How do Palworld passives work?

Wondering how Palworld passives work? In Palworld, passive skills contribute significantly to the effectiveness of the Pals you capture, and they play a vital role in battles and other activities. In this guide, we will take you through Palworld passives and how they work.

Despite the name, these Palworld skills are not always advantageous; some may even decrease a Pal's stats. All Pals in the Paldeck have different passives, and they're more like traits. You'll need a clear understanding of how they work if you want to make the most out of your Pals and their incredible powers.

Before we dive into the guide, you might want to know how to remove the wanted status in Palworld. Also, don't forget to check out one of the most important things you need to know before you set out in Palworld, how to catch Pals.

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How do Palworld passives work?

Upon catching your first Starter Pal, you'll discover its various Skills, including passive ones. Unlike active skills that grant new abilities, passive skills are traits that can either enhance or degrade your Pal's stats.

Palworld boasts over 60 unique Passive Skills, each having three levels. These skills are integrated into your Pals' stats, and you can check them out by visiting the Pal Box in your base.

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How to view Palworld passives

To take a look at your Pals' stats, you'll need to open the Pal Box Management Menu and select the Pal you want to examine. You'll find both the active and passive skills of your Pal here. Some of the passives are useful, while others aren't.

Palworld passives can influence the outcome of battles and enhance your base in a number of different ways. When preparing for a battle or assigning tasks, make sure to choose the right Pal based on the passives that align with your objectives.

All Pals possess different sets of passives, which are randomised upon capture. The diversity of traits necessitates that you carefully consider which Pals you should select for your party. The Party tab in your inventory also shows you your Pal's active, companion, and passive skills.

Passive skills are categorised into three tiers, with higher tiers providing greater bonuses or debuffs. Take note of these tiers, as the higher the level, the more the passive will affect your Pal's performance.

While captured Pals have random passive skills, you can exert some control over trait selection through breeding. Breeding multiple Pals with the passives that you want can enable you to pass down their passives to the offspring. Thus, you can gain some control over the passives, and use your selectively-bred Pal to win your battles for you.

That's everything you need to know about Palworld passives and how they work. Before you go, feel free to take a look at how to breed Pals in Palworld. Also, did you know that Palworld already has a ridiculous Pokémon mod available? Check it out now.