Best Water Pals in Palworld
Every Water Pal ranked by base attack, from 48 in the current data.
Quick answer
The hardest-hitting Water Pal is Neptilius with 145 attack. The tankiest is Panthalus with 200 defense. There are 48 Water Pals in total.
Top 15 Water Pals by attack
| Pal | Attack | Defense | HP | Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptilius | 145 | 125 | 105 | Water |
| Shaolong | 135 | 120 | 140 | Dragon / Water |
| Ghangler Ignis | 130 | 105 | 90 | Fire / Water |
| Ghangler | 125 | 105 | 90 | Dark / Water |
| Jormuntide | 120 | 100 | 130 | Dragon / Water |
| Panthalus | 120 | 200 | 180 | Water |
| Ophydia | 115 | 120 | 130 | Grass / Water |
| Whalaska | 115 | 110 | 105 | Ice / Water |
| Croajiro Noct | 110 | 90 | 85 | Water / Dark |
| Faleris Aqua | 110 | 110 | 100 | Water |
| Polapup | 105 | 105 | 95 | Ice / Water |
| Skutlass Ignis | 105 | 80 | 70 | Water / Fire |
| Suzaku Aqua | 105 | 105 | 125 | Water |
| Azurobe | 100 | 100 | 110 | Water / Dragon |
| Croajiro | 100 | 85 | 80 | Water |
Tank versus damage
Attack is only half the story. A Water Pal with high defense and HP survives longer in tower fights, while a pure attacker clears open-world camps faster. For raids and tower bosses, mix one high-defense Water Pal into the party so the AI absorbs hits while your damage dealers work. Element matchups matter too — Water is strong against the elements it counters and weak against its own counters, so check the target before you commit a team.
Frequently asked questions
What is the strongest Water Pal?
Neptilius has the highest base attack among Water Pals at 145.
How many Water Pals are there?
48 Pals in the current data have the Water element.
Which Water Pal has the most defense?
Panthalus leads with 200 base defense.
Is a monotype Water team viable?
Yes for most content, but a single element team gets punished by its counter. Bring one off-element Pal for tower fights.