Palworld’s Shadowbeak is considered as one of the strongest Pals to exist in the current game. Shadowbeak is the best Dark-type combat Pal that you can have, and an excellent flying mount. Shadowbeak is tagged as #107 in the Paldeck. Being a Dark type Pal, they are resistant to Neutral types and weak to Dragon types, so make sure to bring a Dragon type pal when fighting against one. Read ahead as we share the locations on where Shadowbeak can be captured, how to breed for one in Palworld, along with insights into its drops, skills, and stats.
Where to find Shadowbeak in Palworld?
To find Shadowbeak, head to the No.3 Wildlife Sanctuary which is at the northeastern corner of the map. This sanctuary is east of the Dessicated Dessert. Use the teleport point at Deep Sand Dunes, then fly northeast with your mount to reach this island quickly, or you can also use a swimming Pal like Azurobe. Just circle around the area as they randomly spawn.
How to breed Shadowbeak in Palworld?
Shadowbeaks can be obtained by breeding one male and one female Shadowbeak, and can be bred from the following combinations:
- Shadowbeak(♂) + Shadowbeak(♀) = Shadowbeak
- Kitsun + Astegon = Shadowbeak
If you want to get Shadowbeak early you can breed Shadowbeak in Palworld by combining Kitsun and Astegon. To get Kitsun and Astegon here are the best (parent) breeding combos:
| Kitsun | Astegon |
|---|---|
| Lamball + Helzephyr | Elizabee + Blazamut |
| Cattiva + Grizzbolt | Cryolinx + Helzephyr |
| Chikipi +Astegon | Pyrin Noct + Suzaku |
| Penking + Rooby | Beakon + Paladius |
Shadowbeak Stats
Here are Shadowbeak’s stats and key attributes such as its health, defense, stamina, and various attack capabilities:
- HP: 120
- Defense: 140
- Stamina: 250
- Support: 90
- Melee Attack: 130
- Shot Attack: 120
- Crafting Speed: 100
- Running Speed: 850
- Slow Walk Speed: 80
- Sprinting Speed: 1200
Shadowbeak Skills
| Active Skill | Level Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Air Cannon | Lv 1 | Quickly fires a burst of highly pressurized air. |
| Dark Ball | Lv 7 | Unleashes a sphere of darkness that slowly tracks down the enemy. |
| Shadow Burst | Lv 15 | Quickly discharges dark energy, damaging those around it. |
| Spirit Flame | Lv 22 | Fires three balls of malice that pursue an enemy. |
| Nightmare Ball | Lv 30 | Creates a giant ball of darkness and hurls it at an enemy. |
| Divine Disaster | Lv 40 | Charges forward while generating orbs of light that automatically capture enemies. The orbs automatically capture enemies, before releasing a barrage of lasers. |
| Dark Laser | Lv 50 | Charges dark energy to blast enemies with a powerful beam. |
| Modified DNA | Partner Skill | Can be ridden as an flying mount. Enhances Dark attacks while mounted. |
Shadowbeak is a mountable flying pal which makes it a good companion for traveling through the skies. Its partner skill, Modified DNA, increases the Dark damage both the Shadowbeak and the player deal when mounted by a player.
Shadowbeak has an exclusive skill known as the Divine Disaster which generates orbs of light that capture enemies and keep them still for the follow-up laser barrage, making this Pal useful for encounters that could benefit some crowd controlling.
If you’re fighting Shadowbeak, focus on being agile to dodge its attacks effectively. Keep a close eye on your Pal and recall them if needed to avoid taking unnecessary damage. Additionally, maintain constant movement throughout the encounter, sidestep or dodge at the last moment, or keep running around to avoid getting hit.
Shadowbeak Drops
Shadowbeak can drop the following items when hunted:
- Carbon Fiber
- Innovative Technical Manual
- Pal Metal Ingot
Shadowbeak is a rare creature in the game. Understanding the process of obtaining Shadowbeak is the key to successfully adding this formidable Pal to your roster. As you progress, you’ll eventually face Victor and Shadowbeak in a final boss fight at the Tower of the PAL Genetic Research Unit. So owning one mid-game can provide a significant advantage, especially when preparing for the ultimate endgame challenge.