People look for Dark Pals in Palworld for one reason only – absolute dominancy in combat. This is because Dark Pals are mostly fighting beasts that aren’t used much for working around the camp.
Over 20 Dark Pals can be spotted around the Palpagos Island, each of them having a different set of stats and abilities. Now, depending on the playstyle of players, their preferences for the perfect Dark Pal would vary.
Therefore, finding the one Dark Pal viewed unanimously as the best can be quite a head-scratcher. If you’re wondering the same thing, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we have taken the best Dark-type Pals in Palworld and arranged them in a ranking, starting from the worst and moving towards the best.
10. Mau
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 70 | 60 | 70 |
Worsk Suitability: Farming Lv1
Mau is the least effective pal in terms of attack, health, and defense in our best Dark pals list. The only major highlight of this pal is its Gold Digger partner skill, which allows it to dig some gold when assigned to a base.
Mau’s work suitability and team support are not much to discuss about. If you want to get this cat-like pal for farming money, the only places to go are Dungeons in Palworld.
9. Vanwyrm Cryst
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 90 | 120 | 95 |
Work Suitability: Cooling Lv2, Transporting Lv3.
Vanwyrm Cryst is an Ice and Dark-type pal that can be obtained by breeding Vanwyrm with Foxcicle. This bird-like pal may not be as powerful as the likes of Shadowbeak and Blazehowl Noct, but it is still a worthy choice because of its partner skill. This skill allows you to use Vanwyrm Cryst as a flying companion and enhances the damage you deal to the enemy’s weak points.
This pal is also great at doing your camp work, providing services like cooling your items or transporting your resources from one place to the other.
8. Menasting
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 100 | 100 | 130 |
Work Suitability: Mining Lv3, Lumbering Lv2.
Menasting has one of the highest Defense stats among Dark-type pals, even rivaling with those of the top three in our list. Its Dark and Ground elements, along with the Steel Scorpion partner skill, take the defensive game to the next level.
So, if you are a player who likes to tease tough bosses by wasting their attacks and then repaying them with surprising counters, Menasting is your ultimate answer.
This pal also does above-average base work, whether you need it for getting wood or want its help to farm ore in Palworld.
7. Lyleen Noct
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 110 | 110 | 115 |
Work Suitability: Medicine Production Lv3, Gathering Lv2, Handiwork Lv3.
Lyleen Noct is another powerful fairy-like pal that you should consider having as early as possible. With a level 3 Medicine Production, it is by far one of the best healers in Palworld.
The pal also comes in handy while fighting the endgame bosses, where its superior Defense complements the support utility and helps you survive longer.
Lyleen Noct is found as a level 49 Alpha Boss inside the Iceberg Mineshaft, on the northwest side of the Palpagos map.
6. Helzephyr
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 100 | 125 | 100 |
Work Suitability: Transporting Lv3
Although a little behind in base work from Blazehowl Noct, Helzephyr goes neck-to-neck with the former pal when it comes to supporting your party from the fighting side. Aside from having high attack and defense stats, it has amazing Active Skills including Shadow Burst and Flare Storm.
On top of that, the Wings of Death partner skill lets you make it your flying mount, while also engulfing your attacks with Dark damage. All of this makes Helzephyr a worthy pal to be considered for your battle endeavors.
5. Blazehowl Noct
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 105 | 115 | 80 |
Work Suitability: Kindling Lv3, Lumbering Lv2.
Blazehowl Noct is a Fire and Dark hybrid, having the skills from both elements. The Active skills like Ignis Breath and Spirit Flame, coupled with its base attack stats, make it one of the best Dark pals for combat.
Having this pal on your team also causes Neutral Pals to drop more items when defeated, thanks to the amazing Darkflame Lion partner skill.
In terms of base utility, Blazehowl Noct also works well using its level 3 Kindling and level 2 Lumbering. This pal will easily carry your burden of smelting minerals and cutting down trees to get wood in the game.
4. Pyrin Noct
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 100 | 95 | 90 |
Work Suitability: Kindling Lv2, Lumbering Lv2.
If you are fond of exploring the Palpagos Island, Pyrin Noct has got you covered. It is the fastest mountable pal you can get in Palworld, which will also be helpful in situations when you have to move objects or a whole base from one place to another.
Aside from boosting your travel experience, Pyrin Noct also engulfs your normal attacks with Dark damage, increasing the overall battle prowess. You can find and catch it all over the Mount Obsidian area.
3. Shadowbeak
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 120 | 120 | 140 |
Work Suitability: Gathering Lv.1
Though the level 1 Gathering suitability doesn’t amount to much when working around the camp, Shadowbeak is on this list because of one major reason – extreme combat efficiency.
Shadowbeak specializes in dashing out tons of Dark damage. Not only does it have its arsenal of Dark attacks, but its partner skill also enhances the player’s Dark attacks while mounted, making it one of the best battle-oriented Dark pals in Palworld.
Lastly, the pal can also be used as a flying mount, which makes it a better mode of transport compared to Necromus.
2. Frostallion Noct
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 140 | 140 | 135 |
Work Suitability: Gathering Lv.4
Obtained from breeding Frostallion and Helzephyr, Frostallion Noct goes head-to-head with Necromus as the best Dark Pal in Palworld.
Even though this Pal doesn’t have the legendary HP boost that Necromus does, it still has way better overall base stats that make it equally as good. For many players, this bonus in base damage is preferred over the legendary HP boost, and hence make this Pal their top choice.
As far as offense goes, Frostallion Noct tilts a little bit more on the Dark side. Apart from dealing Dark damage on its own, it converts your own attacks to Dark type, making them extremely deadly.
This Pal also serves as a flying mount, which makes it a better traveling companion than Necromus and makes you more diverse in combat.
Lastly, Frostallion Noct is also very useful when it comes to collecting resources – given that it has a level 4 Gathering suitability, which is the highest in the game.
1. Necromus
| HP | Attack | Defense |
| 130 | 145 | 120 |
Work Suitability: Mining Lv.2, Lumbering Lv.2
Necromus is undoubtedly the best Dark Pal you can find in Palworld. This Legendary Pal has an extremely overpowered HP boost allowing it to take top place despite Frostallion Noct having the highest base stats.
Necromus is not only good for long-distance traveling given its mount capabilities and the double jump, but it also excels in combat. It has enough attacks in its arsenal to take down any pal in front of it, without the exception of bosses. It also has Dark, Ground, and Fire Active Skills as well, which gives it a huge advantage.
Hence, it makes sense that Necromus is among the few pals that can handle your endgame battles. Its work suitabilities, though, feel insufficient in the endgame, but the rest of its capabilities make this Pal a must-have in your party.
