Anubis is widely regarded as the most valuable Pal in Palworld for players looking to automate their base and dominate mid-to-late game combat. Known for its distinct Egyptian-inspired aesthetic and unparalleled work suitability, Anubis can be obtained through a level 47 Alpha Boss fight in the Twilight Dunes. However, for most players, the most efficient way to acquire this powerhouse early is through the breeding system.

The most reliable and easiest combination to breed Anubis is pairing Penking and Bushi. This combination allows players to skip the high-level combat requirements and unlock an Anubis as early as level 19, provided they have the necessary infrastructure.

Why Anubis Is the Most Essential Pal for Your Base

Before diving into the breeding mechanics, it is important to understand why Anubis commands such a high priority. In the Paldeck, Anubis is listed as Pal #100, and its stats are tailored for high-efficiency production and high-damage ground-type combat.

Maximum Handiwork Efficiency

Anubis possesses Level 4 Handiwork. This is the highest possible tier for this skill in the game. In a practical base environment, an Anubis can craft stacks of Pal Spheres, Legend Spheres, or complex structural components in a fraction of the time it takes a Pal with Level 2 or 3 Handiwork. The difference is palpable; watching an Anubis dash to a workbench and finish a project in seconds completely changes the flow of resource management.

Elite Mining and Transporting

In addition to crafting, Anubis has Level 3 Mining and Level 2 Transporting. While specialized mining Pals like Digtoise are excellent for ore, Anubis provides a versatile balance. It can mine stone and ore efficiently and then immediately switch to transporting the materials to chests or using them at a nearby forge.

Top Tier Combat Stats

With a base Attack stat of 130 and Defense of 100, Anubis is the strongest Ground-element Pal for combat. Its partner skill, Guardian of the Desert, imbues the player's attacks with Ground damage and allows Anubis to perform high-speed dodges during battle, making it remarkably difficult for enemies to hit.

Essential Requirements for Anubis Breeding

Breeding in Palworld is not a simple matter of putting two Pals together. It requires a specific technological progression and a steady supply of resources.

Unlocking the Breeding Farm at Level 19

The core of this process is the Breeding Farm. You can unlock this structure once you reach Level 19 in the Technology Tree. Building it requires:

  • 100 Wood
  • 20 Stone
  • 50 Fiber

The farm takes up a significant amount of space, so it is recommended to place it on flat terrain to prevent Pal pathing issues, which can frequently occur in tighter, mountainous bases.

How to Build the Egg Incubator

Since breeding results in a Pal Egg, you need an Egg Incubator to hatch it. This is an Ancient Technology item unlocked at Level 7 using Ancient Technology Points, which are gained by defeating bosses for the first time. The construction requires:

  • 10 Paldium Fragments
  • 5 Cloth
  • 30 Stone
  • 2 Ancient Civilization Parts

For Anubis, which produces a Huge Rocky Egg, the incubation time can be significant depending on world settings. To speed up the process, place the incubator indoors or near a campfire to provide the "Warm" status that Rocky Eggs prefer.

Mastering the Cake Production Pipeline

The most significant hurdle in breeding is the Cake. Pals will not produce an egg unless a Cake is placed in the wooden chest attached to the Breeding Farm. To craft a single Cake in a Cooking Pot (Level 17), you need:

  • 5 Flour: Grown in Wheat Plantations and processed in a Mill.
  • 8 Red Berries: Easily grown in Berry Plantations.
  • 7 Milk: Obtained by placing a Mozzarina in a Ranch.
  • 8 Eggs: Obtained by placing a Chikipi in a Ranch.
  • 2 Honey: Obtained by placing a Beegarde in a Ranch or defeating Cinnamoth.

Cake does not spoil as long as it is inside the Breeding Farm chest, so many players choose to mass-produce cakes before starting a serious breeding program.

Best Breeding Combinations to Get Anubis

While there are dozens of possible combinations that result in an Anubis, some are much easier to execute than others based on where the parent Pals are located.

The Penking and Bushi Shortcut

This is the "Gold Standard" for early Anubis breeding. Both parents can be caught as relatively low-level bosses long before you are ready for the level 47 Anubis.

  • Penking (Level 15 Boss): Located in the Sealed Realm of the Frozen Wings (114, -352). It is a Water/Ice type, so use Electric or Fire Pals to capture it.
  • Bushi (Level 23 Boss): Located in the Sacred Realm of the Swordmaster (-117, -491). As a Fire type, it is weak to Water Pals like Celearay or your newly caught Penking.

Alternative Combinations for Different Progression Stages

If you haven't captured Penking or Bushi yet, you can use these other reliable pairings:

  • Celaray + Relaxaurus: Both are found in central regions and are easy to catch with Giga Spheres.
  • Chillet + Quivern: Chillet is a very early boss (Level 11), while Quivern can be found as a Level 23 boss.
  • Incineram + Surfent: Incineram can be found near volcanic regions or through Raids, and Surfent is common in lakes.
  • Arsox + Pyrin: Good for mid-game players exploring the volcanic biomes.
  • Mossanda + Katress: Found in the Verdant Brook and forest biomes respectively.

