Shadow Burst
Shadow Burst is a Dark-element shot skill in Palworld with power 55 and a 10-second cooldown. 28 Pals learn it natively; any compatible Pal can also be taught it via the matching Skill Fruit if available. Effective range: up to 300.
Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it.
- Short-range
- Effect-bearing
How to learn Shadow Burst
Teachable via Dark Skill Fruit: Shadow Burst. Apply the fruit to a compatible Pal — see all Skill Fruit Tree locations for where it spawns. 28 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).
How Shadow Burst stacks up
- Power: #10 of 15 in Dark Shot
- DPS: #62 of 161 across all skills
- Cooldown: #48 of 161 across all skills
- Range: #156 of 161 across all skills
Best Pals for Shadow Burst (by SAtk)
- 1
NecromusSAtk 145Lv 1 - 2
Frostallion NoctSAtk 140Lv 15 - 3
HelzephyrSAtk 125Lv 15 - 4
ShadowbeakSAtk 120Lv 15 - 5
SplatterinaSAtk 115Lv 22
Ranked by shot attack — the stat that scales ranged/breath skill damage. Full learner roster below.
Pals that learn Shadow Burst (28)
- Frostallion NoctSLv 15
- NecromusSLv 1
- ShadowbeakSLv 15
IncineramALv 30
Incineram NoctALv 30
Lyleen NoctALv 15- HelzephyrBLv 15
MenastingBLv 15- SplatterinaBLv 22
FelbatBLv 15
NyafiaBLv 22
Blazehowl NoctBLv 1
Pyrin NoctBLv 7
OmasculBLv 22
LoupmoonBLv 15
KatressCLv 22
TombatCLv 22
SmokieCLv 22
MaraithCLv 22
Dazzi_NoctCLv 7
CawgnitoCLv 22
LovanderDLv 15
DaedreamDLv 15
NoxDLv 15
LeezpunkDLv 15
HoocratesDLv 15
MauDLv 15
DepressoDLv 30
Effects
- Darkness+50
On hit, Shadow Burst applies Darkness +50.
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 Shadow Burst
Shadow Burst is a sustained-DPS pick — 5.5 power per second of cooldown means it earns its slot through uptime rather than burst, and rewards builds that keep the Pal alive in extended fights. It also applies darkness, so leading the rotation with it locks the target before your bigger hitters land.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow Burst good in Palworld?
Shadow Burst is a niche Dark shot skill — 55 power, 10s cooldown, 5.5 DPS-proxy. Dark hits hard against Neutral but is resisted by Dragon-type Pals. 28 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 25 more.
What is the Shadow Burst skill in Palworld?
Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it. It is a Dark-element shot skill with 55 base power and 10s cooldown, range up to 300.
How does Shadow Burst work?
Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it. It runs on a moderate 10-second cooldown — leaves room for one filler in between. On hit it applies Darkness +50.
What pals learn Shadow Burst?
28 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 25 more. Any compatible Pal can also be taught it via Dark Skill Fruit: Shadow Burst.
Where to find Shadow Burst fruit in Palworld?
The Skill Fruit for Shadow Burst (Dark Skill Fruit: Shadow Burst) 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. 28 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.