Every Pal in Palworld belongs to at least one Element, and understanding how these types interact is one of the easiest ways to win harder fights.
Palworld
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
If you know which Element counters your opponent, you can deal more damage, build a stronger team, and avoid sending the wrong Pal into battle.
There are nine Elements in Palworld: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Grass, Ground, Ice, Neutral, and Water. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, so building a balanced team is the safest way to stay ready for any encounter.
TL;DR – Element Matchups
- Fire is strong against Grass and Ice, but weak to Water.
- Water beats Fire, but struggles against Electric.
- Electric beats Water, but is weak to Ground.
- Ground beats Electric, but is weak to Grass.
- Grass beats Ground, but is weak to Fire.
- Ice beats Dragon, but is weak to Fire.
- Dragon beats Dark, but is weak to Ice.
- Dark beats Neutral, but is weak to Dragon.
- Neutral has no offensive advantage and is weak to Dark.
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Palworld Type Chart
The table below shows every Element in Palworld, what it is strong against, and what it is weak to.
| Element | Strong Against | Weak Against |
|---|---|---|
| Dark | Neutral | Dragon |
| Dragon | Dark | Ice |
| Electric | Water | Ground |
| Fire | Grass, Ice | Water |
| Grass | Ground | Fire |
| Ground | Electric | Grass |
| Ice | Dragon | Fire |
| Neutral | None | Dark |
| Water | Fire | Electric |
How Elements Work in Palworld
Element matchups decide whether your Pal has an advantage or disadvantage in combat. If your Pal’s Element is strong against the enemy, it will deal more effective damage. If it is weak against the enemy’s Element, the fight becomes much riskier.
For example, Water is strong against Fire, so a Water Pal is a smart pick when fighting Fire enemies. On the other hand, Water is weak to Electric, so sending a Water Pal against an Electric opponent can quickly backfire.
Worth Knowing: Fire is the only Element with two offensive advantages, since it is strong against both Grass and Ice.
How to Build a Strong Element Team
The safest approach is to keep a mixed team rather than relying on one or two favorite Pals. A balanced group lets you answer more enemy types and makes boss fights, tower battles, and exploration much easier.
You do not need every Element in your active party at all times, but it helps to have trained backup Pals in your Palbox. That way, if you run into a difficult boss or a wild Pal with a bad matchup for your team, you can swap before the fight.
Against Fire: Bring Water.
Against Water: Bring Electric.
Against Dragon: Bring Ice.
Against Neutral: Bring Dark.
How Dual-Type Pals Change Matchups
Some Pals have two Elements. This can make them more flexible because they may have more offensive options, but it can also increase the number of weaknesses you need to watch out for.
Before difficult fights, check the Pal’s Element icons. You can see them beside the Pal’s name in the overworld, as well as in the Paldeck and on each Pal’s detail page.
Final takeaway: A strong Palworld team is not just about raw power. The right Element matchup can turn a tough fight into an easy win.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Elements are in Palworld?
There are nine Elements: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Grass, Ground, Ice, Neutral, and Water.
What is Fire strong against?
Fire is strong against Grass and Ice.
What is Neutral strong against?
Neutral has no offensive advantage, but it is weak to Dark.
Where can I check a Pal’s Element?
You can see a Pal’s Element next to its name in the world, in the Paldeck, and on its individual Pal page.