering 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 Watering 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 Watering pals ranked
| # | Pal | Level | Max rank | Craft speed | Food | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shaolong | 8 | 9 | 100 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 2 |  Jormuntide | 7 | 8 | 100 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 3 |  Neptilius | 7 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 0.78 |
| 4 |  Suzaku Aqua | 6 | 7 | 100 | 7 | 0.86 |
| 5 |  Faleris Aqua | 6 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 0.67 |
| 6 |  Broncherry Aqua | 5 | 6 | 100 | 6 | 0.83 |
| 7 |  Ghangler | 5 | 6 | 100 | 7 | 0.71 |
| 8 |  Ghangler Ignis | 5 | 6 | 100 | 7 | 0.71 |
| 9 |  Whalaska | 5 | 6 | 100 | 8 | 0.63 |
| 10 |  Ophydia | 5 | 6 | 100 | 9 | 0.56 |
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 Watering pal in Palworld 1.0?
Shaolong is the top Watering worker in Palworld 1.0, with a base Watering suitability of level 8.
What is the best early-game Watering pal?
Surfent is the strongest Watering worker you can catch early, spawning from level 12 on the main island, at Watering suitability level 3.
Does condensing improve Watering?
Yes. Condensing a pal to a higher rank adds +1 to its work suitability, so Shaolong goes from level 8 to level 9 Watering once fully condensed.