Sand Tornado
Sand Tornado is a Ground-element shot skill in Palworld with power 80 and a 18-second cooldown. 20 Pals learn it natively; any compatible Pal can also be taught it via the matching Skill Fruit if available. Effective range: 100–3000.
Generates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy.
- Long-range
- High burst
- Effect-bearing
How to learn Sand Tornado
Teachable via Earth Skill Fruit: Sand Tornado. Apply the fruit to a compatible Pal — see all Skill Fruit Tree locations for where it spawns. 20 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).
How Sand Tornado stacks up
- Power: #6 of 10 in Ground Shot
- DPS: #91 of 161 across all skills
- Cooldown: #80 of 161 across all skills
- Range: #77 of 161 across all skills
Best Pals for Sand Tornado (by SAtk)
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AnubisSAtk 130Lv 15 - 2
BeakonSAtk 115Lv 40 - 3
PrixterSAtk 110Lv 22 - 4
Menasting_TerraSAtk 105Lv 22 - 5
RagnahawkSAtk 105Lv 22
Ranked by shot attack — the stat that scales ranged/breath skill damage. Full learner roster below.
Pals that learn Sand Tornado (20)
- AnubisALv 15
- Menasting_TerraALv 22
- RagnahawkBLv 22
Cryolinx TerraBLv 22- BeakonBLv 40
DigtoiseBLv 30- PrixterCLv 22
NitewingCLv 30
Surfent TerraCLv 30
Robinquill TerraCLv 30
GaleclawCLv 30
CinnamothCLv 22
Eikthyrdeer TerraCLv 40
GumossDLv 40
FuddlerDLv 40
HoocratesDLv 22
HangyuDLv 40
TocotocoDLv 30
MauDLv 22
ChikipiDLv 40
Effects
- Muddy+65
On hit, Sand Tornado applies Muddy +65.
Closest comparable skills
| Skill | Power | CD | DPS | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Twister | 160 | 60s | 2.7 | 9999 |
| Rock Lance | 150 | 55s | 2.7 | 9999 |
| Ground Cutter | 145 | 35s | 4.1 | 3500 |
| Rockburst | 130 | 35s | 3.7 | 1200 |
| Earth Impact | 100 | 30s | 3.3 | 9999 |
When to use Sand Tornado
Sand Tornado 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 muddy, so leading the rotation with it locks the target before your bigger hitters land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sand Tornado good in Palworld?
Sand Tornado is a mid-tier Ground shot skill — 80 power, 18s cooldown, 4.4 DPS-proxy. Ground hits hard against Electric but is resisted by Grass-type Pals. 20 Pals learn it natively, including Anubis, Menasting_Terra, Ragnahawk, plus 17 more.
What is the Sand Tornado skill in Palworld?
Generates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy. It is a Ground-element shot skill with 80 base power and 18s cooldown, range 100–3000.
How does Sand Tornado work?
Generates two sand tornadoes on either side before launching them at an enemy. It runs on a long 18-second cooldown — used as a deliberate burst, not part of the rotation. On hit it applies Muddy +65.
What pals learn Sand Tornado?
20 Pals learn it natively, including Anubis, Menasting_Terra, Ragnahawk, plus 17 more. Any compatible Pal can also be taught it via Earth Skill Fruit: Sand Tornado.
Where to find Sand Tornado fruit in Palworld?
The Skill Fruit for Sand Tornado (Earth Skill Fruit: Sand Tornado) 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. 20 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.