Roujay is a Dark-element Pal introduced in Palworld's 1.0 update, and you'll find it prowling the shadowy canopy of the World Tree region. This sly, crested flyer doubles as a rideable aerial mount and a potent Dark nuker, making it one of the more desirable catches in the new endgame zones. Below you'll find exactly where it spawns, how to bring it down safely, and what it brings to your team.

 

Roujay at a Glance

 

Attribute	Detail
Element	Dark
Paldeck #	#177
Partner Skill	Dark-Nester — rideable flying mount; +50% damage to Blind-afflicted enemies while in party
Work Suitability	Gathering Lv5, Transporting Lv5
Notable Drops	Leather (3-4), Ruby (1-2)

 

Where to Find Roujay

 

 

    Roujay lives in the World Tree region, one of Palworld 1.0's new endgame areas. It populates two spawners in that zone — worldtree_9_03_C and worldtree_9_13_M — so patrol the canopy and shaded groves around those points to trigger encounters.

 

    There's also a tougher alpha/boss variant called Pitch Black Pilferer Roujay, which appears at level 74-78. Expect a much deeper HP pool and heavier hits than a wild Roujay, so come prepared.

 

    Exact map coordinates aren't shown on the current Paldeck page, and Roujay's breeding parent combos aren't documented yet — for now, catching it in the World Tree is the reliable route. Beyond the confirmed Leather and Ruby, players have also mentioned occasional World Tree Holy Water and Ancient Relics as possible drops, though those aren't officially locked in.

 

How to Catch Roujay

 

1. Bring a strong counter-element team. On the standard Palworld type chart, Dark takes extra damage from Dragon-element attacks, so lead with a Dragon Pal or Dragon-type weapon to wear Roujay down fast.
2. Whittle its HP into the low red. The higher Roujay's level (and especially the level 74-78 alpha), the harder it is to catch — chip it down without landing a kill.
3. Exploit Blind. If you can inflict Blind, Roujay's own Dark-Nester synergy hints at how central the status is to this Pal — and weakened, disoriented targets are easier to secure.
4. Use high-tier spheres. At this level range, pack Ultra or Legendary Spheres for a realistic catch rate. Lower tiers will bounce off.
5. Throw from behind. A back-throw grants a catch-rate bonus, so circle behind Roujay before you release the sphere.
6. Save your stock for the alpha. The Pitch Black Pilferer is a single high-value target — bank a stack of premium spheres before engaging.

 

Practical tips:

• Fight in daylight or with a torch handy — the World Tree canopy is dark, and Dark-type packs love to swarm.
• Roujay flies, so a ranged Dragon weapon beats chasing it on foot.
• Don't over-commit damage on a low-HP Roujay; a stray Dark Laser from its allies can finish the job and cost you the catch.
• Bring cured status items — Blind and Dark ailments fly around freely in this zone.

 

Skills & Stats

 

 

    Roujay's partner skill, Dark-Nester, lets you ride it as a flying mount and, while it's in your party, boosts your and your Pals' damage to Blind-afflicted enemies by 50% — a strong multiplier for any team that can reliably apply Blind.

 

    Its top signature skills are heavy Dark hitters: Dark Whisp (600), Dark Laser (450), Apocalypse (400), and Nightmare Ball (300). Roujay's full active roster also includes Umbral Surge (60), Dark Cannon (70), Dark Arrow (120), and Air Blade (160), and it carries a CombiRank of 530.

 

 

    At Level 80, Roujay lands at roughly HP 5300-6620, Attack 790-997, and Defense 620-791 — an offense-leaning statline that rewards its aggressive Dark kit. For base duties it offers Gathering Lv5 and Transporting Lv5, so it earns its keep hauling and harvesting when it isn't in your combat lineup.

 

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Conclusion

 

    Roujay is a standout 1.0 catch: a rideable Dark flyer with a Blind-amplifying partner skill and a punishing signature kit. Patrol the World Tree spawners with a Dragon-type team and a stock of high-tier spheres, and you'll add both a versatile mount and a heavy hitter to your roster.

 

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