Step by Step Guide to the Breeding Process

Once you have your parents and your Cake, follow these steps to ensure a successful hatch.

  1. Check Genders: You must have one Male and one Female of the chosen pair (e.g., a Male Penking and a Female Bushi).
  2. Assign to the Farm: Pick up the first Pal and throw them into the Breeding Farm. Repeat with the second Pal. You should see a notification saying "Fixed Assignment" and a progress bar indicating they are "busy."
  3. Deposit the Cake: Place the Cake into the chest on the side of the farm. Without this, the progress bar will reach the end but no egg will appear.
  4. Retrieve the Egg: After a short duration, a Huge Rocky Egg will appear in the center of the nest.
  5. Incubation: Place the egg in the Incubator. Anubis eggs require heat. If the incubator says "Seems a bit cold," place a campfire or an Electric Heater nearby to reduce the timer by 50%.
  6. Hatching: Once the timer hits zero, interact with the incubator to hatch your Anubis.

Optimizing Anubis with the Best Passive Skills

Simply having an Anubis is just the beginning. To truly maximize its potential, you should aim for specific passive skills through "Selective Breeding." Passive skills have a high chance of being inherited from the parents.

The Ultimate Worker Build

If you want an Anubis that crafts items instantly and mines stone like a machine, you need to breed for these four traits:

  • Artisan: +50% Work Speed.
  • Serious: +20% Work Speed.
  • Work Slave: +30% Work Speed (at the cost of -30% Attack).
  • Lucky or Conceited: +15% or +10% Work Speed.

An Anubis with these traits is a game-changer for base production, allowing you to produce 100+ Ultra Spheres in the time it would usually take to make ten.

The Ultimate Combat Build

For players who want Anubis as their primary combat Pal, focus on these traits:

  • Musclehead: +30% Attack (at the cost of -50% Work Speed).
  • Ferocious: +20% Attack.
  • Legend: +20% Attack, +20% Defense, and +15% Movement Speed (Requires breeding with a Legendary Pal like Frostallion later).
  • Earth Emperor: +20% Ground Damage (Inherited from the Anubis Alpha Boss).

Understanding IVs and High Level Breeding Techniques

In addition to passive skills, every Pal has hidden "Individual Values" (IVs) that range from 0 to 100 for HP, Attack, and Defense. A Pal with a 100 IV in Attack will have 30% more base damage than one with 0 IV at the same level.

When breeding Anubis, you can check its IVs by looking at the stat growth or using an Ability Glasses item (late-game). If you find a Penking or Bushi with exceptionally high stats, use them as parents to pass those hidden bonuses down to the Anubis offspring. This is how "perfect" Pals are created for the most difficult endgame raids.

Combat Strategy and Skill Optimization for Anubis

Once your Anubis is battle-ready, you need to curate its move set. Anubis is a Ground-type Pal, meaning it excels against Electric enemies but struggles against Grass types.

Recommended Active Skills

  • Sand Tornado (Level 15): Two tornadoes that track the enemy. Excellent for large targets.
  • Spinning Roundhouse (Level 22): A powerful kick that closes the distance.
  • Ground Smash (Level 40): Anubis leaps into the air and strikes the ground, dealing massive AoE damage.

The "Pocket Technique"

Anubis's AI is intelligent, but you can maximize damage by using the "Pocket Technique." Deploy Anubis to use its high-cooldown skills, then recall it to your sphere just as an enemy attack is about to land. Redeploy it immediately to reset its positioning and continue the assault. This synergy with the Guardian of the Desert skill—which allows you to dodge quickly—makes you nearly untouchable in boss fights.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anubis Breeding

Can I breed two Anubis together?

Yes. Once you have two Anubis of opposite genders, they will always produce another Anubis egg. This is the best way to "mass produce" Anubis to use in the Pal Condensation Power (to increase their star level) or to filter for the perfect passive skills.

Why is my Anubis not breeding?

The most common reasons are:

  1. Missing Cake: Ensure the cake is in the farm chest, not your inventory or a food box.
  2. Pathing Issues: If a Pal gets stuck on a wall or roof, they will stop breeding. Reset them by putting them back in the Palbox and re-assigning them.
  3. Sanity (SAN) Levels: If your Pals are too stressed or hungry, they may leave the farm to eat or sleep. Ensure they have high-quality food and a Hot Spring nearby.

Where is the Anubis Alpha Boss located?

If you feel ready to fight the Level 47 Alpha Boss, it is located at -130, -96 in the Twilight Dunes. It is guarded by a massive statue and is one of the most challenging encounters in the base game. Bringing Grass-type Pals like Verdash or Mossanda is highly recommended for this fight.

Conclusion

Breeding an Anubis is one of the most rewarding milestones in Palworld. By focusing on the Penking and Bushi combination, you can gain access to Level 4 Handiwork and top-tier Ground combat capabilities long before you reach the endgame. Whether you are building a massive industrial factory or a specialized combat team, Anubis is an irreplaceable asset. Remember to focus on inheriting the Artisan and Work Slave traits for your base workers, and keep your Cake supply steady to build your own army of desert kings.