Dark · Shot
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 on their own; there is no Skill Fruit for it. 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 get Dark Root
Exclusive signature skill of Dualith Noct. There is no Skill Fruit for it — catch or breed Dualith Noct to get it.
How Dark Root stacks up
- Power: #3 of 29 in Dark Shot
- DPS: #43 of 310 across all skills
- Cooldown: #278 of 310 across all skills
- Range: #77 of 310 across all skills
Pals that learn Dark Root (1)
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.