Best Active Skills Tier List

Best Active Skills in Palworld. Check tier list of the best Pal attacks, best mount skill for combat, partner skills, best attacks against bosses, cooldown time (CT) and more!

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Best Active Skills With High Damage Output

Damage output = Damage per skill

Best Skill Simplified Chart

	Seed Mine Fire Ball Blizzard Spike Hydro Laser Dark Laser Solar Blast Divine Disaster Beam Comet Rock Lance Pal Blast Lightning Bolt
	Ground Smash Ignis Rage Volcanic Burst Phoenix Flare Dragon Meteor Lightning Strike Kerauno Twin Spears Spear Thrust Frost Burst Lightning Streak

SS Tier Active Move

Move	Skill Fruit/Advantages
Seed Mine	Skill Fruit Available - Place seeds that explode when touched. - Exhibits super high firepower with multiple hits. - It has a wide range of effect and can be used in many situations.
Fire Ball	Skill Fruit Available - An attack that unleashes a massive fireball. - Hit targets deal multiple explosions. - CT is long but super powerful.
Blizzard Spike	Skill Fruit Available - Releases an ice block with freezing effect to attack targets. - Can output extremely high power with every hit. - Has wide range and quick movement.
Hydro Laser	Skill Fruit Available - An attack that emits Water with high damage. - Slow movement but ultra firepower. - High maneuverability and great against multiple enemies.
Dark Laser	Skill Fruit Available - Shoots dark beams that penetrate through targets. - Slow movement but the firepower is extreme. - High adaptability in changing direction and great against multiple enemies.
Solar Blast	Skill Fruit Available - Transmitting a beam of penetrating light. - Slow movement, but it has super firepower. - It has high annihilative power and can change direction effectively.
Divine Disaster	Skill Fruit Not Available - Create a light orb after charging forward - Light balls automatically attack. - The CT is long but is super powerful.
Beam Comet	Skill Fruit Not Available - Emit countless tracking beams. - It's a dragon skill that can inflict burns. - The CT is long but is super powerful.
Rock Lance	Skill Fruit Available - It raises the ground to attack. - Excellent range and accuracy. - CT is long but is extremely powerful.
Pal Blast	Skill Fruit Available - It emits a powerful beam that penetrates through. - Movement is slow, but the firepower is extremely high. - It can change direction and great against multiple enemies.
Lightning Bolt	Skill Fruit Available - A beam delivering penetrating electric shock. - Slow movement but has ultra firepower - High maneuverability and great against multiple enemies.

S Tier Active Move

Move	Skill Fruit with Neutral/Strong Point
Ground Smash	Skill Fruit Not Available - Jump up and attack upon landing. - Wide-ranging shockwaves are generated. - CT is long but super powerful.
Ignis Rage	Skill Fruit Available - Explosive attack from the ground - Wide range and easy to hit. - It has a burning effect.
Volcanic Burst	Skill Fruit Not Available - Attack with a column of fire that inflicts burning. - Excellent range and ease of hitting the target. - It has the effect of lifting enemies.
Phoenix Flare	Skill Fruit Not Available - Attack with Dragon Coil and a charge. - Excellent firepower upon multiple hits. - It has a burning effect.
Dragon Meteor	Skill Fruit Available - An attack that unleashes multiple meteorites. - Capable of attacking over a wide area. - Excellent firepower upon multiple hits.
"> Lightning Strike	Skill Fruit Available - Lightning strike attack after charging. - Movement is slow but boasts high firepower. - It has a paralyzing effect.
Kerauno	Skill Fruit Not Available - Attacks with a lightning spear from above. - Attacks are more likely to hit. - Has a paralyzing effect.
Twin Spears	Skill Fruit Not Available - Continuously attack while advancing. - The firepower during multiple hits is excellent. - Be careful as you can't move when using.
Spear Thrust	Skill Fruit Not Available - High-damage charging attack. - Use a shield to block attacks while charging. - Can move at high speed.
Frost Burst	Skill Fruit Not Available - Attack with an ice pillar that inflicts freezing. - Excellent range and accuracy of hitting the target - Has the effect of lifting enemies up
Lightning Streak	Skill Fruit Available - Attack with paralyzing electric discharge - Can unleash massive firepower with every hit - The skill has fast movement.

