Updated August 7, 2026

Dark · Shot

Shadow Burst

Power 80CD 4sDPS 20.0Range 30038 Pals

Shadow Burst is a Dark-element shot skill in Palworld with power 80 and a 4-second cooldown. 38 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
Spammable
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. 38 Pals also learn it natively (see list below).

How Shadow Burst stacks up

Power: #23 of 29 in Dark Shot
DPS: #156 of 310 across all skills
Cooldown: #51 of 310 across all skills
Range: #296 of 310 across all skills

Best Pals for Shadow Burst (by SAtk)

1NecromusSAtk 145Lv 1
2Frostallion NoctSAtk 140Lv 15
3HelzephyrSAtk 125Lv 15
4HelzephyrSAtk 125Lv 15
5ShadowbeakSAtk 120Lv 15

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

Pals that learn Shadow Burst (38)

Effects

Darkness+50

On hit, Shadow Burst applies Darkness +50.

Closest comparable skills

Skill	Power	CD	DPS	Range
Toxic Dance	800	30s	26.7	2000
Psycho Gravity	700	30s	23.3	300
Dark Root	700	30s	23.3	5000
Dark Nova	700	30s	23.3	2000
Lantern Flame	650	30s	21.7	4000

When to use Shadow Burst

Shadow Burst is a sustained-DPS pick — 20.0 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 — 80 power, 4s cooldown, 20.0 DPS-proxy. Dark hits hard against Neutral but is resisted by Dragon-type Pals. 38 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 35 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 80 base power and 4s cooldown, range up to 300.

How does Shadow Burst work?

Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it. It runs on a short 4-second cooldown — fits into rotation between heavier hitters. On hit it applies Darkness +50.

What pals learn Shadow Burst?

38 Pals learn it natively, including Frostallion Noct, Necromus, Shadowbeak, plus 35 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. 38 Pals also learn it natively as you level them up.