Introduction
If you're diving deep into Palworld and trying to figure out which exclusive skills pack the biggest punch, this guide is for you. We've broken down and tested a variety of pals, from early-game cuties like Chikipi to heavy hitters like Shadowbeak and Anubis. Whether you're building for raw damage or smart chaining, understanding cooldowns, hitboxes, and animation lengths can change your strategy entirely.
This guide explores how each exclusive attack performs in battle, especially during boss fights and single-target skirmishes like with Victor or Bern. Let's dive in and see which pals and skills are worth your time.
Chikipi and Early-Game Skills: Fun, But Not Game-Changers
Let’s be honest—Chikipi isn’t your go-to for DPS. While its exclusive skill has a super short cooldown, that actually works against it. If Chikipi’s already attacking with other abilities, its exclusive move often won’t activate. On top of that, it tends to move in close, which limits its usefulness.
Now, if you're just getting started, you might enjoy Kativa’s skill. It's surprisingly strong early on. You can expect around five hits per activation, and if you land those without back-to-back misses, the attack can keep chaining. It usually deals about 50% total power, which is great for low-level areas. The only downside? Kativa is a bit of a coward and will break the chain if it starts missing.
Lamball’s roll attack is a letdown, though. It stuns the user and has poor damage output. Swapping it out for something like Ear Cannon is usually the smarter move.
Mid to Endgame: Anubis, Astegon, and Other Big Players
Now let’s talk about the real contenders. Anubis has straightforward, strong single-hit skills with no multi-hits. These attacks are basic but powerful. The issue is the long animation times, which reduce its overall damage output in real-time fights, especially in group scenarios.
For these higher-level pals, you’ll notice that chaining exclusive skills becomes trickier. Long cooldowns and drawn-out animations mean you can’t always get a smooth combo going. With some support, like Serenity, you can occasionally squeeze in an extra blast, but the timing has to be perfect.
Despite that, Anubis’s attacks are still very viable, especially for one-on-one battles. You just need to be aware that animation speed directly affects DPS performance.
Shadowbeak, Divine Disaster, and Burn Effects: The Big Hitters
Moving into the top-tier pals, Shadowbeak really shines in DPS testing. One of its standout skills, Raging Flame Wave, comes close to the power of Divine Disaster. What makes it special isn’t just the damage—it’s also got a low cooldown and applies a burn effect, adding passive damage over time.
The move launches several tornadoes—six smaller ones that can each hit five times, plus a larger tornado that also hits five times. Even when used against smaller enemies like Beak-type pals, all 36 hits managed to land consistently. This makes Raging Flame Wave not just flashy, but highly effective in a practical fight.
While Shadowbeak ranks near the top, Libro still edges out the competition due to its baked-in 2.5x multiplier, which is something no exclusive skill can replicate without major trade-offs.
Phoenix Flare, Faleris, and Positional Play
Phoenix Flare, used by Faleris, is another high-damage move with potential—if you can land it properly. Against bosses like Victor, it connects well. But against Bern, its effectiveness varies depending on how you move during the fight.
That’s because Bern tends to chase the player, and many attacks (like Wall Splash, Lightning Streak, and Flare Storm) will miss if you’re constantly pulling him across the map. With Phoenix Flare, being too far away means your skill might just fizzle out. So staying in close proximity is crucial for consistent damage output.
Against larger enemies like Siena Lord and Bern, the hitboxes are forgiving. These giant pals absorb most of the hits from area-based and multi-strike moves. That’s where Divine Disaster and Raging Flame Wave earn their keep—reliable, powerful, and effective no matter the target size.
Hitbox Size and Multi-Hit Skills: What You Need to Know
One key aspect that showed up during this test was how little hitbox size affected many of these skills. That’s especially true for Raging Flame Wave—every tornado hit registered even on small targets. That’s a big win when you're trying to optimize DPS regardless of enemy size.
Multi-hit skills generally perform better in DPS tests compared to single-hit moves. While the damage per strike may be lower, the combined impact over time, especially against big targets like Siena Lord, really adds up.
This makes Divine Disaster and Raging Flame Wave top picks for battles against large bosses. They not only hit harder but hit more often, and their reliable hit registration makes them consistent damage dealers.
Faleris Against Bern and Random Tackle Risks
Using Faleris against Bern can be hit or miss—literally. Bern is a bulky pal and tends to soak up damage from multi-hit area skills like Wall Splash. But there's a catch. Bern sometimes unexpectedly flies into Aqua Burst or other player-placed attacks during a tackle.
That randomness can help or hurt you, depending on your build and timing. Even with this unpredictability, Faleris remains a solid choice thanks to its strong attack set and burn synergy.
Victor’s exclusive skills, while powerful, also come with long animation sequences. This makes them a bit clunky to chain with other fast skills. If you're relying on two Divine Disasters in a rotation, be prepared for longer gaps between combos.
Conclusion
Overall, this Palworld DPS guide reveals that exclusive skills vary widely not just in raw damage, but in how reliably they perform. Here’s a quick recap:
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Shadowbeak and Libro are at the top for consistent DPS.
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Divine Disaster and Raging Flame Wave are extremely effective against large enemies.
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Anubis has raw power but is held back by long animations.
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Faleris is great—if you position properly.
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Early-game skills like Kativa’s are good for starters but fade fast in endgame.
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Hitbox size matters less than you'd think—but animation timing and cooldowns are key.
Whether you're grinding for boss battles or trying to optimize your party, picking the right skills with the right timing can make all the difference.
FAQs:
Q1: What is the highest DPS exclusive skill in Palworld?
A1: Based on current tests, Shadowbeak’s Raging Flame Wave and Libro’s built-in 2.5x multiplier lead the DPS rankings. They offer a strong balance between damage, cooldown, and multi-hit performance.
Q2: Do hitbox sizes affect skill performance in Palworld?
A2: Generally, hitbox size has minimal impact on the top-tier skills tested. Multi-hit attacks like Raging Flame Wave perform consistently across both small and large targets.
Q3: Which Palworld skills are best for boss fights like Victor or Bern?
A3: Skills with high area damage and burn effects—like Divine Disaster and Raging Flame Wave—are best for bosses. They work especially well against large targets due to consistent multi-hit registration.
Q4: Are early-game pals like Chikipi and Kativa worth using long-term?
A4: Not really. While Kativa’s skill is powerful early on, its performance drops in later stages. Chikipi’s exclusive skill is mostly for fun and lacks competitive DPS.
Q5: How important is animation time in skill performance?
A5: Very important. Long animation times reduce overall DPS output by delaying combos and skill chaining. Pals like Anubis and Victor are strong, but their slow animations can hold them back.
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