Status Ailments
Complete guide to Palworld status ailments: burn, drench, vine, shock, freeze, mud, blind, and poison — each with its effect and counter strategy.
8 combat status effects and how to counter them
What Are Status Ailments?
Status ailments are temporary combat effects applied by certain pal active skills. They can hinder movement, reduce damage, prevent actions, or deal damage over time. Understanding each ailment and its counter is essential for combat strategy.
8 Status Ailments
There are 8 status ailments in Palworld, each tied to an element. Below is a table of all ailments with their effects and counters.
| Ailment | Effect | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Burn | Fire damage over time; reduces attack power | Water-element skills extinguish the burn |
| Drench | Soaked with water; increases electric damage taken | Grass-element skills absorb the water |
| Vine | Entangled by vines; restricts movement | Fire-element skills burn away the vines |
| Shock | Paralyzed by electricity; may prevent actions | Ground-element skills ground the charge |
| Freeze | Frozen solid; cannot act | Fire-element skills melt the ice |
| Mud | Covered in mud; reduces accuracy | Water-element skills wash off the mud |
| Blind | Vision obscured; greatly reduces accuracy | Wait for it to expire or use healing skills |
| Poison | Poison damage over time | Use antidote medicine or healing skills |
Counter Strategy
Each status ailment has an elemental counter. Using the right element to remove an ailment can turn the tide of battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are status ailments?
Temporary combat effects applied by certain pal active skills. They hinder movement, reduce damage, prevent actions, or deal damage over time.
How many status ailments are there?
There are 8: burn, drench, vine, shock, freeze, mud, blind, and poison. Each is tied to a specific element.
How do I remove a burn?
Use a Water-element skill on the afflicted pal to extinguish the burn and stop the damage over time.
How do I remove freeze?
Use a Fire-element skill to melt the ice. A frozen pal cannot act, so removing it quickly is critical.
How do I remove poison?
Use antidote medicine or a healing skill. Poison deals damage over time, so treat it promptly.
Can I use status ailments offensively?
Yes! Inflicting ailments on enemies is a powerful strategy. Burn and poison deal damage over time, while freeze and shock can disable opponents.