
Bushi NoctPalworld
#085“Samurai of Darkness Bushi Noct”Bushi Noct is a Fire/Dark-element Pal in Palworld, ranked B-tier in our combat list. How to get Bushi Noct in Palworld: it has no wild spawns on Palpagos — breed it from 1 viable parent combination. Notable: nocturnal-only spawns.
Its body becomes a blade upon death, to be taken up by the next generation. If the Bushi who inherits it has a weak heart, the voices of the dead will drive it mad. The madness turns it into Bushi Noct that endlessly wanders.
- Element
- TierB
- Top counterPanthalus
- Best workLumberingLv 5
- Gender♂50% ♀50%
- Combi#840
- EggLarge Scorching Egg
Variant of Bushi
Partner Skill: Void Blade — compare all 300 →
When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Iaigiri. When this Pal uses Iaigiri, it has a x(1.1~2.5) damage multiplier. While in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (30~65)% but only when not in combat. (Does not stack)
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Damage Up Weapon If No Battle 30 |
| Lv. 2 | Damage Up Weapon If No Battle 35 |
| Lv. 3 | Damage Up Weapon If No Battle 42 |
| Lv. 4 | Damage Up Weapon If No Battle 51 |
| Lv. 5 | Damage Up Weapon If No Battle 65 |
Active Skills
- Lv1Recommended
Spirit Fire
FireShotShoots fireballs towards an enemy. The fireballs explode after a short distance, generating smaller fireballs that spread forward.
Pow 80CD 4sRange 1000–3000- Burn +100
- Lv7
Umbral Surge
DarkShotFires high-speed dark orbs in a fan shape, spreading as they travel.
Pow 60CD 4sRange 1200–5000- Blind +35
- Lv15
Dark Cannon
DarkShotHurls an energy ball imbued with dark energy at an enemy.
Pow 70CD 4sRange 500–5000- Blind +20
- Lv18Recommended
Iaigiri
FireMeleeBushi's exclusive skill. Taking hold of the sword, it appears in front of an enemy in an instant and unleashes an ultra-fast sword draw attack.
Pow 160CD 8sRange 1000–5000- Burn +50
- Lv22
Dark Arrow
DarkShotFires off dark energy that homes in on an enemy.
Pow 120CD 8sRange 500–5000- Blind +102
- Lv30
Spirit Flame
DarkShotFires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.
Pow 200CD 12sRange 500–5000- Burn +102
- Lv40Recommended
Flame Wall
FireShotCreates a wall of flames at the enemy's location. The wall of flames will remain for a while, and deal damage to the enemies it touches.
Pow 250CD 12sRange 5000- Burn +100
- Lv50
Apocalypse
DarkShotGenerates several dark vortexes around the enemy.
Pow 400CD 20sRange 100–5000- Blind +100
- Lv70
Dark Whisp
DarkShotFires a menacing ball of dark energy that pursues enemies.
Pow 600CD 30sRange 1500- Blind +100
Passive Skills & Combat
No innate passives — relies on stat baseline + active skills.
Possible drops
| Item | Amount | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 – 8 | 100% | |
| 2 – 3 | 100% | |
| 1 – 2 | 40% |
Breeding
Bred from (top 1 pick)
- UNIQUE
Unique combinations (1)
Easier Lumbering alternatives
Other Pals matching Bushi Noct's Lumbering Lv 5, sorted by rarity (easier-to-obtain first).
Related Fire Pals
Best work partners for Bushi Noct
Pals that fill Bushi Noct's base-work gaps — ranked by total coverage.
- Kindling Lv 8
- Handiwork Lv 6
- Gathering Lv 5
- Transporting Lv 5
- Handiwork Lv 6
- Gathering Lv 5
- Transporting Lv 3
- Kindling Lv 7
- Handiwork Lv 6
Spawn Locations
No mapped spawn locations yet. See the full map.
Wild habitat
608 spawn points in the wild
Bushi Noct moves between day and night: 513 daytime spots, 608 at night.
Spawn points extracted from the game files via paldb.
Frequently asked
How do I get Bushi Noct in Palworld?
Bushi Noct spawns by day and by night — 608 recorded spawn points on Palpagos, though individual spots are not pinned on our map yet. It can also be bred. Use Sootseer + Bushi as a starting parent pair (one of 1 viable combinations).
How do I breed Bushi Noct in Palworld?
Bushi Noct cannot be obtained through standard breeding — it's flagged non-eligible in the game's child-eligibility list. Capture it, defeat it in a sealed realm, or wait for a unique combo to be added in a future patch.
What are Bushi Noct's stats in Palworld?
Bushi Noct's base stats are HP 80, Melee Attack 100, Shot Attack 130, and Defense 80. Pindrop's data-driven combat ranking places Bushi Noct in tier B.
What is Bushi Noct's weakness in Palworld?
Bushi Noct is a Fire/Dark-element Pal. It takes increased damage from Water and Dragon attacks — counter-pick a Water Pal for fast kills. It deals increased damage to Grass and Ice and Neutral types.
What does Bushi Noct drop when defeated?
Bushi Noct drops 4–8× Flame Organ, 2–3× Ingot, 1–2× Medium Pal Soul (40% drop rate) when defeated or captured.


