Pal Stars
Strategy · Article 5

Palworld team calculator FAQ

You can carry five Pals in your active party in Palworld, swapping freely at any Pal Box, and there is no penalty for changing your team between fights — so build encounter-specific teams rather than one universal squad.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Player riding a fast flying Pal through the Palworld landscape
Flying mounts combine travel speed, stamina and aerial access. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • How many Pals in a party?
  • Can I swap mid-fight?
  • Do party Pals gain XP?
  • Best team for tower bosses?

How many Pals in a party?

Five active slots, with the rest stored in the Pal Box.

Can I swap mid-fight?

Yes, summoning a different Pal is instant, but the Pal Box itself is not accessible in combat.

Do party Pals gain XP?

Only the summoned Pal and captured targets grant XP to the party.

Best team for tower bosses?

Two counter-element damage dealers, one healer and one mount for repositioning.

Best team for solo raids?

Four condensed 4-star damage Pals plus Lyleen for sustain.

Official sources
Palworld — official site

Pocketpair's official Palworld site: patch notes, roadmap and news.