In the fantastical world of Palworld, your Pals aren't just companions – they're powerhouses packed with unique abilities. One of the most important aspects of customizing your Pals is selecting the right passive skills. These skills grant a wide range of bonuses and play a crucial role in shaping your journey through Palworld. Whether you're exploring with friends on a private Palworld server hosting or venturing alone, choosing the right passives is essential.

Understanding Passive Skills

Passive skills in Palworld automatically provide buffs or debuffs that can dramatically impact your Pal's effectiveness in combat, exploration, and even base work. Some boost attack power, while others increase movement speed or offer elemental resistance. It's essential to understand what each passive skill does to truly optimize your Pals.

Name	Effect	Tier
Blood of the Dragon	10% increase to Dragon attack damage.	C
Botanical Barrier	10% decrease to incoming Grass damage.	C
Earthquake Resistant	10% decrease to incoming Ground damage.	C
Zen Mind	10% increase to Neutral attack damage.	C
Dragonkiller	10% decrease to incoming Dragon damage.	C
Insulated Body	10% decrease to incoming Lightning damage.	C
Brave	+10% Attack, +10% Grass Damage	C
Burly Body	+20% Defense, +20% Attack Stat	A
Coward	-10% Attack, -10% Ice Defense	X
Heated Body	10% decrease to incoming Ice damage.	C
Pacifist	-20% Attack, -20% SAN Depletion	Z
Positive Thinker	+10% slower SAN drops.	C
Motivational Leader	25% increase to Player Work Speed.	A
Lucky	15% Work Speed, +15% Attack, +15% Fire Damage	A
Pyromaniac	10% increase to Fire attack damage.	C
Abnormal	10% decreased to incoming Neutral damage.	C
Cheery	10% decrease to incoming Dark damage.	C
Nimble	10% increase to Movement Speed.	C
Runner	20% increase to Movement Speed.	B
Slacker	-30% Work Speed, -30% SAN Depletion	Z
Unstable	+10% faster SAN drops.	X
Stronghold Strategist	10% increase to Player Defense.	A
Workaholic	15% slower SAN drops.	A
Swift	30% increase to movement speed.	A
Sadist	+15% Attack, -15% Defense	C
Glutton	10% faster Satiety drops.	X
Downtrodden	-10% Defense, -10% Player Buff	X
Vanguard	10% increase to Player Attack.	A
Capacitor	10% increase to Lightning attack damage.	C
Logging Foreman	25% increase to Player Logging Efficiency.	A
Aggressive	+10% Attack, -10% Defense	C
Waterproof	10% decrease to incoming Water damage.	C
Dainty Eater	10% slower Satiety drops.	C
Coldblooded	10% increase to Ice attack damage.	C
Artisan	+50% Work Speed, +50% SAN Depletion	A
Destructive	15% faster SAN drops.	Y
Musclehead	+30% Attack, -50% Work Speed	B
Hooligan	+15% Attack, -10% Work Speed	C
Diet Lover	15% less likely to decrease hunger.	A
Mine Foreman	25% increase to Player Mining Efficiency.	A
Serious	20% Work Speed, +20% Attack Stat	B
Ferocious	+20% Attack, +20% Defense	A
Masochist	+15% Defense, -15% Attack	C
Power of Gaia	10% increase to Earth attack damage.	C
Bottomless Stomach	15% faster Satiety drops.	Y
Suntan Lover	10% decrease to incoming Fire damage.	C
Conceited	+10% Work Speed, -10% Defense	C
Veil of Darkness	10% increase to Dark attack damage.	C
Hard Skin	+10% Defense, +10% Water Damage	C
Hydromaniac	10% increase to Water attack damage.	C
Work Slave	Work Speed +30%, Attack -30%	C
Legend	Attack +20%, Defense +20%, Movement Speed increases 15%	A
Divine Dragon	20% increase to Dragon attack damage.	A
Lord of Lightning	20% increase to Lightning attack damage.	A
Clumsy	Work Speed -10%	X
Brittle	Defense -20%	Z
Lord of the Underworld	20% increase to Dark attack damage.	A
Spirit Emperor	20% increase to Grass attack damage.	A
Celestial Emperor	20% increase to Normal attack damage.	A
Flame Emperor	20% increase to Fire attack damage.	A
Ice Emperor	20% increase to Ice attack damage.	A
Lord of the Sea	20% increase to Water attack damage.	A

The Best Passive Skills for Swift Exploration

Palworld boasts a vast and diverse world waiting to be explored. These passive skills ensure you and your Pals move swiftly and efficiently:

• Swift (Best Overall): Increases movement speed by 30%, a must-have for any travel-focused Pal.
• Runner: Provides a solid 20% movement speed increase.
• Nimble: Offers a more modest 10% movement speed boost.
• Legend: Provides a balanced increase to various stats, including a 15% boost to movement speed.

Top Combat Passives for Power and Protection

Combat is inevitable in the wild world of Palworld. Equip your Pals with these combat-enhancing passive skills:

• Musclehead (Offensive Powerhouse): Boosts attack by 30% but reduces workspeed by 50% — use this on Pals designed solely for battle.
• Legend (All-Around Might): Provides a substantial boost to attack (20%), defense (20%), and movement speed (15%).
• Ferocious, Lucky, Hooligan, Sadist, Brave, Aggressive: Offer varying, but smaller, attack boosts sometimes paired with trade-offs. Carefully consider the pros and cons based on your playstyle.
• Burly Body (Defensive Tank): Offers a straightforward 20% boost to defense.
• Hard Skin, Masochist: Provide smaller defense boosts, the latter at the cost of decreased attack.
• [Element] Emperor/Lord: Offer a significant boost to specific elemental damage types like Frost, Fire, Water, etc. (e.g., Flame Emperor grants +20% to Fire Damage).

Passive Skills for a Smooth Workflow

Don't neglect the passive skills that impact your Pal's work ethic around your base! These skills will be covered in a separate guide; keep an eye out for it.

Choosing the Right Skills for Your Playstyle

In Palworld, the best passive skills are the ones that align with how you play. A few things to consider when choosing:

• Pal's Purpose: Is this Pal for combat, travel, or work? Prioritize skills accordingly.
• Role in Your Team: Does your Pal fill a tanky role, offer heavy damage, or provide utility? Skills should complement that role.
• Skill Trade-offs: Be aware of any debuffs that come with a powerful passive. You may need to balance them with other skills.