Updated August 7, 2026

Ground · Shot

Sand Tornado

Power 200CD 12sDPS 16.7Range 100–300030 Pals

Sand Tornado is a Ground-element shot skill in Palworld with power 200 and a 12-second cooldown. 30 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
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. 30 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).

How Sand Tornado stacks up

Power: #10 of 13 in Ground Shot
DPS: #268 of 310 across all skills
Cooldown: #112 of 310 across all skills
Range: #126 of 310 across all skills

Best Pals for Sand Tornado (by SAtk)

1AnubisSAtk 130Lv 15
2GildraSAtk 120Lv 15
3BeakonSAtk 115Lv 40
4Prixter LuxSAtk 115Lv 22
5PrixterSAtk 110Lv 22

Ranked by shot attack — the stat that scales ranged/breath skill damage. Full learner roster below.

Pals that learn Sand Tornado (30)

Effects

Muddy+65

On hit, Sand Tornado applies Muddy +65.

Closest comparable skills

Skill	Power	CD	DPS	Range
Missile Burst	700	30s	23.3	4000
Rocket Arm	600	30s	20.0	1500
Horn Burst	600	30s	20.0	1500
Cube Press	600	30s	20.0	4000
Sand Twister	500	24s	20.8	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 niche Ground shot skill — 200 power, 12s cooldown, 16.7 DPS-proxy. Ground hits hard against Electric but is resisted by Grass-type Pals. 30 Pals learn it natively, including Cryolinx Terra, Anubis, Menasting Terra, plus 27 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 200 base power and 12s 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 moderate 12-second cooldown — leaves room for one filler in between. On hit it applies Muddy +65.

What pals learn Sand Tornado?

30 Pals learn it natively, including Cryolinx Terra, Anubis, Menasting Terra, plus 27 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. 30 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.