Anubis
Endgame handiwork + mining powerhouse
At a Glance
| Element type | Ground |
|---|---|
| Work suitability | Handiwork, Mining, Transport |
| Drops | Large Pal Soul |
| Habitat | Boss / breedable |
| Capture rank | 4 / 5 |
| Boss variant | Yes |
Best Uses
Endgame handiwork + mining powerhouse Pair Anubis with the right base stations to unlock its full potential: it covers Handiwork, Mining, Transport. For combat, its Ground typing decides matchups - check the type chart on the combat page before big fights.
Because Anubis is a boss-type Pal, it is only obtainable from its boss encounter or specific breeding combos - see the breeding guide for recipes.
Early Game Priority
How soon you should chase Anubis: leave Anubis for the late game โ rank 4/5 and its habitat (Boss / breedable) are endgame-tier. If you catch it in its natural zone, hold one copy for breeding and keep the best-stat version for the job you need. Skipping it early is fine โ it is a convenience Pal, not a requirement โ but the right timing saves a lot of backtracking later.
Gameplay Roles & Practical Use
Anubis shines as a Endgame handiwork + mining powerhouse. In a working base, assign it according to its suitabilities:
- Handiwork โ crafts items and assembles structures at workbenches.
- Mining โ breaks ore nodes and keeps stone/ore production flowing.
- Transport โ moves materials between storage and stations.
Because it is a Ground-type Pal, Anubis fits best in teams that need that elemental coverage โ pair it with Pals that cover its weaknesses (water, grass). In combat it plays a boss-tier threat with capture rank 4/5 โ tough capture โ recommend stronger spheres and status setup. Use it early for Large Pal Soul production, then keep or retire it as stronger Pals unlock.
How Anubis Compares
| Pal | Type | Work suitability | Drops | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossanda | grass | Lumbering / Farming / Handiwork / Transport | Leaf, Wool | 3/5 |
| Penking | water / ice | Watering / Cooling / Mining | Ice Organ, Pal Fluids | 3/5 |
| Rushoar | ground / dark | Farming / Mining | Raw Meat | 1/5 |
Versus these alternatives, Anubis trades raw output for its broadest work coverage โ pick it when you need exactly its combination of Handiwork, Mining, and swap to a specialist when one job matters more.
Where to Catch & Farm
Habitat: Boss / breedable. Spawns here are tough capture โ recommend stronger spheres and status setup; bring the appropriate sphere tier and weaken Anubis before throwing if its level matches yours.
Farming tips: defeat or capture several copies to harvest Large Pal Soul โ the drop feeds crafting and base upgrades, so a short farming loop near its spawn point pays off. As a boss variant, this Pal also drops better materials and can be re-fought for farmed drops.
Community Strategies & Loadout Notes
The community runs Anubis for Large Pal Soul income and handiwork, mining coverage. Type-wise, its Ground attacks hit fire, electric, neutral for bonus damage, while you should shield it from water, grass.
Recommended passive skills: Swift/Legend for movement Pals, Serious/Work Slave for base workers, or Musclehead/Ferocious for combat builds. Breed it (see the breeding guide) to lock in ideal passives, and condense extras at the Pal Condenser for rank-ups.
Sources: Palworld Wiki (Fandom) and Pocketpair official v1.0 patch notes; loadout advice reflects the community meta at 1.0.
Partner Skill & Playstyle
This collection covers selected Pals and example builds. The patch date identifies a release reference; it does not establish that every Pal stat, breeding combination or combat value has been retested.
Recommended Passive Skills
| Build type | Passives | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental damage boost | Flame Emperor / Lord of the Sea / Spirit Emperor / Lord of the Underworld | Raises the matching elemental damage by 20%, the biggest single bump for combat Pals of this type. |
| Work speed | Serious / Artisan / Work Slave | Stack work-speed passives for the fastest base production โ ideal for a dedicated worker. |
| Utility | Runner / Swift / Nimble | Faster movement for transport-heavy jobs; pairs well with larger bases. |
Because Anubis lands at capture rank 4/5, re-breeding for passives is cheap compared to legendary Pals โ a handful of eggs usually locks the ideal set. Extras feed the Pal Condenser for free rank-up stars.
Base & Squad Setup
Slot Anubis into a base that needs handiwork, mining and it becomes a self-sufficient worker: pair it with a Ranch (for Large Pal Soul) and the matching production station (for handiwork). For combat squads, lead with a Pal that resists its weaknesses (water, grass) and keep Anubis as the secondary damage source.
In multiplayer, assign Anubis to the player whose base lacks its strongest work type โ a dedicated farming or handiwork Pal frees the other players for exploration and boss fights.
Progression & Team Synergy
Early game, Anubis is a foundation Pal: its Large Pal Soul and handiwork keep a first base alive while you explore. Mid game it holds value as a specialist โ keep one condense-ranked copy for the job it does best. Late game, it remains a top-tier pick thanks to its boss-grade stats.
Team synergy: Anubis pairs naturally with Pals covering its type weaknesses (water, grass), and with any Pal that boosts the work type you rely on. In co-op, a base with one Anubis plus one dedicated miner and one transporter covers the classic early base triangle.
Breeding & Perfect Copies
Because Anubis is rank 4/5, it is cheap to breed: two copies from the wild (or one wild + a same-type partner) produce eggs quickly at the Breeding Farm. The goal is a copy with the right passives for its job โ Work Slave + Serious is the community's target set.
Every egg also gives you a free Condenser sacrifice: hatch extras and feed them to the Pal Condenser to raise stars, which boosts the Pal's stats and work speed. A fully condensed Anubis outperforms a wild-caught one by a wide margin, so breeding is the intended path for long-term use.
Drops from breeding runs double as income โ the surplus Large Pal Soul you no longer need can be sold or used in recipes (check the resources guide for everything it feeds into).
Resource & Utility Loop
| Loop | Output | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Primary drop | Large Pal Soul | Defeat or ranch Anubis for a steady supply โ the fastest early source in its habitat. |
| Work output | Handiwork, Mining | Assign to matching stations; work speed scales with rank and passives. |
| Combat value | Ground | Covers fire, electric, neutral for bonus damage; weak to water, grass. |
The sustainable loop: capture 2-3 Anubis โ ranch/park them for Large Pal Soul โ feed surplus into crafting and selling โ breed extra copies โ condense the best one. That single chain covers food, materials, income and a combat-capable Pal all at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Anubis in Palworld?
Anubis can be found in Boss / breedable. Capture rank 4 - easy early-game Pal Spheres work for the lowest ranks, while higher ranks need better spheres or breeding.
What does Anubis drop in Palworld?
Anubis drops Large Pal Soul when defeated or assigned to a ranch. These materials feed crafting and base upgrades.
Is Anubis good for base work?
Yes - Anubis excels at Handiwork, Mining, Transport. As a boss-type Pal it is stronger than its rank suggests.
Sources and scope
Official update reference. This page is an editorial guide. Its update date records an edit; it does not certify a gameplay test of every numerical value or route. Verify version-sensitive details against your installed game.