When I first heard Palworld described as "Pokémon with guns," I expected every creature to pack heat. To my surprise, not every Pal has access to a firearm. But trust me, the ones that do can turn your adventures into an explosive spectacle. From early-game spray-and-pray to late-game aerial bombardments, these Pals redefine the term 'partner' in a world where firepower is king. Why settle for elemental attacks when you can have a minigun-wielding bear or a rocket-spewing dragon? The journey from crafting your first crude rifle to commanding a legendary jet fighter is what makes mastering these Pals so incredibly satisfying.

🔫 7. Tanzee: The Reckless Rifleman

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Tanzee was one of my first companions, a reliable worker for lumber and logistics. In a fight, however, he's a standard Grass-type... until you unlock his Active Skill. Suddenly, this little guy whips out an assault rifle and starts blasting. The amusement factor is high, but let's be honest: his aim is atrocious. Most bullets fly wildly, often missing small targets or, worse, aggroing passive Pals I had no intention of fighting. I found his niche against larger enemies—their bigger hitboxes actually catch most of Tanzee's spray. Is he effective? Barely. Is he hilarious to watch? Absolutely. He's a lesson in early-game experimentation, teaching you that not all gun skills are created equal.

💥 6. Pengullet: The Living Ammunition

Pengullet offers a brutal bargain: a powerful rocket launcher attack early in the game, but at the cost of the Pal itself. Using its Active Skill literally turns Pengullet into the projectile, incapacitating it on impact. The damage and area-of-effect are fantastic for a new player, but the drawbacks are severe. You're sacrificing a party member for a single shot, and its spot remains unusable until you heal it back at base. I learned this the hard way during a tense early boss fight. The rocket won the battle, but losing my Pengullet left my team crippled for the journey home. It's a desperate, one-time trump card, not a sustainable strategy.

🎯 5. Lifmunk: The Synergistic Shooter

Lifmunk is where gunplay starts to get strategic. Unlike Tanzee's chaotic spray, Lifmunk jumps onto your head and synchronizes its submachine gun fire with your attacks. This was a game-changer for me in the early hours. Before I unlocked personal firearms deep in the Technology Tree, Lifmunk was my ranged option. The best part? It uses its own ammo. I could whack enemies with a cheap melee club, and Lifmunk would provide covering fire, conserving my precious bullets for later. It's a perfect example of a Pal complementing the player's actions rather than working independently.

⚙️ 4. Grizzbolt: The Iconic Minigun Beast

Grizzbolt isn't just famous; he's a rite of passage. As the likely first Tower boss, he leaves an impression. When you finally befriend him, you unlock one of the most satisfying abilities in the game: the Yellow Tank. While riding this hulking combat mount, you can manually wield a spinning minigun, shredding anything in your path. The feeling of power is immense. He excels in two scenarios:

  • Crowd Control: Mowing down large groups of weaker Pals.

  • Bullet Sponges: Unleashing thousands of rounds into a single, massive health bar.

Grizzbolt taught me the true meaning of 'suppressive fire' and remains a staple in my mid-game arsenal.

🚀 3. Mossanda: The Hovering Artillery

If Grizzbolt is about sustained fire, Mossanda is about explosive precision. As another combat mount, Mossanda trades the minigun for a pair of rocket launchers. The rockets have a bounce and stun effect, letting me set up devastating combos. The unique trick? Mossanda hovers when it jumps. My favorite tactic became 'jump-and-fire,' raining rockets from a stable aerial platform. However, I learned to be cautious. Powerful enemy attacks can send the hovering Mossanda soaring too high, resulting in nasty fall damage. It's a high-risk, high-reward style that demands good positioning.

💣 2. Relaxaurus: The Missile Barrage Master

Relaxaurus is my go-to for initiating chaos. Mounting this behemoth lets you fire missiles in incredibly rapid succession. Hold down the fire button, and you'll dump the entire payload onto a single point in seconds—a true carpet-bombing experience. While close-quarters combat might favor Grizzbolt's minigun, Relaxaurus dominates the mid to long range. His greatest strength is burst damage. I often open a fight by emptying all of Relaxaurus's missiles to cripple a tough enemy, then instantly switch to another Pal for clean-up. This flexibility makes him a versatile tactical asset.

✈️ 1. Jetragon: The Ultimate Apex Predator (2026)

In 2026, after hundreds of hours, I can confidently say Jetragon is the pinnacle. This legendary Pal combines the best traits of others into one supreme package. It's a flying mount, a combat mount, and a weapon of mass destruction. While riding Jetragon, you command a missile launcher similar to Relaxaurus's, but with the game-changing advantage of full aerial mobility. Aiming becomes trivial when you can hover, strafe, and dive at will.

Why is Jetragon number one?

Feature Benefit
Flight + Combat Replaces the need for separate flying and fighting mounts, freeing a party slot.
Aerial Superiority Engage or disengage from any fight. Most ground-based Pals can't touch you.
Legendary Stats Possesses the highest damage, health, and speed among all Pals.

Yes, obtaining Jetragon is a brutal late-game challenge, but the payoff is unmatched. It doesn't just change battles; it changes how you explore and interact with the entire world. In the current meta, no other Pal offers such overwhelming dominance and sheer fun. He is, quite simply, the only Pal you'll ever need for end-game content.

Final Thoughts from a Seasoned Player

Looking back, my journey with these gun-toting Pals mirrors my progression in Palworld itself. It started with the clumsy, comedic efforts of Tanzee and evolved into the surgical, sky-borne strikes of Jetragon. Each Pal taught me a different lesson about firepower: timing with Pengullet, synergy with Lifmunk, control with Grizzbolt, positioning with Mossanda, tactics with Relaxaurus, and ultimate freedom with Jetragon. In a world brimming with creatures, the ones who can wield human tools of war remain the most thrilling partners. They ask the question: why choose between a monster companion and a loaded weapon when you can have both in one?