Dark Root

Power 700CD 30sDPS 23.3Range 200–50001 Pal

Dark Root is a Dark-element shot skill in Palworld with power 700 and a 30-second cooldown. 1 Pal learns it natively; any compatible Pal can also be taught it via the matching Skill Fruit if available. Effective range: 200–5000.

Dualith Nocts exclusive skill. Fires a Dark-elemental energy projectile from its arm. Upon impact, the blast transforms into persistent roots that track and pierce the enemy from below.

Long-range
High burst
Exclusive signature

How to learn Dark Root

Exclusive signature skill of Dualith Noct. There is no Skill Fruit version in our items data — capture or breed for Dualith Noct to add it to your roster.

How Dark Root stacks up

Power: #3 of 29 in Dark Shot
DPS: #43 of 317 across all skills
Cooldown: #285 of 317 across all skills
Range: #78 of 317 across all skills

Pals that learn Dark Root (1)

Dualith NoctALv 70

Closest comparable skills

Skill	Power	CD	DPS	Range
Toxic Dance	800	30s	26.7	2000
Psycho Gravity	700	30s	23.3	300
Dark Nova	700	30s	23.3	2000
Lantern Flame	650	30s	21.7	4000
Dark Whisp	600	30s	20.0	1000

When to use Dark Root

Dark Root is a burst opener — 700 power on a 30-second cooldown means one big hit per fight, so commit it when the target is exposed and pair the user with a tankier teammate to ride out the recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Root good in Palworld?

Dark Root is a top-tier Dark shot skill — 700 power, 30s cooldown, 23.3 DPS-proxy. Dark hits hard against Neutral but is resisted by Dragon-type Pals. Only Dualith Noct learns it natively (level 70).

What is the Dark Root skill in Palworld?

Dualith Nocts exclusive skill. Fires a Dark-elemental energy projectile from its arm. Upon impact, the blast transforms into persistent roots that track and pierce the enemy from below. It is a Dark-element shot skill with 700 base power and 30s cooldown, range 200–5000.

How does Dark Root work?

Dualith Nocts exclusive skill. Fires a Dark-elemental energy projectile from its arm. Upon impact, the blast transforms into persistent roots that track and pierce the enemy from below. It runs on a long 30-second cooldown — used as a deliberate burst, not part of the rotation.

What pals learn Dark Root?

Only Dualith Noct learns it natively (level 70). It is an exclusive signature skill, so no other Pal can be taught it.

Where to find Dark Root fruit in Palworld?

Dark Root has no Skill Fruit version — it is exclusive to Dualith Noct. Capturing or breeding for Dualith Noct is the only way to add it to your roster.