For the carefree players hoping to jump into life inPalworldwithout a care in the world, there couldn’t be more danger packed in every corner of the game’s map. Playing with a day and night system, players can quickly find themselves caught in unfamiliar territories and facing terrifying Pals. Luckily, players can equip themselves with an arsenal of weapons and armor, andsome friendly Palsthat can either fight alongside their owner or help them flee from a near-death experience.
Unfortunately, not all Pals are cute and cuddly, as some come with horrifying backgrounds and a menacing look that will leave the bravest of players in a cold sweat. If it wasn’t enough to run into one that has the appearance of a natural-born killer, developer Pocket Pair does a phenomenal job of giving eachPalworldcreature its own Paldeck description. Most discoverable Pals have in-depth biographies that make sense of their biology, while others feel like they were put in just to be cruel to players. This list will cover 12 of the scariest Pals players will encounter during their playthrough and what makes them dangerous.
10Daedream
Sending Players To A Pleasant, Yet Eternal Dream
It puts those it is interested in to sleep and shows them an endless stream of happy dreams. Those who fall under its spell are never to wake until death takes them.
Cute and playful, Daedream comes off as a mischievous fairy-type Pal with a dark and mysterious attitude. Its purple mane and aura give off a vibrant personality, and itcan often be found roaming cavesin groups of three or more. Daedream are naturally easy to capture, as isolating one from the pack can be done with long-range weapons and some stealth positioning. For those brave enough to face them, the consequences of failure may prove to be deadly.
Daedream is known to pull those who interest them with the possibility of a deep sleep with happy dreams. Players who fall into the trap will enjoy an endless string of wonderful dreams that will keep them in that state for an indefinite period of time. According to Daedream’s Paldeck entry, those who fall under its alluring spell will never wake from their slumber, ultimately losing their life to the trick of a cunning Pal.
9Nox
Beware Its Beautiful But Deadly Hair
If you find Nox hair in your bedding, you should leave it where it lays and leave immediately. Picking it up is a one-way ticket to a never-ending night.
AnotherDark-type Palmaking the list is Nox, an adorable Pal that will always bring a smile to the face of its owner. It is especially helpful in the early game ofPalworld, as Nox combines its dark energy with its owner’s attacks, creating a devastating power that can wipe away the strongest of enemies. Despite its small stature and captivating smile, players won’t want to encounter a single strand of hair from this Pal, otherwise, it may be time to hit the trails.
If the Paldeck entry of Nox is truthful and not meant to scare young children from staying up too late, coming across the hair of this Pal will have harmful consequences. Nox’s hair is eerily found in the beds of unsuspecting victims, and picking just one up will send anyone into peril. It’s recommended that if a hair of Nox shows up in the bedroom, it’s time to pack everything valuable and get as far away as possible before it’s too late.
8Killamari
Don’t Let This Pal Hover Overhead
It wraps itself around an enemy’s head, sucking out their insides. Pal mummies are occasionally found, but these are in fact Killamari victims.
Killamari are usually found in caves and wander certain rooms in groups, and their casual floating from side to side is certain to enamor new Pal trainers. Their squid-like bodies and wide, purple eyes make thema desirable early-game Pal, and their Dark element pairs well with others of its kind. With a Level 2 Transporting work suitability and a Partner Skill that allows players to glide through the air, Killamari is one Pal players will be on the hunt for.
Unlike its unassuming appearance and useful traits,Killamari’s Paldeck entrygives some lore as to why the first four letters of its name are not just a mere gimmick. Killamari takes great pleasure in wrapping itself around its prey’s head before sinking its teeth into it and sucking the insides out as sustenance. It’s not specified whether Killamari have the same murderous intent for humans, but the sheer thought of using this Pal as a glider and holding it directly above their head may be a risk too great to consider the reward.
7Tocotoco
This Pal Will Blow Up A Good Day
A frightening Pal that produces exploding eggs. It often fires these eggs from its rear end as a weapon, but when spent the Pal itself explodes.
Tocotoco feels like a parody Pal, with its blank expression and waddle, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. ThisNeutral-type bird Palcan be found in certain regions acrossPalworld, and is never found alone, and the more numbers they have in their pack, the more dangerous they are. Tocotoco is also one of many Pals that are responsible for raiding player bases, and witnessing a flock of these Pals will have players rushing to the front with their strongest Pals at hand.
Despite these Pals appearing like weak Pals that are unable to hold their own, Tocotoco has an explosive ability that can devastate the strongest players. Tocotoco is not only capable of producing exploding eggs, which it fires at humans and other Pals, but they can also explode when they run out of ammunition. Players are best served getting rid of these Pals as soon as possible, otherwise
6Hangyu
Torture Machines That Smile Back
Its strong arms can rip apart even iron. As a particularly cruel form of execution, serious criminals would be strung up in a public square, and a Hangyu would rip off the skin from their bones.
Hangyu may be small in appearance, but they are built to last and can withstand some of the strongest attacks thanks to their hardened body. Hangyu are not only powerful in strength, but they are just as helpful at the base, giving playersan excellent Ground-type Palearly on. Hangyu’s partner skill, Flying Trapeze, allows players to grab hold of their arms and glide through the air for long distances, but that isn’t all their limbs are good for.
