Combat passive · Rare
Palworld Musclehead Passive
Musclehead is Palworld's largest single Attack passive at +30%, paid for with a 50% work speed penalty.
- Effect
- Attack +30%, work speed -50%
- Type
- Combat
- Tier
- Rare
- Best on
- Dedicated combat Pals that never work at a base
How to use Musclehead
- Never put Musclehead on a base worker — the work penalty halves its output.
- Musclehead + Ferocious + Legend is the standard three-passive damage core.
Breed for it with the Palworld breeding calculator.
Musclehead FAQ
What does Musclehead do in Palworld?
Musclehead gives Attack +30%, work speed -50%. Musclehead is Palworld's largest single Attack passive at +30%, paid for with a 50% work speed penalty.
Which Pals should have Musclehead in Palworld?
Dedicated combat Pals that never work at a base. Never put Musclehead on a base worker — the work penalty halves its output.
Is Musclehead worth breeding in Palworld?
Rare-tier passive. Musclehead + Ferocious + Legend is the standard three-passive damage core.
Is Musclehead good in Palworld?
It is the best damage passive for a pure combat Pal, but the -50% work speed makes it a bad choice for anything you assign to a base.