How I Crushed Zoe & Grizzbolt in Palworld (2026 Guide)

Let’s be real—nothing gets the blood pumping quite like your first major boss fight in Palworld. When I stumbled into the Rayne Syndicate Tower barely two hours into my adventure, I was not ready for Zoe and her giant electric furball, Grizzbolt. She’s got that e-girl vibe, but don’t let the aesthetic fool you: this duo will absolutely wreck your day if you walk in unprepared. After getting zapped into next week a few times, I’ve refined a rock-solid strategy that absolutely melts this boss, even with early-game gear. I’m spilling the beans so you don’t have to facepalm as much as I did.

Before you even think about knocking on that tower door, grab these essentials. First up, craft a Daedream’s Necklace. This little trinket lets you field two Pals simultaneously using Daedream’s Partner Skill. That’s like bringing a pocket-sized artillery piece to a gunfight—chef’s kiss. Next, get your hands on a Triple Shot Bow and stockpile arrows like they’re going out of style. Arrows are dirt cheap, so make a ton. If RNGesus blessed you with a Handgun and enough ammo this early, even better—it outperforms the bow by a mile. Seriously, a Handgun turns the fight into a cakewalk, but I’ll assume you’re rocking the bow for this guide.

Now, let’s talk about your Pal lineup. You need to exploit Grizzbolt’s glaring weakness: Ground-type moves. Electricity might look scary, but ground attacks hit like a truck. Check out the type effectiveness chart—it’s a lifesaver tucked into your Survival Guide.

Rule number one: never bring a Water-type Pal. That’s just asking for a one-shot KO. Instead, grab a Rushoar. These boar-like chonkers spawn near the starting area, often at Level 4 or higher. Rushoar learns Stone Blast, Power Shot, and Sand Blast—two of those are Ground moves that shred Grizzbolt’s health bar. Plus, you can ride Rushoar, giving you mobility to dodge attacks while dealing damage. I caught a few and picked the one with the highest Attack stat. Another solid buddy is Gumoss, a cute little ground slime that can learn Mud Shot. If you’re struggling to find a Daedream for the necklace, Lifmunk is a phenomenal alternative. Unlock its SMG Partner Skill early, and you’ll have a tiny Gatling gun peppering enemies while you focus on headshots. I actually ran Lifmunk for my first clear and loved it.

Here’s the bread and butter of the fight: kiting and targeting Zoe. The arena has huge stone pillars—use them! When Grizzbolt locks onto you with that crosshair laser, dive behind a pillar immediately. That beam attack can one-shot you at lower levels, so don’t get greedy. While you’re hiding, let Rushoar tank the aggro. Equip your Daedream or Lifmunk, pop out Rushoar, and start circling. Your priority is Zoe, not Grizzbolt. Every arrow you sink into the tamer deals massive damage compared to shooting the beast. Think of it as headshot practice—weave in shots between your Pal’s attacks. I kept muttering “aim small, miss small” under my breath, and it worked wonders.

The pillars aren’t just for hiding; they’re your best friend for breaking line of sight. Whenever Zoe commands Grizzbolt to unleash a barrage, slip behind cover, heal up if needed, and reposition. Don’t stand still—Grizzbolt’s AoE attacks will punish you with extreme prejudice. I found that rotating clockwise around the arena kept me ahead of most attacks while my Pals dealt chip damage. If you brought Lifmunk’s SMG, its constant fire staggers Grizzbolt slightly, giving you more openings to land headshots on Zoe.

In terms of timing, with this setup, the fight wraps up in about three minutes. My first clean kill clocked at 2:52, and I was still using a bow. Once you get a Handgun and some Ice-type Pals like Penking to freeze Grizzbolt, you can speedrun this boss in under a minute. But that requires more grinding and exploration, which defeats the purpose of an early-game blitz.

One last pro tip: feed your Pals before the battle. The “Hungry” debuff tanks their damage output and can turn the tide against you. A quick berry stack keeps everyone happy. Also, if you’re playing on the 2026 update, note that Rushoar’s Sand Blast got a slight accuracy buff, making it even more reliable. The meta hasn’t shifted much, but every little bit helps.

Don’t let Grizzbolt’s chunky health pool intimidate you. So long as you exploit type weaknesses, use cover religiously, and focus your damage on Zoe, you’ll burn this boss down without breaking a sweat. Good luck out there, Tamers—may your spheres always catch!