Best Active Skills With High DPS

DPS=Damage per second

Best High DPS Active Skills List

	Wind Cutter Spark Blast Dragon Cannon Ignis Blast Poison Blast Hydro Jet
	Air Cannon Sand Blast Aqua Gun Seed Mine Acid Rain Icicle Cutter

SS Tier Active Move

Move	Skill Fruit/Advantages
Wind Cutter	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that releases a slicing blade of wind. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement. - DPS (Damage Per Second) during continuous firing is top class.
Spark Blast	Skill Fruit Available - Fires multiple electric bullets that inflict paralysis. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement. - The DPS (Damage Per Second) during continuous firing is top class.
Dragon Cannon	Skill Fruit Available - An attack that releases exploding orbs. - Easy to use with low cast time and low recovery time. - DPS during rapid fire is top-tier.
Ignis Blast	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that releases fire bullets that inflict burns. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement - Best-in-class DPS during continuous firing.
Poison Blast	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that releases poison-infused spheres. - Easy to handle with low CT and low recovery time. - DPS during rapid fire is top-tier.
Hydro Jet	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that quickly releases water orbs. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement. - The DPS during rapid fire is top-tier.

S Tier Active Move

Move	Skill Fruit/Advantages
Air Cannon	Skill Fruit Available - Attack with a penetrating air cannon. - Easy to handle with low CT and fast movement. - High DPS during rapid fire.
Sand Blast	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that releases mud balls. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement. - High DPS during rapid fire.
Aqua Gun	Skill Fruit Available - Attack that releases Water spheres. - Easy to handle with low CT + fast movement. - High DPS during continuous firing.
Seed Mine	Skill Fruit Available - Setting up seeds that explode upon touch. - Deal high firepower with multiple hits. - The AOE range is wide and can be used in many situations.
Acid Rain	Skill Fruit Available - Attack with a rain of poison infliction. - Capable of delivering high firepower with every hit. - Easier to hit due to homing capability.
Icicle Cutter	Skill Fruit Available - Area attack with Ice blades. - Easy to handle with fast movement. - Has a freezing effect.

Best Active Skills Buffs

Best Partner Skills

Partner Skills That Strengthen Specific Pal

Pal/Move	Effects
Gorirat Full-Power Gorilla Mode	- Attack power +50% (maximum 200%) - Duration: 30 seconds - CT: 58 seconds
Elizabee Queen Bee Command	- Strengthened by the number of Beegardes in party. - Attack +0% (up to 8% maximum).
Beegarde Worker Bee	- Strengthen Elizabee - Attack/Defense +12% (up to 24% maximum)
Sweepa King of Fluff	- Enhanced by number of Swee - Attack +0% (up to 8%)
Swee Fluffy	- Enhance Sweepa - Attack/Defense+12% (maximum 24%)

*The effects on Beegarde and Swee can be stacked.

Partner Skills That Increases Pal Stats

Fire	Rooby: Tiny Spark Kelpsea Ignis: Lava Spout
Grass	Bristla: Princess Gaze
Water	Kelpsea: Aqua Spout
Electric	Sparkit: Static Electricity
Ground	Dumud: Soil Improver
Ice	Foxcicle: Aurora Guide
Dark	Hoocrates: Dark Knowledge
Neutral	Ribbuny: Skilled Fingers Cremis: Fluffy Wool

*Can be stacked

The mentioned partner skill activates just by having them in your party. Choose which Pal to have in your party depending on the Element of your Pals.

