The fastest mounts in Palworld ranked
Here are our picks for the fastest mounts in Palworld
Want to know which are the fastest mounts in Palworld? Traversal in Palworld is much easier once you bag yourself a speedy mount. In the game, there are ground, swimming and flying mounts that can expedite exploration across the map and make locating Pals much easier.
Each mount has a unique Partner Skill according to their element that can also help with combat, should you find yourself tackling enemies on the go. Below, we've separated all mounts by their type and put them in a tier list according to their speed. With this, you should be able to prioritise the fastest mounts in Palworld.
In this guide:
- Fastest Palworld ground mounts
- Fastest Palworld swimming mounts
- Fastest Palworld flying mounts
- Best Passive Skills for mounts
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Fastest Palworld ground mounts
There are a total of 41 ground mounts in Palworld, each with different Partner Skill bonuses. Below is a tier list based on mount speed. Here, the S-tier mounts are the fastest you can get in Palworld.
| Tier | Pal |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Direhowl, Fenglope, Necromus, Paladius, Pyrin, Pyrin Noct, Rayhound, Univolt |
| A Tier | Arsox, Blazamut, Blazehowl, Blazehowl Noct, Eikthyrdeer, Eikthyrdeer Terra, Kitsun |
| B Tier | Chillet, Grintale, Maraith, Melpaca, Relaxaurus, Relaxaurus Lux |
| C Tier | Dinossum, Dinossum Lux, Ice Kingpaca, Jormuntide Ignis, Kingpaca, Mossanda, Mossanda Lux, Reindrix, Rushoar, Surfent Terra |
| D Tier | Broncherry, Broncherry Aqua, Grizzbolt, Mammorest, Mammorest Cryst, Reptyro, Reptyro Cryst, Sweepa, Wumpo, Wumpo Botan |
If you're far into the game, then the Paladius and Necromus are worth capturing for both their speed and hypermobility. The Necromus is capable of a double jump skill and the Paladius is the only Pal in the game that can perform a triple jump (as of writing). Combined with their swift speeds, these Pals will make traversal across Palworld's map a walk in the park.
Out of the tier list, my favourite option for the early to mid-game is the Eikthyrdeer. You can build an Eikthyrdeer saddle at Technology Level 12, and not only do these purple elk sport a striking design, but they also gallop through the overworld with the greatest of ease. Antler Uppercut, a superb skill that makes you run even faster, is also great for demolishing enemy Pals in your line of sight. Once you unlock Technology Level 25, you should capitalise on the opportunity to build the Eikthyrdeer Terra saddle. The Eikthyrdeer Terra is a Ground element variant that's even faster than the regular Eikthydeer and can double jump, making your land traversals even swifter.
Surprisingly, the Direhowl is a great and speedy option for early-game beginners. The Pal is easy enough to take down (as long as you do not get caught in the middle of a pack) and the saddle to ride it is available at an obtainable level 9.
Fastest Palworld swimming mounts
As of writing, there are only 3 water mounts in Palworld to help you cross the vast oceans of the map successfully and help you in combat. Below is a tier list based on speed with the S-tier entry being the fastest in Palworld.
| Tier | Pal |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Azurobe |
| A Tier | Jormuntide |
| B Tier | Surfent |
The king of Palworld swimmers is the Azurobe. This water serpent is not only extremely fast but also boasts stellar abilities, including Dragon Cannons that'll wreck anything in your way. With both Dragon and Water attacks available, it will also apply water damage to player attacks when ridden. This means you can travel in safety knowing nothing will pose too much of a threat.
For Palworld's early to mid game, the Surfent is obtainable and has an unlockable saddle at Technology Level 10. It's a floppy bag of slowness on land, but can cut through the water like butter and make the process of island-hopping much more enjoyable.
Fastest Palworld flying mounts
There are a total of 17 flying mounts in Palworld as of writing. Below, we've organised these into a tier list based on flying speed to determine which are the fastest flying mounts in the game.
| Tier | Pal |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Jetragon |
| A Tier | Faleris, Frostallion, Frostallion Noct |
| B Tier | Beakon, Ragnahawk, Shadowbeak |
| C Tier | Helzephyr, Suzaku, Suzaku Aqua, Quivern |
| D Tier | Astegon, Elphidran, Elphidran Aqua, Nitewing, Vanwyrm, Vanwyrm Cryst |
Sky traversal opens up a whole new arena in Palworld, making the entire world of the Palpagos Islands your oyster. And these skies are dominated by Jetragon, a legendary pal who's undoubtedly the game's fastest flying mount, and possibly the fastest Palworld mount in general.
Defeating this beast is pure endgame content, and in order to ride Jetdragon properly, you technically won't be looking for a saddle on the Technology tree - you'll need Jetdragon's Missile Launcher, which unlocks at Technology Level 50. Get it for the chance to fire rockets from atop Jetdragon's back, making you the equivalent of an endboss.
Your first flying saddle unlocks at Technology Level 15 with Nitewing, which is the speediest option in Palworld's early hours. With their Tornado Attack and Wind Cutter abilities, Nitewings are also great at blasting away land-dwelling Pals, and will remain dependable and respectable steeds until your level reaches the mid-20s.
Once you hit Technology Level 21, you'll unlock a saddle for Vanwyrm, which beats Nitewing ever so slightly in the speed department and delivers a potent blend of Fire and Dark-based attacks to all contenders. Vanwyrm's my personal favourite, but if you're interested in increasing speed and power, go for the Helzephyr instead.
Best Passive Skills for mounts
In Palworld, Pals will be randomly assigned 'Passive Skills'. These give the Pals a passive buff or nerf and unlike Partner Skills, are not unique to the species of Pal.
Although these Passive Skills are allocated randomly, there are a few mount-specific ones you should keep an eye out for and prioritise if you have more than one species of Pal captured.
The best Passive Skills for mounts are as follows:
- Nimble: This grants the Pal a 10% increase in movement speed.
- Runner: This grants the Pal a 20% increase in movement speed.
- Swift: This grants the Pal a 30% increase in movement speed.
- Legend: This grants the Pal a 20% increase in both attack and defence and a 15% increase in movement speed.
If you're lucky enough to have a Pal with any of the above Passive Skills, it's worth noting that there is a chance for them to pass these on to their offspring. As such, check out our Palworld breeding guide for optimal breeding combinations and secure yourself powerful Pals in the meantime.
That finishes our rundown of the fastest Palworld mounts. If you'd like a more comprehensive list of Palpagos Islands residents, see our guide to the best Pals in Palworld ranked. If you're just getting your feet wet in Palworld, we also have a guide to the best starter Pals and a list of tips and tricks to get you started on your monster-catching survival adventure.