Top 10 Dragon Pals in Palworld 1.0 You Should Capture First

Dragon-type Pals have always been among the most sought-after companions in Palworld, but the 1.0 update has significantly expanded their roster. New Dragon Pals introduced with the World Tree update feature unique Partner Skills, stronger party synergies, and powerful passive effects that make them valuable well beyond their base stats. While classic favorites like Jetragon remain excellent, several newcomers have completely reshaped the Dragon meta.

Rank	Dragon Pal	Best Role
#1	Eidrolon / Eidrolon Ignis	Overall best Dragon Pal
#2	Orserk	Party-wide Dragon support
#3	Shaolong	Offensive Dragon DPS
#4	Jetragon	Fastest flying mount
#5	Blazamut Ryu	Elemental damage support
#6	Jormuntide / Jormuntide Ignis	Balanced combat
#7	Xenogard	Energy weapon builds
#8	Silvegis	Defensive tank
#9	Xenolord	Exploration mount
#10	Astagon	Mining and combat

How Eidrolon became the best Dragon Pal

Eidrolon and Eidrolon Ignis sit comfortably at the top thanks to their complete package. They combine excellent combat performance, high stamina, powerful mobility, and some of the strongest team-support abilities available among Dragon Pals.

Rather than focusing solely on personal damage, Eidrolon improves the performance of an entire party, making it useful during boss encounters, exploration, and extended endgame battles. Because of this flexibility, it performs exceptionally well regardless of whether you’re running a Dragon-focused team or mixing multiple elements.

Why Orserk is the strongest support Dragon

Coming in second is Orserk, whose signature Ferocious Thunder Dragon Partner Skill provides an enormous 150% Attack and Defense boost to accompanying Pals.

This makes Orserk less about dealing the highest personal damage and more about enabling the rest of your team. Players building coordinated endgame parties can dramatically increase their overall damage output simply by including Orserk.

Shaolong delivers unmatched offensive potential

If raw offensive power is your goal, Shaolong is one of the most dangerous Dragon Pals available.

Its naturally high Attack stat is already impressive, but its Partner Skill scales even further when paired with additional Dragon teammates. A dedicated Dragon party allows Shaolong to reach some of the highest damage numbers currently possible for Dragon-type Pals.

Jetragon still dominates aerial exploration

Despite numerous additions in version 1.0, Jetragon remains one of the fastest flying mounts in the entire game.

Its incredible movement speed allows players to explore the massive World Tree expansion efficiently while also serving as a capable combat Pal. The only drawback is availability, as Jetragon remains an endgame acquisition requiring significant preparation.

Blazamut Ryu rewards elemental strategy

Unlike Dragons focused purely on raw stats, Blazamut Ryu excels through team synergy.

Its Partner Skill increases damage against enemies suffering from elemental weaknesses by roughly 40%, making it extremely valuable in coordinated parties where elemental status effects are constantly applied.

Instead of replacing your main damage dealer, Blazamut Ryu amplifies everyone else’s performance.

Jormuntide remains one of the safest all-around choices

Both Jormuntide and Jormuntide Ignis continue to be reliable Dragon options.

The standard version works especially well in water-based compositions that inflict Soak, while the Ignis variant fits naturally into Burn-focused teams. Their balanced stat distribution makes them excellent choices for players wanting one Dragon capable of handling nearly every situation.

Xenogard shines with advanced weapon builds

Xenogard is particularly valuable for players relying heavily on energy weapons.

Its Partner Skill boosts energy-based attacks, allowing ranged weapon builds to deal noticeably more damage during difficult encounters. While it may not appeal to every playstyle, it becomes exceptionally strong when paired with advanced firearms and energy equipment.

Silvegis specializes in survival

Not every Dragon needs to maximize damage.

Silvegis focuses on survivability by deploying a defensive shield that absorbs incoming damage. This makes it one of the safest choices during difficult boss encounters where surviving powerful attacks matters more than maximizing DPS.

Players learning new fights or tackling harder content often benefit greatly from Silvegis’ defensive toolkit.

Xenolord combines mobility with cosmic attacks

Xenolord earns its position largely because of its excellent mount capabilities.

It offers superior stamina compared to many other flying Dragons while also possessing unique cosmic attacks that remain effective during combat. Players who spend long periods exploring the expanded map will appreciate its efficient traversal.

Astagon remains the mining king

Although it ranks tenth overall, Astagon still dominates one important area.

Its incredible damage against ore deposits makes it arguably the best Dragon Pal for resource farming. Players focused on building large bases or crafting high-end equipment will continue to find Astagon indispensable, even if newer Dragons outperform it in direct combat.

Which Dragon Pal should you prioritize?

If you can only invest in one Dragon Pal, Eidrolon offers the greatest value thanks to its balanced offense, mobility, and team utility.

Players focused on exploration should still prioritize Jetragon, while those building specialized Dragon parties will get exceptional value from Orserk and Shaolong. Resource-focused players, meanwhile, should never overlook Astagon, whose mining efficiency remains unmatched.

As Palworld 1.0 continues evolving, Dragon Pals remain among the strongest companions available, and these ten currently represent the best options for nearly every endgame activity.