Base Setup Guide

Best Pals for Cooling Bases in Palworld

Quick answer: The best cooling base uses Bastigor (Cooling 8 + Lumbering 6 + Mining 5) as the primary cooler, Pierdon Cryst (Cooling 6 + Mining 5) for cooling and mining, Whalaska (Cooling 6 + Watering 5) for cooling and watering, Mammorest Cryst (Cooling 5 + Lumbering 5 + Mining 4) for versatile resource coverage, Wumpo (Cooling 5 + Transporting 6) for logistics, and Orserk (Electricity 8) for power.

Last updated: July 2026

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Recommended Cooling Base Composition

This is the optimal slot lineup for a dedicated cooling base. The composition maximises cold storage uptime while including resource gathering and logistics support so your base runs autonomously.

Job	Pal	Notes
Cooling	Bastigor	Cooling 8 + Lumbering 6 + Mining 5
Cooling + Mining	Pierdon Cryst	Cooling 6 + Mining 5
Cooling + Watering	Whalaska	Cooling 6 + Watering 5
Cooling + Lumber	Mammorest Cryst	Cooling 5 + Lumbering 5 + Mining 4
Transport	Wumpo	Cooling 5 + Transporting 6 + Lumbering 5
Electricity	Orserk	Generating Electricity 8

Role Breakdown: What Each Pal Does

A cooling base has layered roles: primary cooling, secondary resource gathering, power, and logistics. Each Pal below is chosen because it fills its role at the highest level available while ideally providing secondary utility.

Cooling (Primary)

Bastigor

Handles cold storage and cooling tasks at maximum speed. The core role of any cooling base.

Bastigor has Cooling 8 + Lumbering 6 + Mining 5 — the highest Cooling in the game with strong secondary utility. Unmatched for dedicated cooling bases.

Cooling + Mining

Pierdon Cryst

Provides cooling while also mining ore nodes — ideal for cold-climate mining outposts.

Pierdon Cryst has Cooling 6 + Mining 5. It covers two key roles in a single slot, freeing up space for other workers.

Cooling + Watering

Whalaska

Cools and waters — perfect for bases that combine cold storage with farming or food production.

Whalaska has Cooling 6 + Watering 5. Its dual Cooling/Watering coverage makes it excellent for cake and food preservation bases.

Cooling + Lumber/Mining

Mammorest Cryst

A versatile cooling worker that also chops trees and mines, covering multiple resource roles.

Mammorest Cryst has Cooling 5 + Lumbering 5 + Mining 4. It fills three roles at once, making it one of the most slot-efficient cooling workers.

Logistics + Cooling

Wumpo

Transports materials across the base while providing cooling support during downtime.

Wumpo has Cooling 5 + Transporting 6 + Lumbering 5. Its high Transport level keeps materials moving while its Cooling ensures cold storage stays active.

Electricity

Orserk

Generates power for electric coolers, freezers, and production equipment.

Orserk has Generating Electricity 8 + Handiwork 4 + Transporting 4 — the best power worker by far. Essential for late-game electric cooling setups.

Best Passive Skills for Cooling Workers

Cooling Pals benefit from the same general worker passive builds as any other base type. The goal is to maximise work speed and minimise downtime from sleeping. Below are all four recommended builds from most powerful to most accessible.

Max Work Speed

Fastest possible crafting

Demon's HandRemarkable CraftsmanshipArtisanSerious

Accessible

No Legendary passives needed

ArtisanSeriousLuckyWorkaholic

Works Overnight

Never sleeps

ArtisanSeriousInsomniaWorkaholic

Low Upkeep

Minimal hunger and SAN drain

ArtisanSeriousDiet LoverWorkaholic

Breeding tip: For endgame cooling workers, aim for Demon's Hand, Remarkable Craftsmanship, Artisan, and Serious for maximum work speed. For an accessible no-downside build, use Artisan, Serious, Lucky, and Workaholic. Bastigor, Mammorest Cryst, and Wumpo are all breedable, so you can produce multiple copies with optimal passives.

All Recommended Cooling Base Pals

These are all Pals rated for cooling base use, sorted by tier. This includes both dedicated coolers and supporting roles like logistics and power.

IcelynA

Crafting + cooling

BastigorS

Top cooling + heavy work

Cooling specialist

Cooling + mining

Cooling + lumbering

Cooling + watering

Cooling + lumber + mining

Reptyro CrystA

Cooling + mining specialist

Beakon CrystA

Cooling + transport

Elgrove CrystA

Cooling + multi-skill

WumpoA

Cooling + logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best cooling Pal in Palworld?

Bastigor (Cooling 8 + Lumbering 6 + Mining 5) is the best cooling Pal in the game — it has the highest Cooling level while also providing strong Lumbering and Mining support. For a breedable alternative, Frostallion (Cooling 7) is excellent. Pierdon Cryst (Cooling 6 + Mining 5) and Whalaska (Cooling 6 + Watering 5) are also strong picks that add secondary utility.

Do I need cooling in every base?

No. Cooling is only needed in bases that use cold storage (e.g., preserving food or ingredients for cake production) or in hot-climate bases where Pals overheat. If your base is purely for mining or crafting in a temperate zone, you can skip cooling entirely and allocate those slots to other workers.

What are the best passives for cooling workers?

The best passive skills for cooling workers are Demon's Hand, Remarkable Craftsmanship, Artisan, and Serious for the maximum work speed build. For a no-downside accessible build, use Artisan, Serious, Lucky, and Workaholic.

Bastigor vs Frostallion — which is better for cooling?

Bastigor (Cooling 8 + Lumbering 6 + Mining 5) is better for most bases because it provides the highest Cooling level plus Lumbering and Mining utility in a single slot. Frostallion (Cooling 7) is a strong alternative with slightly lower Cooling but is a legendary mount that doubles as a combat Pal. For pure base cooling throughput, Bastigor wins.