How to Catch Needoll Noct in Palworld (Location, Skills & Drops)
Needoll Noct is the Dark/Grass nocturnal variant of Needoll, and one of the eerier catches introduced in Palworld 1.0. You will only find it after dark in the arid Desert_orange_C region, where it prowls between Lv. 33 and 36. This guide covers exactly where it spawns, how to bring one home, and what its combat kit and work stats bring to your base.
Needoll Noct at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Element | Dark / Grass |
| Paldeck # | #100B |
| Partner Skill | Hug You So Much — while in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6). Does not stack. |
| Work Suitability | Planting Lv3, Gathering Lv3, Transporting Lv1 |
| Notable Drops | Fiber (1–2), Venom Gland (1) — both at 100% |
Where to Find Needoll Noct
Needoll Noct spawns in Desert_orange_C, and it only appears at night, so plan your hunt for after sundown. Wild individuals roam between Lv. 33 and 36. Exact grid coordinates are not yet documented for this spawn, so sweep the desert's open sand flats and rocky pockets once the sun goes down and the region's daytime Pals give way to Dark-types.
There is also a tribe boss variant, the alpha "Binding Spines Needoll Noct," which shares the same Lv. 33–36 band but hits considerably harder and soaks far more damage — treat it as a mini-boss rather than a casual grab.
Prefer to breed one? The combo is confirmed: Needoll + Prunelia = Needoll Noct. That gives you a reliable path to a specific Pal without waiting on the night cycle, and it is the cleanest way to farm for strong passive skills.
How to Catch Needoll Noct
- Bring a strong counter-element team. Needoll Noct is a Dark/Grass hybrid, so a Fire attacker punishes its Grass half hardest. A Dragon-type also pressures the Dark side. Avoid Neutral Pals, which Dark resists.
- Arrive at night. This variant does not spawn during the day. Set up nearby before dusk so you are ready the moment it appears.
- Weaken it into the red. Chip its HP as low as you safely can without knocking it out. Status effects that don't deal burst damage help keep it alive for the throw.
- Use high-tier spheres. At Lv. 33–36 a low-grade sphere wastes throws. Bring Hyper or Ultra Spheres to lift your capture odds.
- Throw from behind. A back-throw grants a capture-rate bonus, so circle around and aim for its back for the best chance.
- Save the alpha for last. If you want the "Binding Spines Needoll Noct" boss, catch or clear the regular spawns first and come back with a full-strength squad and a stack of spheres.
Skills & Stats
Needoll Noct's Partner Skill, Hug You So Much, keeps it useful even from your party: while it rides along, your own attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) on enemies, adding steady chip damage — though the effect does not stack.
Its signature active skills scale up nicely as it levels:
- Circle Vine (Lv.22) — Power 300
- Dark Laser (Lv.30) — Power 450
- Dark Whisp (Lv.50) — Power 600
- Wind Burst (Lv.70) — Power 600
Along the way it also learns Poison Blast (Lv.1, Power 30), Seed Mine (Lv.7, Power 120), Poison Shower (Lv.15, Power 160), and Crosswind (Lv.40, Power 500), giving it a flexible mix of Dark, Grass and poison-flavored options.
At Level 80, expect the following range depending on IVs and passives:
- HP: 3,900–4,800
- Attack: 640–802
- Defense: 470–596
Field tips:
- Slot it as a party passive for the Ivy-Covered proc, then swap to a heavier Dark hitter for burst fights.
- Its double Lv3 in Planting and Gathering makes it a strong farm-and-harvest worker back at base.
- Venom Gland drops at 100%, so repeated captures or kills are a dependable source for crafting.
- Breed via Needoll + Prunelia if you want to reroll for better passive skills instead of grinding night spawns.
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Conclusion
Needoll Noct is a rewarding night hunt: a Dark/Grass worker that farms and gathers at base while its Ivy-Covered partner skill adds pressure in the field. Bring a Fire-leaning team, high-tier spheres, and a back-throw plan — or simply breed Needoll with Prunelia — and this cracked-shell doll is yours.
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