Rayhound team synergy and counters
Where Rayhound belongs in a Palworld party, which Pals cover its weaknesses, and how to fight one in PvP. With 631 HP, 325 ATK and 310 DEF it rates 9/10 PvE and 10/10 PvP on Pal Stars.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Best party partners
- ✓How to fight a wild Rayhound
- ✓PvP notes
- ✓Boss and raid use
Best party partners
Slot Rayhound beside a Pal that covers the Ice weakness chart at /elements, so a single swap answers whatever resists you. Keep one flyer for traversal and one Handiwork Pal for field crafting alongside it.
How to fight a wild Rayhound
Open from behind for the backstab multiplier, keep its Dragon Breath, Shadow Ball, Vine Whip, Aqua Burst on cooldown by circling, and use the /damage calculator to confirm your weapon clears its 310 DEF before you commit ammo.
PvP notes
Rayhound is a real PvP pick: its speed of 90 lets it trade first and disengage. Ranked lobbies punish single-element teams, so never stack two Ice Pals.
Boss and raid use
Against tower and raid bosses, Rayhound performs best with a same-type damage move plus a shield-breaking partner. Check the raid rotation notes on /guides before committing a full team.