Which legendary Pal is the best in Palworld 1.0?

Jetragon is the best legendary Pal overall. It has the fastest sprint speed in the game (3300), the Aerial Missile partner skill that fires homing missiles while mounted, and the Divine Dragon passive that stacks with Legend for a significant combined Dragon damage boost. It's the only S-tier legendary and the first one you should prioritize catching.

What makes Jetragon S-tier above all other legendaries?

Three factors: speed, combat utility, and type coverage. Jetragon's 3300 sprint speed is unmatched — no other Pal comes close for map traversal. Its Aerial Missile partner skill lets you rain homing missiles from the air, melting bosses and wild Alphas. As a Dragon-type, it counters Dark legendaries (Frostallion Noct and Necromus) for 2x damage. The lower HP (110) and Defense (110) don't matter when nothing can catch you.

Is Frostallion better than Frostallion Noct?

They're very close — both are A-tier. Frostallion has better type coverage: Ice counters Dragon (including Jetragon) and is only weak to Fire, while Dark is weak to Dragon. Frostallion Noct wins on raw stats (415 total vs 400) and has the unique Lucky breeding interaction. For general use, Frostallion's Ice typing is more valuable. For breeding optimization, Frostallion Noct has the edge.

Why is Necromus ranked below Frostallion Noct?

They share the same Dark type and Lord of the Underworld passive, but Frostallion Noct has higher HP (140 vs 130), higher Defense (135 vs 120), and the unique ability to inherit Lucky through breeding. Necromus ties for highest Attack (145), but Frostallion Noct's superior bulk and breeding utility make it the better Dark legendary overall.

Which legendary Pal should I catch first?

Jetragon. It requires the highest level to catch (70), but its speed alone transforms how you play. Once you have Jetragon as a mount, farming the other 5 legendaries becomes dramatically faster. If Jetragon is too high-level, start with Frostallion (level 60) — Fire-type counters like Faleris make it the easiest legendary fight, and Frostallion then hard-counters Jetragon.

Do all legendary Pals have the same breeding rules?

No. Five of six legendaries follow the same-species rule (e.g. Jetragon + Jetragon = Jetragon). Frostallion Noct is the exception — it requires Frostallion + Helzephyr to breed. This unique combo means Frostallion Noct is the only legendary that can inherit the Lucky passive naturally from a Helzephyr parent. All legendary eggs take approximately 2 hours to hatch on normal settings.

Best Legendary Pals in Palworld 1.0 — Ranked

All 6 legendary Pals ranked by combat power, speed, utility, and real game impact. Data-backed rankings using in-game stats — not opinions.

Updated for 1.0 6 Legendary Pals Data-Backed

TL;DR — The Verdict

Jetragon is S-tier. It's not close. The fastest mount in the game (3300 sprint speed), the only flying Dragon legendary, and Aerial Missile makes every fight trivial. Frostallion and Frostallion Noct round out A-tier with excellent stat totals and type coverage. Necromus, Paladius, and Neptilius are B-tier — each has a specific niche but comes with real trade-offs that keep them out of the top ranks. Full Jetragon guide →

Tier Rankings

S-TIER The undisputed best. Catch this first.

Jetragon

Dragon Lv. 70

Aerial Missile — Rapid-fire missile launcher while mounted

Divine Dragon: +20% Dragon damage (per wiki.gg; 1.0 buff confirmed, exact value unlisted) — stacks with Legend

Fastest mount in the game (3300 sprint speed). Aerial Missile partner skill shreds everything. Divine Dragon + Legend stack for a significant combined Dragon damage boost (exact 1.0 values unconfirmed). Level 70 Alpha — the apex legendary. No other Pal competes for raw speed-to-power ratio.

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A-TIER Excellent Pals. Meta-relevant with strong type coverage.

Frostallion

Ice Lv. 60

Top-tier stats across the board (400 total). Ice Emperor passive delivers a major Ice damage boost with Legend (exact 1.0 values unconfirmed). Ice Steed gives double jump and converts attacks to Ice — counters Jetragon hard. Best Ice-type in the game by a long shot.

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Frostallion Noct

Dark Lv. 65

Highest total stats of any legendary (415). Lord of the Underworld passive gives a significant Dark damage boost (exact 1.0 value unconfirmed). Only legendary that can inherit Lucky through breeding (Frostallion + Helzephyr). Black Steed converts attacks to Dark element.

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B-TIER Specialized Pals. Good at one thing, but outclassed in general use.

Necromus

Dark Lv. 60

Tied for highest Attack (145) with Neptilius. Lord of the Underworld passive boosts Dark damage. Dark Knight of the Abyss gives double jump. But it's overshadowed by Frostallion Noct — same element, lower stats, no unique breeding edge.

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Paladius

Neutral Lv. 60

Highest Defense in the game (145). Celestial Emperor passive boosts Neutral damage. Triple jump mount (Holy Knight of the Firmament) is unique. But 120 Attack is the lowest among legendaries, and Neutral has no offensive type advantages (and is weak to Dark).

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Neptilius

Water Lv. 60

Glass cannon: 145 Attack but only 105 HP. Lunker passive is the strongest hybrid passive (+20% Water, +20% Ice, +20% Defense). Water mount with leap. Fragile and situational — dies fast if caught out.

