Palworld Faction Tier List

As players explore the islands of Palword, they should be mindful that the Pals aren't the only things that can be harmful threats. There are many different organizations, each with its own unique design and purpose. While Palworld's factions could use some fine-tuning, their current iterations are still enough to consider them decent and interesting adversaries. Each one has qualities that make them stand out, but the question regarding how they would rank against one another is something that several fans speculate about.

Palworld's islands consist of six different factions, each with powerful leaders and devoted followers to their cause. Players will encounter most of them fulfilling their organization's goals, with most having consequences that negatively affect Pals and the inhabitants of each island. While these large groups are usually ranked in terms of their strength, there are other factors to consider when determining who outshines who. So, when ranking which factions have a leg up on the others, players must consider qualities such as the nature of their purpose and how exactly they're fulfilling them.

S-Tier Factions in Palworld

Rayne Syndicate
Palapagos Island Defense Force

Rayne Syndicate

Those who manage to find the Rayne Syndicate and its members will quickly realize that it's an organization known for illegal Pal poaching. They make no effort to hide their actions, as players can easily find the many bases where they do their nefarious deeds. The active presence of this faction makes it one of the most memorable of all the others. It is also the most rewarding to take down, as there is the clear reward of setting their captive Pals free and knowing that some good has been done.

Palapagos Island Defense Force

While they may look like proper law enforcement, how they relentlessly and ruthlessly hunt down criminals for even the most minor offenses makes them an interesting group. Much like the Rayne Syndicate, this faction easily makes its presence known in the game, as there are several actions players can take to force engagements with its members. Also, this group draws a certain level of intrigue due to them locking down the islands containing the Wildlife Sanctuary Pals and immediately eliminating anyone caught stepping foot on them, making players want to learn more about their purpose.

A-Tier Factions in Palworld

Pal Genetic Research Unit

Pal Genetic Research Unit

The dedication to research, experimentation, and development of the ultimate Pal makes the Pal Genetic Research Unit a faction with terrifying potential. The group's efforts are even made clear when fighting Victor and his Shadowbeak, as the monstrous griffin-like creature was birthed through a successful experiment and is a powerful foe to go against. The Pal Genetic Research Unit has a lot of potential to become one of Palworld's biggest dangers, assuming Pocketpair gives it the changes it needs to shine.

B-Tier Factions in Palworld

Brothers of Eternal Pyre

Brothers of Eternal Pyre

This faction consists of the religious fanatics of Palworld who worship fire, and believe that technology used for genetic manipulation is an abomination. Although there is a lot of intrigue regarding the group's obsession with the power of flame and its rivalry with the Pal Genetic Research Unit, not much is done with either, making it feel that there should be more to both. Still, it has the potential to turn up the dial of Palworld's open world if the actions of its cult-like members can be seen more clearly in the overworld and are better explained.

C-Tier Factions in Palworld

Free Pal Alliance

Free Pal Alliance

A faction that advocates for the ethical treatment of Pals but whose actions say the opposite, as its members can be seen as hostile towards what they're supposed to protect. While the group does perform illegal operations behind the scenes, the effects of these actions go unnoticed by many, making them somewhat of a waste. It's made worse when the players realize that the leader, Lily, was completely unaware of her followers' actions for so long, making some take the faction even less seriously due to the amount of incompetency and one of the reasons why Palworld's factions should go back into the oven.

D-Tier Factions in Palworld

Moonflower Clan

Moonflower Clan

Being the latest addition to the factions of Palworld does not excuse why there is very little to learn about the lore of the Moonflower Clan. Players can only get information about the group's purpose via Saya's diaries, which take time and effort to retrieve. Even then, not much information is given about its leader and members other than them maintaining their territory of Sakurajima and not knowing why they're doing it. This leads to numerous questions that will hopefully be answered, but for now, the lack of information makes it the weakest among the factions in terms of background.