Dark · Melee
Lethal Step
Power 550CD 24sDPS 22.9Range 1200–30001 Pal
Lethal Step is a Dark-element melee skill in Palworld with power 550 and a 24-second cooldown. 1 Pal learns it on their own; there is no Skill Fruit for it. Effective range: 1200–3000.
Starryon's exclusive skill. Confuses enemies with flickering steps and launches slashing attack with its sharp horn.
- Long-range
- High burst
- Effect-bearing
- Exclusive signature
How to get Lethal Step
Exclusive signature skill of Starryon. There is no Skill Fruit for it — catch or breed Starryon to get it.
How Lethal Step stacks up
- Power: #4 of 21 in Dark Melee
- DPS: #58 of 310 across all skills
- Cooldown: #217 of 310 across all skills
- Range: #134 of 310 across all skills
Pals that learn Lethal Step (1)
Effects
- Darkness+100
On hit, Lethal Step applies Darkness +100.
Closest comparable skills
| Skill | Power | CD | DPS | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Spears | 700 | 30s | 23.3 | 1000 |
| Poison Promenade | 700 | 30s | 23.3 | 2000 |
| Dark Wing | 700 | 30s | 23.3 | 2500 |
| Grudge Barrage | 500 | 24s | 20.8 | 4000 |
| Mummy Rush | 500 | 24s | 20.8 | 1000 |
When to use Lethal Step
Lethal Step is a long-range pick — out to 3000 units, comfortable for kiting flying targets and Tower bosses where staying mobile matters more than peak damage. It also applies darkness, so leading the rotation with it locks the target before your bigger hitters land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lethal Step good in Palworld?
Lethal Step is a strong Dark melee skill — 550 power, 24s cooldown, 22.9 DPS-proxy. Dark hits hard against Neutral but is resisted by Dragon-type Pals. Only Starryon learns it natively (level 50).
What is the Lethal Step skill in Palworld?
Starryon's exclusive skill. Confuses enemies with flickering steps and launches slashing attack with its sharp horn. It is a Dark-element melee skill with 550 base power and 24s cooldown, range 1200–3000.
How does Lethal Step work?
Starryon's exclusive skill. Confuses enemies with flickering steps and launches slashing attack with its sharp horn. It runs on a long 24-second cooldown — used as a deliberate burst, not part of the rotation. On hit it applies Darkness +100.
What pals learn Lethal Step?
Only Starryon learns it natively (level 50). It is an exclusive signature skill, so no other Pal can be taught it.
Where to find Lethal Step fruit in Palworld?
Lethal Step has no Skill Fruit version — it is exclusive to Starryon. Capturing or breeding for Starryon is the only way to add it to your roster.