How to Catch Dandilord in Palworld (Location, Skills & Drops)
Dandilord is a Grass/Dark Pal introduced in the Palworld 1.0 update (launched July 10, 2026), and you will find it lurking among the toxic mists of the World Tree region. As a dual-element planter and poison specialist, it is one of the most sought-after captures in the new endgame zones. This guide covers exactly where it spawns, how to catch it, and everything its combat kit brings to your team.
Dandilord at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Element | Grass / Dark |
| Paldeck # | #194 |
| Partner Skill | Mist Stalwart |
| Work Suitability | Planting Lv8, Handiwork Lv6, Medicine Production Lv6, Gathering Lv5, Transporting Lv3 |
| Notable Drops | Giant Pal Soul, Ancient Civilization Core, Venom Gland (4-5) |
Where to Find Dandilord
Dandilord makes its home at the Rotmist Root in the World Tree area, where it appears as the field boss Bewitching Lurker Dandilord at Lv. 78 (alpha). Exact map coordinates are not yet documented on the Paldeck page, so use the Rotmist Root landmark as your anchor and sweep the surrounding toxic-mist pockets.
The toxic gas that blankets this region is a real threat — a single Dandilord in your party (via its Partner Skill) nullifies the gas entirely, which makes catching your first one a major quality-of-life upgrade for farming the zone afterward.
For breeding, the confirmed combo is Dandilord + Dandilord = Dandilord, so once you own a pair you can reliably produce eggs to roll for stronger passives and IVs rather than re-fighting the alpha each time.
How to Catch Dandilord
- Bring a strong counter-element team. Dandilord is Grass/Dark: its Grass half is weak to Fire, and its Dark half is weak to Dragon. A squad built around Fire and Dragon damage will chew through its HP fastest.
- Come poison-ready. Its attacks lean heavily on Poison. Stock antidotes, or better yet, capture a lower-level Dandilord first so its immunity aura protects the rest of your party during the alpha fight.
- Whittle it down — don't delete it. As with every capture, lower HP means higher catch rates. Chip the alpha into the red, then stop attacking before it faints.
- Throw high-tier spheres. At Lv. 78 this is an endgame target, so use Ultra or Legendary Spheres for a realistic shot.
- Aim for the back throw. Landing a sphere from behind the Pal grants a catch-rate bonus — reposition before you commit your best spheres.
Skills & Stats
Partner Skill — Mist Stalwart: When activated, the player's attacks inflict Poison (2~6). While Dandilord is in your party, it grants the player and party Pals immunity to Poison and nullifies the effects of toxic gas in the World Tree area.
Signature active skills:
- Dark Laser (450)
- Dark Whisp (600)
- Poison Promenade (700) — exclusive, unlocks at Lv. 50
- Toxic Dance (800) — exclusive, unlocks at Lv. 70
Its full active pool also includes Dark Cannon (70), Seed Mine (120), Circle Vine (300), and Wind Burst (600), giving you flexible Grass and Dark coverage across every tier.
Level 80 stats:
- HP: 5,900 – 7,400
- Attack: 910 – 1,153
- Defense: 710 – 908
Away from combat, Dandilord is a base powerhouse. Planting Lv8 makes it one of the better farmhands in the game, and it doubles up with Medicine Production Lv6 and Handiwork Lv6 to keep your infirmary and crafting benches running.
Field tips:
- Catch a spare Dandilord purely for its poison-immunity aura — it turns World Tree farming from a hazard run into a stroll.
- Assign it to a Plantation and a Medicine bench; its Lv8 Planting plus Lv6 Medicine Production covers two chores with one Pal.
- Save Toxic Dance (Power 800) for the alpha fights where its exclusive skills genuinely out-damage anything you'd swap in.
- Farm the alpha for Ancient Civilization Cores and Venom Glands — both are staples for endgame ammo and upgrades.
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Conclusion
Dandilord rewards the effort of a World Tree expedition with elite Planting, strong dual-element skills, and a Partner Skill that makes the entire region trivial to farm. Bring Fire and Dragon damage, come poison-ready, and secure at least one for your base roster. Once you have a breeding pair, you can chase the perfect passives at your own pace.
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