Astegon is the best Mining Pal in Palworld 1.0 — with native Level 4 Mining and formidable Dragon/Dark combat stats, it’s the ultimate end-game miner and a fearsome fighter. This guide covers how to get Astegon, how to breed it, and how to use it effectively.
Why Astegon Is the Top Miner
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Element | Dragon / Dark |
| Partner Skill | Blackthunder Bomber — mounts Astegon as a flying mount with Dark attacks |
| Work Suitability | Mining Lv4 |
| Food Intake | 7/10 |
| Spawn Location | Sealed Realm of the Dark Dragon (Alpha), deep caves |
| Breeding Power | 640 |
How to Get Astegon
Method 1: Capture in the Wild
The only reliable wild encounter is the Alpha Astegon in the Sealed Realm of the Dark Dragon (located in the deep cave system). It’s level 45+ and one of the toughest Alpha encounters in the game.
- Weakness: Dragon-type — use Ice Pals for maximum damage (Frostallion is ideal)
- Recommended level: 45+ with Legendary Spheres
- Location: Deep underground cave system — use the Sealed Realm entrance teleport
- Loot: Ancient Civilization Parts, Pure Quartz, Paldium
⚠️ Astegon hits very hard and has a wide AoE Dark breath attack. Bring plenty of healing items.
Method 2: Breed Astegon
Breeding is the safer route and gives you passive control:
| Parent A | Parent B | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ragnahawk | Shadowbeak | Both parent types require work to obtain |
| Jetragon | Menasting | End-game breeders only |
| Frostallion | Mammorest | Alternative late-game combo |
Astegon Work Suitability
Mining Lv4 is the highest Mining work rank in the game. Here’s what that means:
- Breaks ore, coal, sulfur, and pure quartz nodes in 1-2 hits
- Capable of mining the largest resource nodes solo
- One Astegon can keep an entire mining base fully supplied
For an optimized mining operation, condense Astegon to Level 3+ for Mining Lv5 — the maximum possible mining speed.
Astegon in Combat
Astegon is also a top-tier combat Pal. Its Dragon/Dark typing gives it excellent neutral coverage:
- Access to: Dragon Meteor, Dark Laser, and Comet Punch
- Mount: Can be ridden as a slow but powerful flying mount with Dark attacks
- Best against: Pal types weak to Dragon (neutral coverage against almost everything)
Recommended combat build: Legend, Ferocious, Musclehead, Burly Body with Dragon Meteor, Dark Laser, and Comet Punch.
Astegon vs. Other Mining Pals
| Pal | Mining Level | Combat | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astegon | Lv4 ⭐ | S-Tier | End-game mining + combat king |
| Blazamut | Lv4 ⭐ | S-Tier | Fire variant, equally strong |
| Digtoise | Lv3 | C-Tier | Easy early-mid game miner |
| Anubis | Lv3 | A-Tier | Best all-rounder (Handiwork + Mining) |
| Reptyro | Lv3 | B-Tier | Decent mid-game option |
Summary
- Best for: End-game mining, Dragon/Dark combat, flying mount
- Get it by: Catching Alpha in Sealed Realm (hard but fast) or breeding (passive control)
- Ideal passives (base): Artisan > Work Slave > Serious > Lucky
- Ideal passives (combat): Legend > Ferocious > Musclehead > Burly Body
- Key tip: Astegon + Blazamut on the same mining base = zero resource bottlenecks
