Discover the best Ground-type Pals in Palworld, essential for resource gathering and survival in this thrilling adventure game!
The vast, untamed world of Palworld is a symphony of elements, a chaotic dance of fire, ice, and shadow where survival hinges on the Pals by your side. As a seasoned explorer in this wild land, my journey has been defined by the earth beneath my feet and the resilient companions who call it home. While many trainers chase the flash of Dragon-types or the chill of Ice, I've found my foundation, my true partners, among the steadfast Ground-type Pals. They are the bedrock of any successful operation, masters of resource gathering and surprisingly formidable in a scrap. Let me share the stories of the earth-shakers who have shaped my adventure.
Hangyu was my first real taste of freedom. In those early, grueling days, when every hill felt like a mountain and my stamina evaporated faster than water in the desert, this unassuming little being changed everything. Its partner skill, Flying Trapeze, wasn't just about gliding; it was about unlocking the map. I remember clinging to it as we soared over a treacherous river canyon, landing on a plateau rich with ore that my starting base desperately needed. Back at camp, it was a jack-of-all-trades, dutifully helping with crafting, gathering, and hauling. Hangyu taught me that utility is the first step to power.

As my ambitions grew, so did my need for specialization. That's when I welcomed Dumud into the fold. Don't let its placid, almost dopey expression fool you. Dumud is the unsung hero of the mid-game base. Its Soil Improver skill became the cornerstone of my first dedicated Ground-type assault team, amplifying our seismic strikes. But its true value shone at home. With Mining Lv. 2, it cracked open stone nodes with gusto, but the real prize was the Ranch. My Dumud became a steady, reliable producer of High-Quality Pal Oil, the lifeblood for crafting advanced ammunition and polymers. It was a humble workhorse that funded my entire arsenal.
The deserts taught me a harsh lesson in elemental duality, and Robinquill Terra was both the teacher and the prize. Finding this fierce, Ground/Grass hybrid in the scorching dunes was a paradox. It attacked on sight, a whirlwind of thorns and earth. Capturing it was a trial by fire—literally, as my own Fire Pals were its weakness! But bringing it home was a revelation. Suddenly, my base's efficiency skyrocketed. With Lv. 2 in Handiwork, Transporting, and Gathering, it was like having three specialized Pals in one. Its Hawk Eye partner skill also made it a terrifyingly precise hunter in the field, pinpointing weak spots with lethal accuracy.
For raw, uncompromising industrial power, nothing beats the living drill known as Digtoise. I built my second base atop a massive ore deposit for one reason: to deploy a squad of these relentless tortoises. Their Lv. 3 Mining suitability is not a suggestion; it's a command. Watching a Digtoise activate Drill Crusher and reduce a shimmering ore cluster to rubble in seconds is a thing of beauty. Yes, it waddles slowly in battle, and its attacks aren't the flashiest, but its defense is a wall. I've used it as a living shield against Alpha Pals, letting it absorb devastating blows while I repositioned. It is the ultimate economic engine, a cornerstone of any resource empire.

Mastery of the elements often means embracing opposites, and the Reptyro lineage embodies this. Taming the fiery Reptyro in a volcanic trench was an exercise in heat management, while tracking its crystalline cousin, Reptyro Cryst, through glacial caves tested my cold-weather gear to the limit. They are two sides of the same magnificent, Ground-type coin. Both possess that coveted Lv. 3 Mining, but they bring crucial environmental control: Lv. 3 Kindling for the forges and cooking pots, and Lv. 3 Cooling for food preservation and climate management. Their mount-based partner skills turn them into supercharged mining rigs. They are late-game luxury and necessity rolled into one.
True power on the battlefield often wears heavy armor. Warsect taught me that. This Ground/Grass behemoth looks and fights like a siege engine. Its Hard Armor skill is a game-changer; not only did it make me significantly tougher, but it also infused my attacks with the Fire element, letting me shred Grass and Ice-type foes that would normally threaten a Ground team. In base, its Lv. 3 Transporting meant heavy resources moved with ease, and its Lv. 2 Lumbering kept my wood stockpiles overflowing. Warsect is the definition of a powerhouse, equally at home leading a charge or managing logistics.
The depths of the world hold its most dangerous secrets, and Menasting is one of them. This Ground/Dark Alpha Pal wasn't just a battle; it was an ordeal in a cramped, dark cavern. Its attacks were brutal, its defense immense. Victorious and battered, I finally had it on my team. Its Lv. 3 Mining and Lv. 2 Lumbering are excellent, but its Steel Scorpion partner skill is uniquely brilliant. The defense boost is welcome, but the real prize? Causing defeated Electric-type Pals to drop more items. Farming for Electric Organs, a crucial component for advanced tech, went from a chore to a harvest. Menasting turns hunting into a profitable venture.

And then, there is Anubis. The Guardian of the Desert. The apex. Encountering this pure Ground-type martial artist for the first time was humbling. Its speed, its power, the devastating Ground Smash that reshapes the battlefield—it is in a class of its own. Fighting alongside it, with the Guardian of the Desert empowering my own earth-based attacks and watching it effortlessly evade incoming strikes, feels like having a legendary warrior as your second-in-command. Yet, for all its combat prowess, Anubis might be even more valuable at the base. A Lv. 4 Handiwork suitability is the highest tier of crafting speed. Watching an Anubis fly through complex assembly lines, assisted by its Lv. 3 Mining and Lv. 2 Transporting, is to witness peak efficiency. It is, without a doubt, the most complete Pal in my roster.
My journey through Palworld has been carved from the earth itself. From Hangyu's first glide to Anubis's masterful crafts, these Ground-type Pals have been more than tools; they have been partners in building an empire. They offer a perfect blend of combat resilience, economic dominance, and unwavering utility. In a world of fleeting elemental advantages, the ground beneath you is the only constant. Build upon it wisely.