This Pal’s arms are so devastatingly strong that they are capable of ripping the skin from the bones of humans. Known as a cruel form of punishment, criminals would be dragged out into public, held up with restraints, and watched asHangyu tears their fleshfrom their bodies. If that wasn’t terrifying enough, Hangyu Cryst, the Ice-type variation of Hangyu, was used for pulling the hair out of the heads of the most serious sinners.
5Nitewing
The Worst Parental Pal Of Palworld
It carries newborn Pals to its nest and raises them as a surrogate parent. Once the baby Pal is of eating age, it hunts them.
Players looking to soar the skies ofPalworldwon’t have to wait long, asNitewing is available fairly earlyinto the game and doesn’t take much skill to gain control of this Neutral-type Pal. Nitewing is quite powerful, requiring players to approach it once their level is adequate to withstand a few attacks and use a Pal Sphere with a higher catch rate. Once Nitewing is added to the team and its saddle is unlocked, players can take advantage of its flight ability to venture out into the open world.
In appearance, Nitewing doesn’t pose any real danger other than its arsenal of high-power attacks, but the true terrors of this Pal can be learned through its Paldeck entry. Known as predatory Pal, Nitewing are known to adopt newborn Pals and carry them to their nest in order to care for them and feed them. As beautiful as this may sound, Nitewing is only preparing its next meal, as once the adopted Pal is fattened up, Nitewing releases it into the world and chases it down as prey.
4Lunaris
The Uncontrollable Pal That Controls Others
It can control those who carelessly stare into its eyes. Those seen with a Lunaris are in its mind, simply under its control.
Thanks to its Partner Skill, Antigravity, and exceptional work suitability,Lunaris is one of the most sought-after Pals in all ofPalworld. Antigravity allows players to carry more items in their inventory without facing the penalty of being unable to move due to being over capacity. Lunaris is also perfect for handiwork, transporting, and gathering, which are all at level 3, making this Pal a handy worker at the base. However, the detail in its background has many wondering just who is calling the shots.
According to its Paldeck entry, just one gaze into the eyes of Lunaris will have the player under the control of its will. It is believed that any owner of a Lunaris is not truly its owner, but rather a victim of its control. Thankfully, players who capture this Pal shouldn’t fall into this trap, unless they engage in a staring contest with their partner. It’s best to keep Lunaris back at the base working hard to continue the flow of crafting materials.
3Maraith
Following The Player Means Impending Doom
It relishes the peculiar scent living things give off when they are near death. If a Maraith has taken a liking to you, it’s safe to assume that is why.
The first sight of a Maraith will leave any player trembling, as it is truly terrifying to witness thanks to its ghostly appearance and wicked nature. Maraith can be found floating around during the late hours of the night, and its haunting green eyes can be spotted from far away. Its Partner Skill, Messenger of Death, allows players to saddle up andride a Maraith around the map, but the name of its skill alone should leave many skeptical of its true intentions.
Should a player find themselves being followed by one or more of this particular Pal, their end may be coming near. Maraith is known to be attracted to the scent of a living specimen on the brink of death and will begin to attach itself to that thing until it passes on. For this reason, seeing just one Maraith hovering around is enough to creep out any mortal, knowing that their life is close to reaching its conclusion.
2Relaxaurus
Not As Relaxing As One Would Think
Contrary to its blasé appearance, it’s quite ferocious. It perceives everything in its sight as prey and will stop at nothing to devour it.
Relaxaurus isn’t just a goofy-looking, lovable Pal, it’s one of the poster Pals of the entire game. Tall in stature and quite powerful, this Dragon and Water Pal has the ability to wash away the competition with its tremendous physical prowess and combines the Dragon element to create one of the bigger threats in all ofPalworld. Not only can players who capture this beast ride it into action, butRelaxaurus can also fire missilesat any target the player aims it toward.
Having a Relaxaurus on the team is certainly more favorable than encountering one in the wild, as these Pals aren’t to be messed with. Despite its aloof appearance and the fact that it has the word “relax” in its name, there’s nothing chill about Relaxaurus. They are known to view anything in their way as prey and will attack on sight and continue their onslaught until they have defeated their victims and consumed them as food. If one is chasing a human down, it’s best to assume they aren’t looking to make friends.
1Menasting
Don’t Get Trapped In Its Hollow Body
Being made of pure energy, its insides are completely hollow. This Pal crams still-living prey into its hollow body, where it absorbs them. Hellish screams of pain can often be heard coming from inside this Pal.
Of all the Pals that can be found inPalworld, none are more menacing and vicious than Menasting. A play on the words “menace” and “sting”, which pays tribute to its scorpion-like body and powerful stinger and claws,Menasting is an Alpha Bossthat will truly test the tenacity and willpower of anyone who takes on this beast. It packs a wide range of destructive attacks and carries one of the highest defensive stats inPalworld, making Menasting a tough opponent to take down.
Just the mere sight of this Pal will have anyone shaking in their best armor, yet its Paldeck entry captures the true horrifying nature. Due to its body being hollow, with pure energy carrying it around and allowing it to move and attack, Menasting captures unsuspecting prey in its cage-like body to slowly absorb it as food. It is believed that the screams of pain and agony can be heard from inside the body of Menasting, forcing many to turn around and run for the hills.
