ShadowbeakPalworld
#189“Unknown Life Form”Shadowbeak is a Dark-element Pal in Palworld, ranked S-tier in our combat list. How to get Shadowbeak in Palworld: it spawns in the wild — 5 recorded spawn points on Palpagos, 21 in the World Tree, though individual spots are not pinned on our map yet. Notable: nocturnal-only spawns; unlocks Shadowbeak Saddle at the Ancient Tech bench.
Born from the depths of insanity, its very existence defies reason. Having lost all genetic ties to other Pals, one wonders if it could still even be considered a Pal.
- Element
- TierS
- Top counterShaolong
- Best workGatheringLv 2
- Gender♂50% ♀50%
- Combi#550
- 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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- Legendary
Partner Skill: Modified DNA — compare all 300 →
Can be ridden as a flying mount. While flying, Movement Speed is increased. Enhances Dark attacks by (15~30)% while mounted.
| Rank | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Element Boost Dark 15 |
| Lv. 2 | Element Boost Dark 17 |
| Lv. 3 | Element Boost Dark 20 |
| Lv. 4 | Element Boost Dark 24 |
| Lv. 5 | Element Boost Dark 30 |
Active Skills
- Lv1Recommended
Air Cannon
NeutralShotQuickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air.
Pow 40CD 2sRange 500–4000 - Lv7Recommended
Dark Ball
DarkShotUnleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down an enemy.
Pow 50CD 2sRange 500–1000- Blind +50
- Lv15
Shadow Burst
DarkShotQuickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.
Pow 80CD 4sRange 300- Blind +50
- Lv22
Spirit Flame
DarkShotFires three balls of malice that relentlessly pursue an enemy.
Pow 200CD 12sRange 500–5000- Burn +102
- Lv30
Nightmare Ball
DarkShotCreates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.
Pow 300CD 16sRange 1000–5000- Blind +65
- Lv40
Divine Disaster
DarkShotCharges forward, generating orbs of light that automatically target enemies and unleash a barrage of lasers.
Pow 400CD 20sRange 2500 - Lv50Recommended
Dark Laser
DarkShotCharges dark energy before blasting enemies with a powerful beam.
Pow 450CD 20sRange 500–1800- Blind +100
- Lv55
Divine Disaster II
DarkShotShadowbeak's exclusive skill. As it charges forward, emits countless blue rays that automatically locate and pursue the enemy.
Pow 600CD 30sRange 2500 - 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Plasteel | 2 – 3 | 100% |
 Carbon Fiber | 2 – 3 | 100% |
 Large Pal Soul | 1 | 100% |
 Dark Radiant Gem | 10 – 20 | 80% |
 Decayed Ancient Relic | 30 – 50 | 80% |
 Dormant Ancient Relic | 10 – 20 | 80% |
 Gorgeous Ancient Relic | 4 – 8 | 80% |
 Glowing Ancient Relic | 2 – 3 | 80% |
 Glistening Ancient Relic | 1 | 80% |
| Plasteel | 2 – 3 | 80% |
| Carbon Fiber | 2 – 3 | 80% |
 Innovative Technical Manual | 1 | 80% |
| Large Pal Soul | 1 | 80% |
| Innovative Technical Manual | 1 | 10% |
Breeding
Try any pair in the breeding calculator
Related Dark Pals
Spawn Locations
No mapped spawn locations yet. See the full map.
Wild habitat
5 spawn points in the wild
Shadowbeak spawns at the same places by day and by night.
Plus 21 spawn points inside the World Tree, the 1.0 story area — not mapped here yet.
Spawn points extracted from the game files via paldb.
Frequently asked
How do I get Shadowbeak in Palworld?
Shadowbeak spawns in the wild — 5 recorded spawn points on Palpagos, 21 in the World Tree, though individual spots are not pinned on our map yet.
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.
What does Shadowbeak drop when defeated?
Shadowbeak drops 2–3× Plasteel, 2–3× Carbon Fiber, 1× Innovative Technical Manual (10% drop rate), 1× Large Pal Soul when defeated or captured. Plus 10 additional drops listed in the Possible Drops table on this page.