Best Early and Endgame Flying Mounts in Palworld 1.0 (Xenolord/Eidrolon)
In Palworld, the smoothest travel comes from flying mounts that let you glide between biomes without constantly worrying about stamina or downtime. Two standout options are Xenolord and Eidrolon, but both require you to reach the endgame and unlock their saddles—those saddle unlocks sit above level 60. If you want a strong alternative earlier on, Shadowbeak is a great mid-game flyer: it’s capable in the air and also has a saddle you can craft without waiting for the highest level range.
Suzaku is also worth calling out. It’s known for one of the biggest Stamina values among flying mounts, and while it’s generally slower than other flyers, its stamina reserve is still enough to reach Sunreach Islands without resorting to a portal. Still, the flying Pals listed below ultimately prove quicker and more effective for most players.
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Best Flying Pals In Palworld 1.0
This ranking focuses on how useful each Pal is as a mount, not just raw speed. After testing, these are the top picks for flying in Palworld:
- Xenolord
- Jetragon
- Eidrolon
- Selyne
- Shaolong
- Panthalus
- Frostallion
- Shadowbeak
- Suzaku
Xenolord
In first place, and for good reason, is Xenolord. It’s among the fastest Pals in Palworld, but the real difference-maker is its absurdly high Stamina. That stamina pool lets Xenolord stay in the air for close to triple the duration you’d get from many other flyers. Some other Pals rely on passive skills to prevent their stamina from draining too quickly while flying, but Xenolord already has that advantage baked in alongside its extreme speed. The result is straightforward: more time aloft and better overall air control, including when you’re using a dark dragon-style build.
Jetragon
Jetragon’s saddle sits at level 79, and that lines up with its reputation as the fastest Pal in Palworld. When you want a fast run—like a quick hunt session—Jetragon is a go-to, since it can get you where you need to be in very little time.
Eidrolon
Eidrolon and Eidrolon Ignis land in the middle of the pack compared to Xenolord and Jetragon. They’re a bit quicker than Xenolord, while also having more Stamina than Jetragon. You can push Eidrolon’s performance further by pairing it with Pals that share its element—especially dark and dragon-type Pals—to boost speed.
Selyne
Selyne is slower than Xenolord, Jetragon, Eidrolon, and Shaolong, but it compensates with the same Stamina level as Xenolord. That makes it far more dependable in the air than most flying mounts. Beyond stamina, Selyne’s compact humanoid body is a practical advantage: it helps you reach tight spaces and maneuver closer to land while you’re airborne.
Shaolong
Shaolong is included primarily because of speed—only Jetragon is faster in Palworld. The trade-off is that Shaolong’s Stamina is even lower than Jetragon’s, so you’ll likely need passive skills to fix the stamina side of the equation. It’s also a water-type Pal, meaning you can ride Shaolong as a flying mount and handle ocean salvage at the same time.
Panthalus
Panthalus can look sluggish when flying above islands, but it’s actually quite fast. It also has no Stamina drain, so you can stay in the air for hours without tiring out. That lack of stamina drain is especially helpful for ocean crossings: Panthalus can simply fly you across, and you don’t need to manage repeated stamina recovery. The main drawback is size—moving around on it isn’t practical. You can’t even dismount normally because it’s too large, leaving your character floating or standing above the Pal’s body. In practice, Panthalus is best when you’re traveling long distances, like crossing from one island to another.
Frostallion
Frostallion and Frostallion Noct are slightly faster than Selyne while matching Selyne’s stamina and Xenolord’s stamina. That combination is enough to place them among the best flying mounts in Palworld. However, they’re a dual-type mount with both flying and walking animations, which makes it hard to remain airborne over water. You can stop and regain mount stamina when you’re on water, but Frostallion will drop into the water and won’t recover stamina again until it gets back out.
Shadowbeak
Shadowbeak is a dependable mid-game flying mount that can carry you until the endgame, when higher-ranked flying Pals take over. You can obtain Shadowbeak safely around level 45, and you can craft its saddle at level 47. Shadowbeak matches Selyne’s speed while having slightly less stamina, but its Partner Skill makes it even faster during flight.