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Stat Comparison Table

Side-by-side stats for all 6 legendary Pals. Sorted by tier ranking. Use this to compare before you choose which to catch.

Rank	Pal	Tier	Type	Level	HP	ATK	DEF	Total	Speed	Combat	Utility
1	Jetragon	S	Dragon	70	110	140	110	360	10/10	9/10	10/10
2	Frostallion	A	Ice	60	140	140	120	400	8/10	9/10	8/10
3	Frostallion Noct	A	Dark	65	140	140	135	415	8/10	8/10	7/10
4	Necromus	B	Dark	60	130	145	120	395	7/10	8/10	6/10
5	Paladius	B	Neutral	60	130	120	145	395	6/10	6/10	6/10
6	Neptilius	B	Water	60	105	145	125	375	6/10	7/10	5/10

Stats from Palworld 1.0 base values. Speed, Combat, and Utility scores are on a 1-10 scale relative to the 6 legendary Pals only.

Individual Verdicts

Jetragon

S-TIER Dragon

Aerial Missile | Divine Dragon | Breed Power: 90

Jetragon is the undisputed king of Palworld legendaries. It's the fastest mount by a wide margin, the only flying Dragon legendary, and its Aerial Missile partner skill turns every aerial encounter into a turkey shoot. If you catch only one legendary, make it Jetragon. Its 3300 sprint speed means you cross the map in seconds, and the missile launcher makes short work of tower bosses and wild Alphas alike. The lower HP and Defense are irrelevant when nothing can catch you.

Best for: Speed travel, aerial combat, boss farming

Jetragon Full Guide →

Frostallion

A-TIER Ice

Ice Steed | Ice Emperor | Breed Power: 120

Frostallion is the most well-rounded legendary. 140 HP, 140 Attack, 120 Defense — no weak spots. Its Ice typing gives it a decisive edge against Dragon Pals (including Jetragon), and Ice Steed's double jump makes it a top-tier exploration mount. The guaranteed Ice Emperor + Legend combo means it hits like a truck with Blizzard Spike and Crystal Wing right out of the catch. It's not as fast as Jetragon, but it counters Jetragon. That alone keeps it in A-tier.

Best for: Ice-type DPS, Dragon counter, cold biome exploration

Frostallion Full Guide →

Frostallion Noct

A-TIER Dark

Black Steed | Lord of the Underworld | Breed Power: 100

Frostallion Noct edges out its Ice counterpart on raw stats — 135 Defense is the second-highest among all legendaries, behind only Paladius. The unique breeding mechanic (Frostallion + Helzephyr) is a double-edged sword: you can't breed two FN's together, but you CAN inherit Lucky from the Helzephyr parent, something no other legendary can do. Black Steed's Dark conversion gives it strong neutral coverage, and it shreds Neutral-type Pals like Paladius. The only reason it's not S-tier: Dark doesn't counter the meta's top threats the way Ice and Dragon do.

Best for: Dark-type DPS, Neutral-type counter, Lucky passive breeding

Frostallion Noct Full Guide →

Necromus

B-TIER Dark

Dark Knight of the Abyss | Lord of the Underworld | Breed Power: 70

Necromus hits hard — 145 base Attack with Lord of the Underworld makes it one of the hardest-hitting Dark-types. Dark Knight of the Abyss provides a solid double-jump mount. The problem is Frostallion Noct exists. FN does everything Necromus does but better: same element, same passive, higher HP (+10), higher Defense (+15), and the unique Lucky breeding trick. Necromus has the lowest breed power (70) among legendaries, which is only relevant for breeding calculations — not combat. Solid Pal, just outclassed within its own element.

Best for: Dark-type DPS, dual boss farming (with Paladius)

Necromus Full Guide →

Paladius

B-TIER Neutral

Holy Knight of the Firmament | Celestial Emperor | Breed Power: 80

Paladius is a wall. 145 Defense with Legend's 20% Defense boost makes it the tankiest legendary by far — it soaks damage that would one-shot other Pals. Holy Knight of the Firmament gives a triple jump, which is genuinely useful for reaching high terrain. The problems: 120 Attack is the lowest among all legendaries, Neutral never hits for super-effective damage, and as a Neutral-type it takes 2× from Dark attacks. Celestial Emperor + Legend gives a significant combined Neutral damage boost (exact 1.0 values unconfirmed), but that's still just neutral damage. Great if you want an unkillable tank. Not great if you want to kill things quickly.

Best for: Tanking, terrain traversal (triple jump), duo boss fights

Paladius Full Guide →

Neptilius

B-TIER Water

Sentinel of the Great Sea | Lunker | Breed Power: 90

Neptilius is the wildcard legendary. Lunker is unquestionably the best hybrid passive in the game — it buffs two elements AND Defense simultaneously, and it stacks with Legend for a 40% total Defense boost. That 145 Attack combined with Lunker means its Water and Ice moves hit brutally hard. The catch: 105 HP. Neptilius is the glassiest of all legendaries. It folds under focused fire, and its Water typing is matchup-dependent. Added in 0.6.0, it's the newest legendary and hasn't displaced any of the established meta Pals. Sentinel of the Great Sea's water leap is nice for ocean traversal, but how often are you fighting in water?

Best for: Water/Ice hybrid DPS, ocean traversal, crafting material farming

Neptilius Full Guide →