Elements are one of the core gameplay mechanics of Palworld, being an innate part of a Pal that affects their behaviour and how they function in certain situations, such as in battle.
Each Pal has either one or two elements. For example, 
Dazzi is a Pal with the 
Electric element, while 
Relaxaurus is a Pal that has both the 
Dragon and 
Water elements.
Available Elements[]
There are currently 9 elements in the game:
Elemental Effectiveness[]
It is a relationships between different elements and how they affect the damage dealt in combat. It's a crucial aspect of strategic gameplay, allowing you to exploit enemy weaknesses and minimize your own vulnerabilities. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
Type of Effectiveness[]
- Super Effective: When you use a move of an element that is strong against your opponent's element, it deals 150% damage. For example, using a
Water attack on a Fire-type Pal would be super effective. - Neutral: If your move's element has no inherent advantage or disadvantage against the opponent, it deals 100% damage. This is the standard case for most matchups.
- Not Effective: When your move's element is weak against the opponent's element, it deals only 50% damage. For example, using a Ground attack on a Grass-type Pal would be not effective.
Elemental Chart[]
Each Pal possesses an elemental affinity, and each element has elements that it is strong or weak against.
Elemental attacks deal more damage to elements they are strong against and less damage to elements they are weak against.In-game Survival Guide description about "Elements"
Dual Elements[]
Many Pals have two elements, inheriting strength and weaknesses from both. A Dragon/ Electric Pal would be strong against 
Dark and Water type attacks but weak against 
Ice and 
Ground type attacks.
Additional Factors[]
While effectiveness is crucial, other factors like individual Pal stats, movesets, and abilities can also influence damage.
Utilizing Effectiveness[]
Understanding effectiveness is essential for building effectiveness teams. By strategically choosing Pals based on your opponents' elements, you can significantly increase your damage output and gain an advantage in battle.
Here are some additional details that might be helpful:
- Critical Hits: Regardless of effectiveness, critical hits deal double damage.
- Status Effects: Some moves can inflict status effects like burn or poison, which can further weaken opponents or benefit your team.
For more information visit Status Conditions