How to Catch Solmora in Palworld (Location, Skills & Drops)
Solmora is a Water-element Pal (Paldeck #169) that swims the waters of the Palpagos Islands and the new World Tree region in Palworld 1.0. This crowned "king of the pond" doubles as a water mount and a fishing companion, making it one of the more practical catches from the 1.0 update's expanded map. Below you'll find every verified detail on where Solmora spawns, how to reel it in, and what it brings to your team.
Solmora at a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Paldeck # | #169 |
| Partner Skill | Charming Fish |
| Work Suitability | Watering Lv4 |
| Notable Drops | High Quality Pal Oil x2-3, Aquatic Pal Fluids x2 |
Where to Find Solmora
Solmora roams the Palpagos Islands both day and night as well as The World Tree in 1.0's new content. Your most reliable encounter is the Large Fishing Pond, where it appears at a 3.66% encounter rate. It also spawns from palcrystal clusters on the Sky Islands at Lv 66-67, so higher-level trainers exploring the Sunreach Sky Islands can find one there.
If you want the toughest version, hunt the alpha/tribe boss variant, the Buoyant Baron Solmora, which carries elevated stats and better catch value.
Exact spawn coordinates and level ranges for the wild population are not yet documented, and there are no confirmed breeding parent pairs for Solmora on record — so the breeding combo isn't documented yet. Catching it in the wild is currently the way to go.
How to Catch Solmora
Solmora is a Water Pal, and Water is weak to Grass and Electric on the standard Palworld type chart. Build your capture plan around that matchup.
- Bring a Grass or Electric attacker. These counter-elements chew through Solmora's Water defenses and let you drop its HP quickly without accidentally killing it.
- Whittle its HP into the low zone. The lower the health bar, the higher your capture chance — aim for a sliver of red, but ease off your heavy hitters as you close in.
- Apply a status effect if you can. Chilling or otherwise ailing the Pal boosts catch rate.
- Throw high-tier spheres. Use Hyper Spheres, Ultra Spheres, or Legendary Spheres for the best odds, especially against the Buoyant Baron Solmora alpha.
- Fight it near or on water. Since Solmora favors ponds and coastlines, position yourself so it can't slip away mid-catch.
Skills & Stats
Solmora's partner skill, Charming Fish, lets you ride it to travel across water, and while it's in your party it makes it easier to fish up talented Pals — a genuine quality-of-life edge for anyone farming high-IV catches.
Its top-tier signature skills are all Water-typed and hit hard:
- Geyser Gush (600)
- Aqua Surge (500)
- Hydro Laser (450)
- Hydro Slicer (350)
On the base, Solmora contributes Watering Lv4, making it a strong pick for irrigating berry plantations and keeping your ranch running. Its Level 80 stats land at:
- HP: 4500-5580
- Attack: 640-802
- Defense: 560-713
Practical tips:
- Keep Solmora in your active party while fishing — Charming Fish raises your odds of hooking talented Pals.
- Use it as your dedicated water mount to cross the World Tree lakes and reach Sky Island spawns faster.
- Assign it to Watering Lv4 duty at base so your farms stay hydrated without manual work.
- Farm its High Quality Pal Oil drops for crafting and fuel — a nice bonus every time you catch or defeat one.
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Conclusion
Solmora is a versatile 1.0 catch: a reliable water mount, a fishing-luck booster, and a hard-hitting Water attacker with Watering Lv4 utility on the side. Pack a Grass or Electric team, work the Large Fishing Pond or Sky Island palcrystals, and keep high-tier spheres ready for the Buoyant Baron alpha.
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