Shadowbeak at a Glance
Shadowbeak is a Dark-type Pal in Palworld known for its unique Partner Skill, Modified DNA. This page provides complete Shadowbeak information, including stats, skills, acquisition methods, breeding details, drops, and other database information.
Quick Facts
- Paldeck No.
- #121
- Element
- Dark
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Size
- Large
- Rideable
- ✅ Yes
- Flying Mount
- ✅ Yes
- Partner Skill
- Dark Arrow
Stats
Work Suitability
Shadowbeak's base work abilities. Higher levels = faster work speed.
No work suitability — this Pal is purely for combat or riding.
Is Shadowbeak Worth Using?
✅ Yes — Shadowbeak is one of the best Dark-type flying mounts. With Speed 180 and ATK 180, it's a balanced offensive powerhouse. The Dark Arrow partner skill lets it transform into a piercing projectile — unique mobility that no other flying mount offers.
Key Strengths
- Speed 180 + ATK 180 — balanced offensive powerhouse for combat and exploration
- Dark Arrow transforms into a piercing projectile — unique mobility attack
- Dark type gives advantage over Neutral Pals in PvP and PvE
- Flying mount with strong combat presence — dual-purpose
Weaknesses & Limitations
- Weak against Dragon-type attacks
- No work suitability — pure combat and riding Pal
- Defense 110 — relatively fragile for a Legendary
- BP 60 makes breeding extremely difficult — only top-tier parents work
Verdict
For players who want a fast, hard-hitting Dark mount with a unique mobility skill, Shadowbeak is a top-tier pick. For pure speed, Jetragon is the fastest flyer — but lacks Dark Arrow's piercing attack. For Ice-element crowd control, Frostallion offers Absolute Zero AOE freeze. For ground combat + base kindling, Blazamut is the better choice. If you need base utility, look elsewhere — Shadowbeak belongs in your party, not your base.
Skills & Abilities
Partner Skill: Dark Arrow
Can be ridden as a flying mount. Transforms into a dark arrow that pierces through everything.
| Skill | Element | Power | Cooldown | Learn Lv |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Shot | Neutral | 85 | 8s | Lv 1 |
| Air Cannon | Neutral | 50 | 4s | Lv 7 |
| Body Slam | Neutral | 80 | 12s | Lv 15 |
How to Get Shadowbeak
Method 1: Wild Capture
Shadowbeak spawns as a Lv 50 field boss at Shadowbeak's Domain (night, mountain areas). It also appears as a rare wild spawn in Wildlife Sanctuary No. 3 (around coordinates 528, 526), northeast of the Deep Sand Dunes area. The Sanctuary spawn is not guaranteed — loop around the island and check every spawn point.
Recommended Preparation
- Level: 45+ (50 recommended)
- Spheres: Ancient Spheres — higher-tier spheres strongly recommended for this rare catch
- Strategy: A capture from behind gives better odds than a front-facing throw
- Counter Pals: Bring Dragon-type Pals — Dark is weak to Dragon. Jetragon is the ideal counter.
Method 2: Breeding
Shadowbeak has a Breeding Power of 60, making it one of the hardest Pals to breed — only top-tier Legendary parents can produce it. Check the Breeding Calculator for current combinations.
🧬 Find all 45+ breeding paths for Shadowbeak.
Best Shadowbeak Build
Shadowbeak can be built for two roles. The Combat build maximizes its high ATK — the Speed build turns Speed 180 into unmatched flight traversal.
COMBAT DPS Dark Arrow Striker
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| Legend | +20% ATK, +20% DEF, +15% speed |
| Musclehead | +30% ATK, -50% work speed |
| Ferocious | +20% ATK |
| Hooligan | +15% ATK, -10% work speed |
Total: +85% ATK. Shadowbeak has no work suitability so the work speed penalties are irrelevant. Dark Arrow + this build shreds Neutral-type bosses and PvP targets.
SPEED MOUNT Exploration & Fast Travel
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| Swift | +30% movement speed |
| Runner | +20% movement speed |
| Nimble | +10% movement speed |
| Legend | +20% ATK, +20% DEF, +15% speed |
+75% total speed. Combined with base Speed 180, Shadowbeak rivals Jetragon for map traversal while offering Dark Arrow's unique piercing mobility.
🧬 Passives are inherited through breeding. Use the Breeding Calculator to trace a path from a Pal that already has your desired passive.
How to Breed Shadowbeak — All Breeding Combinations
Shadowbeak has a breeding power of 130. Below are the easiest parent pairs that produce Shadowbeak, ranked by how easy the parents are to obtain.
| Parent 1 | Parent 2 | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Blazamut | Frostallion | 🟠 Hard |
| Cave Bat | Cryolinx | 🟠 Hard |
🧬 Find all 45+ breeding paths for Shadowbeak with the Breeding Calculator.
Drops
| Item | Drop Rate | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | 100% | 1–2 |
Best Uses for Shadowbeak
Based on our decision scoring system, Shadowbeak excels at:
Combat
95/100- 180 Attack — strong combat presence
- 180 Speed — fast and efficient
Flying Mount
90/100- 180 Attack — strong combat presence
- 180 Speed — fast and efficient
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