Vanwyrm Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch
Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Vanwyrm in Palworld 1.0. Vanwyrm is a legendary Ground Pal (#083) with 521 HP, 300 ATK and 267 DEF, best known for its Tectonic Shift partner skill.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Vanwyrm overview
- ✓Base stats & ratings
- ✓How to catch
- ✓Best moveset
Vanwyrm overview
Vanwyrm is a legendary ground Pal known for its tectonic shift ability. Frequently sighted in the Forgotten Mines. It appears most reliably around the Forgotten Mines. In combat it deals Ground-type damage and slots into a party as a legendary-tier Ground unit.
Base stats & ratings
HP 521 · ATK 300 · DEF 267 · Speed 119 · Ride Speed 1019 · Stamina 84. Pal Stars rates Vanwyrm PvE 10/10, PvP 7/10, Base 5/10 and Mount 7/10 for Palworld 1.0.
How to catch
Vanwyrm has a base capture rate of 8 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a Legendary or Ultra Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.
Best moveset
Vanwyrm learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Meteor, Ice Shard, Blizzard Spike. Pair the highest-power Ground move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Ground-boosting passives.
Work suitabilities & base role
Vanwyrm is tagged for Mining, Handiwork. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an quarry line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.
Partner skill & mount notes
Vanwyrm's partner skill "Tectonic Shift" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 1019 makes it a strong mid-tier mount for exploration.