Base work in Palworld 1.0 runs on Work Suitability, the stat that decides which of the 12 jobs a Pal can handle and how fast it does them. The ceiling now reaches Level 10, and a single high-level worker can out-produce several low-level ones at the same station. Picking the right Pal for each job is the fastest way to keep smelters, farms, and workbenches running while you are away.
Quick answer: Assign the highest base Work Suitability Pal you own to each station. The current top picks are Renjishi (Kindling), Shaolong (Watering), Dandilord (Planting), Orserk (Electricity), Solenne (Handiwork), Jetragon (Gathering), Celesdir Noct (Lumbering), Aegidron (Mining), Silvance (Medicine Production), Bastigor (Cooling), Knocklem Ignis (Transporting), and any ranch Pal for Farming.
Best Pal for each of the 12 work types
The table lists the strongest base worker for every job by base Work Suitability level, with a reliable second option you may reach sooner. Levels shown are base values before any passives or condenser upgrades.
| Work type | Top pick (level) | Strong alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Kindling | Renjishi (8) | Jormuntide Ignis (7) |
| Watering | Shaolong (8) | Neptilius (7), Jormuntide (7) |
| Planting | Dandilord (8) | Ophydia (7) |
| Electricity | Orserk (8) | Dynamoff (6) |
| Handiwork | Solenne (8) | Selyne (7) |
| Gathering | Jetragon (8) | Frostallion Noct (7), Hartalis (7) |
| Lumbering | Celesdir Noct (8) | Hartalis (7), Celesdir (7) |
| Mining | Aegidron (8) | Astegon (7), Blazamut Ryu (7) |
| Medicine Production | Silvance (8) | Bellanoir Libero (7) |
| Cooling | Bastigor (8) | Frostallion (7) |
| Transporting | Knocklem Ignis (7) | Eidrolon (6) |
| Farming | Sibelyx Primo (4) | Dumud Gild (4) |
Job-by-job notes
Kindling powers cooking pots and smelters that turn ore into ingots. Renjishi tops the list. For a night-shift worker, Majex keeps the fires going and also helps with Handiwork and Medicine Production, while Bushi is a solid early catch.
Watering feeds crops and cooling tasks. Shaolong holds the highest base level, and Jormuntide remains a dependable pick. Jellroy works well in the mid game because it doubles up on Medicine Production, and Ghangler Ignis is a strong late-game option.
Planting handles seeds for crops and trees. Dandilord is exceptionally strong here and also chips in on Handiwork, Medicine Production, and Gathering. Ophydia and Lyleen are good backups.
Electricity keeps powered stations from shutting down. Orserk is the pick because it can naturally reach Level 10, and Dynamoff is a strong generator. For overnight uptime, add an electric Pal such as Dazzi Noct or Solmora Lux.
Handiwork covers most workbench crafting. Solenne leads at Level 8 and is worth catching purely for this job, with Selyne close behind at Level 7.
Gathering collects items and harvests grown crops. Jetragon is highly effective, and Frostallion Noct, Hartalis, and Starryon Primo all sit at Level 7 as alternatives.
Lumbering cuts trees for wood. Celesdir Noct is the specialist, though it does little else. Celesdir handles a bit of Gathering too, and Bushi Noct spreads across several jobs.
Mining breaks ore for smelting. Aegidron is the all-time best miner at Level 8, but it is a rare catch found around Level 79 in the World Tree region. Astegon, Blazamut Ryu, Knocklem Ignis, and Anubis are strong endgame miners, and Sekhmet pairs well alongside Anubis. Early on, Dumud, Lovander, Lapiron, and Elgrove each carry Level 2 Mining and are easy to find.
Medicine Production makes healing items. Silvance is the only Pal that reaches Level 10 naturally in this job, with Bellanoir Libero and Lyleen Noct as reliable backups.
Cooling preserves items that would otherwise spoil. Frostallion is the most reliable because it prioritizes cooling over other tasks. Bastigor has the higher base level but tends to pick Lumbering or Mining first, so keep that in mind when placing it.
Transporting moves finished items to storage. Eidrolon can reach Level 10 naturally and is the cleanest specialist. Knocklem Ignis and Mimog are also excellent haulers, and Eye of Cthulu is used more for its high movement speed than its Transporting level.
Farming uses ranch Pals for resources rather than raw speed. There is no single best pick because each Pal produces a different item. Mozzarina makes milk, Woolipop makes cotton candy, Mau drops gold, Chikipi lays eggs, Beegarde produces honey, and Sibelyx yields high quality cloth. Pick the ranch Pal that matches the resource you need.
Reaching Level 10 with Handbooks and condensers
A high base level is only the starting point. Pal Condensation raises a worker’s suitability, letting many of these Pals hit Level 10 in their listed job. On top of that, Handbooks can push any Pal to Level 10 in a Work Suitability, so you are not locked out of a job just because your best candidate has a lower base level.
Note: Level 10 is now the maximum, up from the old cap. Rankings here use base game levels, and any upgrades stack on top of them.
Passives that speed up base work
Work Speed and passive skills multiply on top of Work Suitability. Breeding these passives onto your workers is the biggest single boost you can add to base output.
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| Artisan | Work Speed +50% |
| Work Slave | Work Speed +30%, Attack -30% |
| Serious | Work Speed +20% |
| Lucky | Work Speed +15%, Attack +15% (Lucky Pals only) |
| Conceited | Work Speed +10%, Defense -10% |
Passives are assigned randomly when you catch a Pal, but they can be bred into offspring. Stack Artisan onto your top workers first, since it gives the largest jump. A job-specific structure like the Pickaxe and Helmet, unlocked at Technology Level 30, also raises the Mining efficiency of every Pal working nearby.
Early-game workers to catch first
You will not have Level 8 specialists at the start, so lean on Pals that cover several jobs at once. Cattiva, Lamball, Pengullet, Penking, Wumpo, Quivern, and Beegarde all spread across multiple Work Suitabilities and keep a small base productive until you can breed or catch the top-tier workers listed above.
Once your roster grows, swap generalists out for specialists one job at a time. A base staffed with high-level, single-purpose Pals carrying Artisan will clear crafting queues far faster than a crowd of low-level all-rounders.