Partner Skills That Enhances Attack While Riding

Fire	Jormuntide Ignis: Stormbringer Lava Dragon Suzaku: Wings of Flame
Grass	Dinossom: Fragrant Dragon
Water	Suzaku Aqua: Wings of Water
Electric	Dinossom Lux: Thunder Dragon
Ice	Frostallion: Ice Steed
Dragon	Quivern: Sky Dragon's Affection
Dark	Frostallion Noct: Black Steed Shadowbeak: Modified DNA
Neutral	Grintale: Plump Body

The above partner skill enhances the attack of the specified element while riding a Pal. If you choose any of the Pals in the list, make sure you prioritize the specified element when choosing what attacks you want them to learn.

Best Passive Skills

Passive Skills That Enhances Attacks

Skill Name	Effect
Musclehead	Attack +30%, Work Speed -50%
Legend	Attack +20%, Defense +20%, Movement Speed increases 15%
Ferocious	Attack +20%
Lucky	Attack +15%, Work Speed +15%
Hooligan	Attack +15%, Work Speed -10%
Brave	Attack +10%

Passive Skills That Enhance Elemental Damage

Skill Name	Effect
Flame Emperor	20% increase to Fire attack damage
Spirit Emperor	20% increase to Grass attack damage
Lord of the Sea	20% increase to Water attack damage
Lord of Lightning	20% increase to Lightning attack damage
Earth Emperor	20% increase to Ground attack damage
Ice Emperor	20% increase to Ice attack damage
Divine Dragon	20% increase to Dragon attack damage
Lord of the Underworld	20% increase to Dark attack damage
Celestial Emperor	20% increase to Neutral attack damage
Pyromaniac	10% increase to Fire attack damage
Fragrant Foliage	10% increase to Grass attack damage
Hydromaniac	10% increase to Water attack damage
Capacitor	10% increase to Lightning attack damage
Power of Gaia	10% increase to Ground attack damage
Coldblooded	10% increase to Ice attack damage
Blood of the Dragon	10% increase to Dragon attack damage
Veil of Darkness	10% increase to Dark attack damage
Zen Mind	10% increase to Neutral attack damage

To maximize firepower, you definitely want these passive skills that significantly enhances damage output and elemental damage.

How To Choose Skills

Skills With High Damage Output Are Powerful

This is an aggressive strategy that uses skills with considerable firepower and once you've exhausted all skills with one Pal, switch to another and utilize theirs. So try to focus Pals primarily on mastering high-power moves.

Combine Two Low CT Skills With One High CT Skill

When planning what skills your Pals should have, prioritize having the quickest attacks. By combining two low cooldown (CT) skills with one high cooldown (CT) skill, you can achieve a well-balanced and consistently high Damage over Time for any situation.

Consider Element Damage Bonus

When using skills that match the Pal's type, you benefit from a damage boost, amplifying the effectiveness of the skill. Make sure to strategically align the Pal's type with the skill's element to maximize damage.

Sometimes Combining Different Elements May Be Stronger

In some cases it is better to inflict status debuffs on enemies or attack with their weakness element rather than sticking to the same element attacks. Keep that in mind when choosing skills for your Pals.

Some Elements Grant Strong Status Debuffs

Some elements have the effect of inflicting powerful status ailments. There are significant benefits to learning moves of Elements that can inflict ongoing damage or restrict enemy actions through status abnormalities.

Elements And Features That Inflict Powerful Status Abnormalities

Fire	- Causes burns and causes continuous damage for a certain period of time. - Can exploit Grass and Ice element weaknesses.
Grass	- Shoots vines that entangle and restrict target's movement for a certain period of time.
Electric	- Shocks and immobilizes target for a certain period of time
Ice	- Freezes and immobilizes target for a certain period of time.

Criteria Breakdown

Maximizing Damage Output

This is given high importance among the evaluation criteria as high Damage over Time means attacking Bosses efficiently and other times you want to deal high damage to multiple enemies at once.

Inflicting Status Debuffs Are A Plus

Skills with additional effects like the ability to inflict status ailments, penetrate, or push back enemies are also taken into consideration.

Skills Need To Be Easy To Handle

Because how the character moves during their skills can greatly affect their ability to deal damage and the risk of taking damage, these movements are also considered as part of the evaluation criteria.

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