If you’ve been grinding through Palworld’s late game and looking for a pal that pulls double duty as a fearsome combat ally and a fast base worker, you’ve probably wondered where is Anubis Palworld. This dark, jackal-inspired pal is one of the most sought-after late-game picks for good reason: it boasts top-tier stats in both fighting and handiwork, making it far more versatile than most other high-level pals. I’ve spent dozens of hours mapping spawn locations and testing the best ways to catch one without wasting high-tier spheres, so this guide breaks down everything you need to know to add Anubis to your roster.
Exact Spawn Locations: Where is Anubis in Palworld?
Anubis is a late-game pal that only spawns in the arid desert biome in the northeast section of the Palworld map, and all spawns are level 40 or higher. You won’t find it in any of the starting grasslands, forest, or snow biomes, so don’t waste time wandering lower-level areas looking for it. I’ve tested every reported spawn spot across multiple playthroughs, and these three locations have the highest consistent spawn rates:
- The northern edge of the Deep Sand Dunes fast travel point, usually spawning in pairs with lower-level desert pals like Dumud
- No. 3 Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the far northeast corner of the desert, where Anubis spawns at a much higher rate alongside other high-tier pals
- The small canyon area west of the Desert Pyro Dungeon entrance, where solo Anubis spawns are common for players looking to catch one without fighting multiple high-level targets
Anubis only spawns during clear daytime in the desert, so if you're wandering at night or during a sandstorm, you won't find any spawns no matter how long you look. I learned this the hard way during my first desert run, I spent 45 minutes running around in a sandstorm before realizing the spawn pool switches to nocturnal desert pals during bad weather. If you’re still having trouble figuring out where is Anubis Palworld after checking these spots, try clearing out all other pals in the area to force a new spawn, which often triggers an Anubis spawn faster than fast traveling back and forth. If that doesn’t work, fast travel to a nearby point and come back to reset the spawn pool, that usually works within 2 or 3 resets.
Prep Steps to Catch Anubis Without Wasting Resources
Even if you find an Anubis spawn, you’ll struggle to catch it if you show up underprepared. First, make sure you’re at least level 38 before you head to the desert, because Anubis hits hard and can one-shot lower-level players and their mid-game pals. You also don’t want to waste rare spheres on failed catch attempts, so take 10 minutes to get these items before you leave your base.
You’ll need at least Ultra Spheres to have a decent catch rate, Legendary Spheres are better if you have them, but Ultra works if you lower its HP first and add a status effect. Bring a high-level Grass-type pal like Lyleen to wear down its HP without killing it, since Anubis is a Ground/Dark type that takes double damage from Grass moves. I recommend bringing a pal with a sleep or paralysis move too, that boosts your catch rate by 50% if you apply it before throwing the sphere.
Never attempt to catch Anubis if there are other aggressive high-level pals nearby, like Relaxaurus Lux or Blazamut, they'll attack you mid-catch and you'll lose both the sphere and the chance to catch Anubis. If you see other aggressive pals nearby, take them out first before you engage Anubis. Don't make the mistake I did the first time: I tried to catch it with a regular Hyper Sphere at full health, and I wasted 12 of them before it broke free and killed my entire party.
Key Stats and Uses for Anubis After You Catch It
Once you finally catch your first Anubis, you’ll quickly see why it’s such a fan favorite. It has one of the highest base attack stats of any Ground/Dark type pal, and its signature move Dark Laser deals massive AOE damage to groups of enemies, making it perfect for dungeon runs and boss fights. I use mine for almost every endgame dungeon, and it usually deals 40% more damage than my other combat pals in crowded fights.
Anubis is one of the only high-tier combat pals that can also speed up base crafting times significantly, so you don't have to swap out your combat team for base workers every time you need to craft a big batch of items. It has 4 stars in Handiwork, 3 stars in Transporting, and 2 stars in Mining, so it fits into almost any base setup. If you breed Anubis with a pal that has the Workaholic trait, it will work 20% faster at your base without needing to rest as often, which is a huge bonus for late-game base building. I have two Anubis on my base crafting team, and they cut the time to make Legendary Spheres by almost 30% compared to using lower-tier handiwork pals.
Once you unlock Anubis’s saddle at level 41, it also works as a fast ground mount that can cross desert terrain without any speed penalty, which makes exploring the rest of the desert to find other rare pals way easier. It doesn’t take fall damage either, so you can jump down steep canyon edges without worrying about it dying mid-exploration.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for Anubis
After helping dozens of friends catch their first Anubis, I’ve seen the same mistakes pop up over and over that make the process way harder than it needs to be. The first and most common mistake is heading to the desert too early. A lot of new players head to the desert as soon as they get their first flying mount, but the desert is full of level 30+ aggressive pals that will one-shot you if you’re under level 30, and you won’t be able to catch Anubis even if you find it.
Don’t waste time looking for Anubis in lower-level desert areas, it only spawns in the northern half of the desert, the southern part near the starting zone only has low-level pals like Cinnamoth and Cattiva. Another common mistake is forgetting to bring heat resistance armor. The desert has extreme heat during the day that will drain your HP fast if you don't have heat resistant gear, so make sure you craft a full set of Desert Cloth armor before you head out. You can craft it with cactus fiber and wool, so it’s easy to make even if you haven’t collected a lot of rare late-game materials yet.
It’s also easy to panic and kill Anubis if it attacks you first. A lot of players instinctively use their strongest move when a high-level pal runs at them, which kills Anubis instantly, and then they have to wait for another spawn. If it attacks you first, use a weak status move to slow it down before you start lowering its HP, and keep a close eye on its health bar to make sure you don’t hit it too hard.
Tracking down one of the strongest late-game pals doesn't have to be a frustrating grind, especially once you know where is Anubis Palworld and how to prepare for the catch. Spend a few minutes gearing up, head to the confirmed spawn spots during clear daytime, and you'll have this versatile pal added to your roster in no time. Once you have it, you'll wonder how you ever ran your base or cleared dungeons without it. If you've had a weird spawn spot for Anubis that I didn't mention, drop a note in the comments to help other players out.