Tier List
Best Mining Pals Tier List
Last updated: May 2024 · 8 min read · Updated for v0.4 Sakurajima
Mining is the backbone of mid and late-game progression in Palworld. Iron, Coal, Quartz, and Sulfur are all needed in huge quantities — and the right Mining Pals can automate the whole process. This tier list ranks every Mining-suitability Pal from best to worst.
💡 Mining Level MattersMining Lv3 Pals mine roughly 3x faster than Lv1 Pals. Always prioritize upgrading to higher Mining level Pals as you progress — the difference in output per hour is enormous.
S Tier — Best in Slot
Digtoise
Ground Type · Mid Game
The undisputed best miner in Palworld. Digtoise spins like a living drill and chews through ore nodes faster than any other Pal. Two Digtoise at a Stone Pit will keep up with even the most resource-hungry base.
Mining Lv3Transporting Lv1
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Anubis
Ground Type · Late Game
While Anubis is primarily known for Handiwork Lv4, its Mining Lv3 makes it a dual-purpose powerhouse. One Anubis can handle both crafting and mining — the best all-rounder in the game.
Mining Lv3Handiwork Lv4Transporting Lv2
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A Tier — Strong, Worth Having
Astegon
Dragon / Dark Type · Late Game
One of the strongest late-game Pals with Mining Lv4 — the highest mining level available. Hard to obtain but absolutely worth it for an end-game ore operation.
Mining Lv4
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Blazehowl Noct
Fire / Dark Type · Mid-Late Game
A solid Mining Lv3 option that also doubles as a strong combat Pal. Easier to breed than Anubis while still offering great mining output.
Mining Lv3
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B Tier — Decent Early Options
Dumud
Ground Type · Early-Mid Game
Good mid-game mining Pal with Mining Lv2. Easy to catch in the desert area and works fine until you can get Digtoise.
Mining Lv2Transporting Lv1
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Tombat
Dark Type · Early-Mid Game
Mining Lv2 with decent stats. A reasonable stepping stone before better miners are available.
Mining Lv2
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Best Passive Skills for Miners
- Artisan — Work speed +50%. The best passive for any base worker including miners.
- Work Slave — Work speed +30%. Second best option.
- Mining Foreman — Mining Pals in base work +25% faster. Stack this on a non-mining Pal to buff your whole crew.
- Serious — Work speed +20%. Good filler passive if you can't get the above.