ShadowbeakPalworld
#107“Modified DNA”Shadowbeak is a Dark-element Pal in Palworld, ranked S-tier in our combat list. How to get Shadowbeak in Palworld: find it in Deep Sand Dunes vicinity (1 mapped spawn), or breed it from 2 parent combinations. Notable: nocturnal-only spawns; unlocks Shadowbeak Saddle at the Ancient Tech bench.
Born from the depths of insanity, its very existence should not be. Having lost all genetic ties to other Pals, one wonders if it could still even be considered a Pal.
- Element
- TierS
- Top counterJormuntide
- Best workGatheringLv 1
- Gender♂50% ♀50%
- Combi#60
- EggHuge Dark Egg
How to defeat & capture Shadowbeak
Bring a Dragon-element team, around lv 40+, and ultra sphere for the throw at low HP.
- •Counter element: Dragon
- •Suggested level: Lv 40+
- •Sphere tier: Ultra Sphere or better
- Pal
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Partner Skill: Modified DNA — compare all 168 →
Can be ridden as an flying mount. Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Dark attack damage +50% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 2 | Dark attack damage +55% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 3 | Dark attack damage +65% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 4 | Dark attack damage +80% (this Pal) |
| Lv. 5 | Dark attack damage +100% (this Pal) |
Active Skills
- Lv1Recommended
Air Cannon
NeutralShotQuickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air.
Pow 25CD 2sRange 500–4000 - Lv7Recommended
Dark Ball
DarkShotUnleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down the enemy.
Pow 40CD 4sRange 500–1000- Darkness +35
- Lv15Recommended
Shadow Burst
DarkShotQuickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.
Pow 55CD 10sRange 300- Darkness +50
- Lv22
Spirit Flame
DarkShotFires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.
Pow 75CD 16sRange 500–5000- Burn +102
- Lv30
Nightmare Ball
DarkShotCreates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.
Pow 100CD 30sRange 1000–9999- Darkness +65
- Lv40Exclusive to Shadowbeak
Divine Disaster
DarkShotShadowbeak's exclusive skill. Charges forward while generating orbs of light that automatically capture enemies. The orbs automatically capture enemies, before releasing a barrage of lasers.
Pow 160CD 45sRange 2500 - Lv50
Dark Laser
DarkShotCharges dark energy before blasting enemies with a powerful beam.
Pow 150CD 55sRange 500–1800- Darkness +100
Passive Skills & Combat
No innate passives — relies on stat baseline + active skills.
Possible drops
| Item | Amount | Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Pal Metal Ingot | 1 – 2 | 100% |
 Carbon Fiber | 2 – 3 | 100% |
 Innovative Technical Manual | 1 | 10% |
Breeding
Get Shadowbeak: 2 parent combosBred from (top 2 picks)
- UNIQUE
- UNIQUE
Unique combinations (1)
Related Dark Pals
Spawn Locations
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Regions (1 pins)
- Other (1)
Spawn rate by region (4)
| Region | Level range | Spawn rate |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Mountains | Lv. 35–45 | 1.32% |
| Sakurajima (DLC) | Lv. 45–50 | 0.66% |
| Feybreak (DLC) | Lv. 50–55 | 0.33% |
| Verdant Brook | Lv. 40–45 | 0% |
Rates aggregated from paldb spawn tables. Lower rate = rarer encounter. A 1% rate means roughly 1 in 100 wild spawns in that region will be Shadowbeak.
Frequently asked
How do I get Shadowbeak in Palworld?
You can catch Shadowbeak in the wild — its highest-density spawns are in Deep Sand Dunes vicinity (1 pin), or breed it from one of 2 viable parent combinations.
Where does Shadowbeak spawn in Palworld?
Shadowbeak has 1 mapped spawn point concentrated in Deep Sand Dunes vicinity (1). The interactive map on this page shows every exact pin.
How do I breed Shadowbeak in Palworld?
Shadowbeak 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 Shadowbeak's stats in Palworld?
Shadowbeak's base stats are HP 120, Melee Attack 130, Shot Attack 120, and Defense 140. Pindrop's data-driven combat ranking places Shadowbeak in tier S.
What is Shadowbeak's weakness in Palworld?
Shadowbeak is a Dark-element Pal. It takes increased damage from Dragon attacks — counter-pick a Dragon Pal for fast kills. It deals increased damage to Neutral types.