Special Pals: Element Switch & Weight Increase

4 min Updated: 2026-07-21 Game Version: 1.0

Complete guide to Palworld special pals: element-switching pals and weight-increase pals, their mechanics, and how to use them.

Pals with unique element-switching mechanics and pals whose weight increases with size

Element switch pals

Some pals can switch their elemental type through specific mechanics such as fusion, breeding, or special items. This changes their element, weaknesses, and resistances, opening up new combat strategies.

PalOriginal elementSwitched elementMethod
Frostallion NoctIceDarkFusion (Frostallion + Dark pal)
Suzaku AquaFireWaterFusion (Suzaku + Water pal)
Relaxaurus LuxDragonElectricFusion (Relaxaurus + Electric pal)
Jormuntide IgnisWaterFireFusion (Jormuntide + Fire pal)
AstegonDragonDarkFusion variant

Weight increase pals

Some pals have a weight that increases based on their size or Alpha status. A heavier pal affects mount carry capacity, base transport workload, and certain partner skills that scale with weight.

PalNormal weightIncreased weightEffect
LunarisMediumHeavy (Alpha)Higher transport efficiency
BroncherryHeavyVery heavy (Alpha)Increased carry capacity as mount
MammorestVery heavyUltra heavy (Alpha)Stronger ground slam partner skill
WarsectHeavyVery heavy (Alpha)Higher defense scaling with weight
KingpacaHeavyVery heavy (Alpha)Increased carry capacity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are element switch pals?

Pals that can change their elemental type through fusion or special mechanics. For example, Frostallion Noct switches from Ice to Dark via fusion.

How do I get an element-switched pal?

Most element switches require the Fusion system. Combine the base pal with a pal of the target element at a fusion altar to produce the switched variant.

What are weight increase pals?

Pals whose weight scales with their size or Alpha status. Alpha variants of certain pals are significantly heavier, affecting mount carry capacity and partner skills.

Does weight affect gameplay?

Yes. Heavier pals have higher carry capacity as mounts, better transport efficiency in base, and some partner skills scale with weight for stronger effects.

Are element-switched pals stronger?

Not necessarily stronger, but they gain a different element with new weaknesses and resistances, allowing for different combat strategies and team compositions.