Shadowbeak Lord Guide — Stats, Best Build & How to Catch
Everything you need to raise, ride and battle with Shadowbeak Lord in Palworld 1.0. Shadowbeak Lord is a common Electric / Electric Pal (#122) with 170 HP, 282 ATK and 137 DEF, best known for its Volt Rider partner skill.
Updated 2026-07-29
- ✓Shadowbeak Lord overview
- ✓Base stats & ratings
- ✓How to catch
- ✓Best moveset
Shadowbeak Lord overview
Shadowbeak Lord is a common electric Pal known for its volt rider ability. Frequently sighted in the Bamboo Groves. It appears most reliably around the Bamboo Groves. In combat it deals Electric-type damage and slots into a party as a common-tier Electric unit.
Base stats & ratings
HP 170 · ATK 282 · DEF 137 · Speed 121 · Ride Speed 480 · Stamina 140. Pal Stars rates Shadowbeak Lord PvE 6/10, PvP 4/10, Base 7/10 and Mount 3/10 for Palworld 1.0.
How to catch
Shadowbeak Lord has a base capture rate of 62 out of 100. Weaken it below 30% HP and use a regular Pal Sphere from behind for the best odds. Elemental advantage (Fire vs Grass, Water vs Fire, Grass vs Water, Electric vs Water, Ground vs Electric, Ice vs Dragon, Dark vs Neutral, Dragon vs Dragon) speeds the weaken step.
Best moveset
Shadowbeak Lord learns 4 active moves in Palworld 1.0. The strongest rotation is Vine Whip, Umbral Lance, Rock Blast. Pair the highest-power Electric move with a same-type STAB partner so both slots benefit from Electric-boosting passives.
Work suitabilities & base role
Shadowbeak Lord is tagged for Generating Electricity. Slot it into a base loop that stacks its highest work value — for example, an power generator array line — and give it the Workaholic + Serious passives to squeeze out extra work speed.
Partner skill & mount notes
Shadowbeak Lord's partner skill "Volt Rider" activates while it rides on your shoulder or is deployed. Its ride speed of 480 makes it a support-only rider — better as a base worker than a full-time mount.