Base Setup Guide

Best Pals for Farming & Food Bases in Palworld

Quick answer: The best farming base uses Dandilord (Planting 8) as the primary planter, Shaolong (Watering 8) for crop hydration, Hartalis (Gathering 7) for harvesting, Lyleen (Planting 7 + Gathering 6 + Medicine 5) for versatile crop work and medicine, Mycora (Planting 6 + Medicine 6) as a backup planter, and Wumpo Botan (Transporting 6) for logistics.

Last updated: July 2026

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Recommended Farming Base Composition

This is the optimal slot lineup for a dedicated farming and food base. The composition maximises crop cycle speed by covering planting, watering, gathering, and medicine production so your farm runs autonomously.

Job	Pal	Notes
Planting	Dandilord	Planting 8 + Handiwork 6 + Medicine 6
Gathering	Hartalis	Gathering 7 + Lumbering 7
Watering	Shaolong	Watering 8 + Gathering 5
Medicine	Lyleen	Planting 7 + Gathering 6 + Medicine 5
Planting + Gather	Mycora	Planting 6 + Medicine 6 + Gathering 4
Transport	Wumpo Botan	Transporting 6 + Lumbering 5

Role Breakdown: What Each Pal Does

A farming base has layered roles: planting, watering, gathering, medicine production, and logistics. Each Pal below is chosen because it fills its role at the highest level available while ideally providing secondary utility.

Planting

Dandilord

Plants seeds at maximum speed. The core role of any farming base.

Dandilord has Planting 8 + Handiwork 6 + Medicine 6 — the highest Planting level in the game. It plants crops faster than any other Pal and provides strong secondary utility.

Gathering

Hartalis

Harvests fully grown crops from fields and berry plantations.

Hartalis has Gathering 7 + Lumbering 7. Its high Gathering level ensures crops are harvested immediately when ready, preventing field bottlenecks.

Watering

Shaolong

Waters planted crops to accelerate growth and keep fields hydrated.

Shaolong has Watering 8 + Gathering 5. The highest Watering level in the game ensures crops grow at maximum speed. It also helps with gathering when watering is done.

Medicine + Planting

Lyleen

Produces medicine at Medicine Production benches and plants crops when idle.

Lyleen has Planting 7 + Gathering 6 + Medicine 5. She is the most versatile farming Pal — planting, harvesting, and producing medicine in one slot. Essential for self-sustaining food bases.

Planting + Medicine

Mycora

A secondary planter that also produces medicine, keeping crop cycles continuous.

Mycora has Planting 6 + Medicine 6 + Gathering 4. A strong backup planter that ensures seeds go in the ground immediately and contributes to medicine production.

Transport

Wumpo Botan

Moves harvested crops from fields to storage chests and feed boxes efficiently.

Wumpo Botan has Transporting 6 + Lumbering 5. Its high transport level ensures harvested crops never pile up in fields and are moved to storage promptly.

Best Passive Skills for Farming Workers

Farming Pals benefit from the same general worker passive builds as any other base type. The goal is to maximise work speed so planting, watering, and gathering happen faster, keeping crop cycles tight. Below are all 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: Dandilord, Lyleen, and Mycora are all breedable, meaning you can produce multiple copies with optimal passives. For endgame, aim for the Demon's Hand passive for maximum work speed. An accessible no-downside build uses Artisan, Serious, Lucky, and Workaholic — much easier to breed for while still very effective.

All Recommended Farming Base Pals

These are all Pals rated for farming base use, sorted by tier. This includes both dedicated farming workers and supporting roles like transport and medicine production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best farming Pal in Palworld?

Dandilord (Planting 8 + Handiwork 6 + Medicine 6) is the best farming Pal in the game — it has the highest Planting level and provides strong secondary utility. For a more versatile option, Lyleen (Planting 7 + Gathering 6 + Medicine 5) covers planting, harvesting, and medicine production in one slot, making her the best all-rounder for farming bases.

What is the best planting Pal in Palworld?

Dandilord is the best planting Pal with Planting 8 — the highest in the game. Lyleen (Planting 7) and Mycora (Planting 6 + Medicine 6) are also excellent choices. Having multiple planting Pals ensures seeds are planted continuously without downtime between crop cycles.

What are the best passives for farming workers?

For endgame, Demon's Hand provides the highest work speed boost. For an accessible no-downside build, use Artisan, Serious, Lucky, and Workaholic. These maximise planting, gathering, and watering speed so crop cycles complete faster. Remarkable Craftsmanship (+75% Work Speed) is also excellent but is a rare A-rank passive.

Should I use Dandilord or Lyleen for my farming base?

Use both if possible. Dandilord (Planting 8 + Handiwork 6 + Medicine 6) is the best dedicated planter with unmatched Planting speed. Lyleen (Planting 7 + Gathering 6 + Medicine 5) is more versatile — she plants, harvests, and produces medicine. The optimal farming base includes both to ensure all crop-related tasks are covered without bottlenecks.