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Mastering Palworld requires a deep understanding of the type table. All Pals in Palworld have an elemental affinity, and each element has elements that it counteracts and is opposed by.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the game type chart and the strengths and weaknesses of all of Palworld’s elements that will help you defeat any opponent you encounter in the Palpagos Islands.
How do types and elements work in Palworld?
If you know Pokemon at all, you’ll have no trouble interpreting Palworld’s type chart. The Palworld type table itself is basically a replica of the Pokemon type table. Most of it is also logical.
There are a total of nine items to fuel the rock-paper-scissors nature of Pal-on-Pal combat. If an element is strong against another, it will deal additional damage to buddies of that element type. But if an element is weak relative to another element, it will deal less damage to Pales of that element type.
Some Buddies in Palworld embody multiple elements, which increases the number of Buddies they oppose, but also the number of elements they are susceptible to.
It is important to note that just because Pal has a certain elemental affinity does not mean that all of his Active Skills have the same element. Your buddy can naturally tame a variety of items, and with the help of Skill Fruits you can teach your friends Active Skills to various items.
Palworld type chart
Here are all the elemental types in Palworld, along with their strengths and weaknesses:
| Element | Strong against | Weak against |
| Fire | Grass and ice | Water |
| Grass | Ground | Fire |
| Ground | Electric | Grass |
| Electric | Water | Ground |
| Water | Fire | Electric |
| ice | dragon | Fire |
| dragon | Dark | ice |
| Dark | Neutral | dragon |
| Neutral | Not applicable | Dark |
What is the best type in Palworld?
A quick look at the type table shows this Fire-type buddy and fire-based active skills are some of the best for fighting in Palworld. Fire is strong against both Grass and Ice, but weak only against Water. No other element is strong against multiple elements.
Conversely, fighting Neutral Buddies and Neutral Active Skills has no benefit, but Neutral Buddies are still weak to Darkness. Every other element is strong and resistant to at least one type of element, the so-called It’s worth avoiding neutral buddies (sorry, Melpako).
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Our best advice is to use a balanced team of different types when exploring, this will give you cover from most enemies. Then, when you’re up against a powerful boss, be sure to use the type chart above to take advantage of its specific weaknesses.
Unfortunately, Palworld doesn’t yet have a PvP mode, but you can create or join a guild and play with your friends in co-op or multiplayer! We’ve also listed the best starters to help you get through the early game.
