Nightmare Ball
Nightmare Ball is a Dark-element shot skill in Palworld with power 100 and a 30-second cooldown. 31 Pals learn it natively; any compatible Pal can also be taught it via the matching Skill Fruit if available. Effective range: 1000–9999.
Creates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy.
- Long-range
- High burst
- Effect-bearing
How to learn Nightmare Ball
Teachable via Dark Skill Fruit: Nightmare Ball. Apply the fruit to a compatible Pal — see all Skill Fruit Tree locations for where it spawns. 31 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).
How Nightmare Ball stacks up
- Power: #6 of 15 in Dark Shot
- DPS: #120 of 161 across all skills
- Cooldown: #104 of 161 across all skills
- Range: #10 of 161 across all skills
Best Pals for Nightmare Ball (by SAtk)
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NecromusSAtk 145Lv 22 - 2
Frostallion NoctSAtk 140Lv 40 - 3
AstegonSAtk 125Lv 22 - 4
Helzephyr LuxSAtk 125Lv 22 - 5
HelzephyrSAtk 125Lv 40
Ranked by shot attack — the stat that scales ranged/breath skill damage. Full learner roster below.
Pals that learn Nightmare Ball (31)
- Frostallion NoctSLv 40
- NecromusSLv 22
ShadowbeakSLv 30- AstegonALv 22
Lyleen NoctALv 30- Helzephyr LuxALv 22
- HelzephyrBLv 40
MenastingBLv 30
SootseerBLv 30
Kitsun_NoctBLv 30
VaeletBLv 40
SplatterinaBLv 30
FelbatBLv 30
Vanwyrm CrystBLv 30
NitemaryBLv 40
StarryonBLv 22
NyafiaBLv 40
OmasculBLv 30
LoupmoonBLv 40
VanwyrmBLv 30
KatressCLv 40
TombatCLv 40
SmokieCLv 30
MaraithCLv 40
CawgnitoCLv 40
DaedreamDLv 40
NoxDLv 40
LeezpunkDLv 30
HoocratesDLv 40
DepressoDLv 40
MauDLv 40
Effects
- Darkness+65
On hit, Nightmare Ball applies Darkness +65.
Closest comparable skills
| Skill | Power | CD | DPS | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Whisp | 160 | 45s | 3.6 | 1000 |
| Divine Disaster | 160 | 45s | 3.6 | 2500 |
| Dark Laser | 150 | 55s | 2.7 | 1800 |
| Psycho Gravity | 110 | 35s | 3.1 | 300 |
| Apocalypse | 110 | 55s | 2.0 | 9999 |
When to use Nightmare Ball
Nightmare Ball is a burst opener — 100 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. It also applies darkness, so leading the rotation with it locks the target before your bigger hitters land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nightmare Ball good in Palworld?
Nightmare Ball is a mid-tier Dark shot skill — 100 power, 30s cooldown, 3.3 DPS-proxy. Dark hits hard against Neutral but is resisted by Dragon-type Pals. 31 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 28 more.
What is the Nightmare Ball skill in Palworld?
Creates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy. It is a Dark-element shot skill with 100 base power and 30s cooldown, range 1000–9999.
How does Nightmare Ball work?
Creates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy. It runs on a long 30-second cooldown — used as a deliberate burst, not part of the rotation. On hit it applies Darkness +65.
What pals learn Nightmare Ball?
31 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 28 more. Any compatible Pal can also be taught it via Dark Skill Fruit: Nightmare Ball.
Where to find Nightmare Ball fruit in Palworld?
The Skill Fruit for Nightmare Ball (Dark Skill Fruit: Nightmare Ball) 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. 31 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.