Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike is an Electric-element Active Skill in Palworld. Teachable to compatible Pals via the Electric Skill Fruit.
Acts as a lightning rod, calling down thunderbolts that electrocute the surrounding area.
- Mid-range
- High burst
- Effect-bearing
How to learn Lightning Strike
Teachable via Electric Skill Fruit: Lightning Strike. Apply the fruit to a compatible Pal — see all Skill Fruit Tree locations for where it spawns. 8 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).
How Lightning Strike stacks up
- Power: #6 of 16 in Electric Shot
- DPS: #132 of 161 across all skills
- Cooldown: #122 of 161 across all skills
- Range: #150 of 161 across all skills
Best Pals for Lightning Strike (by SAtk)
- 1
OrserkSAtk 130Lv 7 - 2
BushiSAtk 125Lv 40 - 3
Relaxaurus LuxSAtk 110Lv 40 - 4
UnivoltSAtk 105Lv 40 - 5
GrizzboltSAtk 100Lv 40
Ranked by shot attack — the stat that scales ranged/breath skill damage. Full learner roster below.
Pals that learn Lightning Strike (8)
Effects
- Electrical+100
On hit, Lightning Strike applies Electrical +100.
Closest comparable skills
| Skill | Power | CD | DPS | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Rail | 200 | 60s | 3.3 | 3000 |
| Thunderstorm | 160 | 60s | 2.7 | 5000 |
| Lightning Bolt | 150 | 55s | 2.7 | 3000 |
| Thunder Rain | 135 | 45s | 3.0 | 2000 |
| All Range Thunder | 125 | 40s | 3.1 | 2000 |
When to use Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike is a burst opener — 120 power on a 40-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. It also applies electrical, so leading the rotation with it locks the target before your bigger hitters land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lightning Strike good in Palworld?
Lightning Strike is a mid-tier Electric shot skill — 120 power, 40s cooldown, 3.0 DPS-proxy. Electric hits hard against Water but is resisted by Ground-type Pals. 8 Pals learn it natively, including Orserk, Grizzbolt, Univolt, plus 5 more.
What is the Lightning Strike skill in Palworld?
Acts as a lightning rod, calling down thunderbolts that electrocute the surrounding area. It is a Electric-element shot skill with 120 base power and 40s cooldown, range up to 500.
How does Lightning Strike work?
Acts as a lightning rod, calling down thunderbolts that electrocute the surrounding area. It runs on a punishing 40-second cooldown — typically one cast per encounter. On hit it applies Electrical +100.
What pals learn Lightning Strike?
8 Pals learn it natively, including Orserk, Grizzbolt, Univolt, plus 5 more. Any compatible Pal can also be taught it via Electric Skill Fruit: Lightning Strike.
Where to find Lightning Strike fruit in Palworld?
The Skill Fruit for Lightning Strike (Electric Skill Fruit: Lightning Strike) drops from Skill Fruit trees scattered across Palpagos Islands and can also be bought from the Wandering Merchant at the Arena. Apply the fruit to a compatible Pal to teach it. 8 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.