Introduction
In Palworld, breeding powerful Pals isn’t just fun—it’s the smartest way to grow your team and build efficient strategies. And when it comes to powerful Pals, few compare to Necromus. This dark, wolf-like Pal is one of the strongest combat units in the game and a fan favorite thanks to its intimidating appearance and rare type combination.
In this post, we’ll explain what Necromus is, why it matters, and walk you step-by-step through How to Breed Necromus in Palworld, improve its traits, and raise the strongest version possible.
But here’s the catch—you can’t catch Necromus easily in the wild. It’s a late-game boss encounter, and even then, the chances of capturing it are slim. That’s why breeding Necromus gives players the best shot at repeating and improving this powerhouse Pal.
- New players who are learning how breeding works
- Pal collectors aiming to complete their Paldeck
- Anyone who wants to build the strongest possible team
What is Necromus in Palworld?
Necromus is a Dark-type Legendary Pal, known for its intimidating look, lightning-fast movement, and high attack stats. It resembles a giant armored wolf and is one-half of a powerful boss duo (alongside Paladius).
Necromus is not only rare, it is hard to battle, harder to catch, and almost impossible to obtain early in the game. That’s why breeding becomes an attractive strategy for getting it—and potentially making it even stronger than its original form.
Think of Necromus as the “Charizard” of dark-element Pals—universally strong, popular, and respected in battles.
Why Breeding Necromus Matters
There are a few key reasons why players go out of their way to breed Necromus:
1. Multiple Necromus for Different Builds
Want one for defense and another for attack? Breeding gives you more than one without re-fighting boss battles or repeating hard captures.
2. Strong Passive Traits
Breeding gives you the chance to inherit powerful passive abilities (like Legend, Ferocious, etc.), improving your Pal beyond its normal stats.
3. Stat Control
By checking parents carefully, you can pass down IVs (individual strengths), helping you create a Necromus that’s stronger than wild versions.
A stat from Palworld’s early community: Bred Necromus Pals often have 10–15% higher combat performance than wild-caught ones due to selected traits and clean gene lines.
How to Get Started with Necromus Breeding
Let’s walk through everything you need to breed Necromus in Palworld.
Step 1: Learn the Basics of Breeding in Palworld
Breeding in Palworld happens at the Breeding Farm, which becomes available at level 19. Two Pals (male and female) plus a Cake will begin the breeding process.
Once bred, they produce an Egg, which is then placed in an Incubator to hatch.
For more on general breeding setup, see:
- How to Build a Breeding Farm
- How to Make Cake in Palworld
You need:
- A Breeding Farm
- A working Incubator
- Cake (essential supply item, made via Cooking Pot)
Step 2: Get a Necromus
Before you can breed, you need at least one Necromus.
Two options:
- Defeat and Catch Necromus in the Wild
- Location: North of the map (late game area near snowy regions)
- Typically teamed with Paladius in a boss room
- Use Ultra Spheres and strong cold/neutral Pals to battle
- Trade (if breeding from combinations not possible)
If you can’t beat the boss, trade with someone who has one.
Important: You must have a male and female Pal to breed. If your Necromus is male, find a female breeding partner that creates Necromus (see next step).
Step 3: Use the Right Breeding Combo
While some players use two Necromus to breed another, this can be difficult if you’re just starting. Fortunately, there is a breeding combination that produces Necromus:
| Parent 1 | Parent 2 | Offspring |
|---|---|---|
| Paladius | Helzephyr | Necromus |
So if you can’t get two Necromus, try this combo:
- Catch Paladius (light legendary, counterpart to Necromus)
- Catch Helzephyr (Dark flying Pal, easier to catch mid–late game)
- Place them in Breeding Farm with Cake
Once the process finishes, retrieve the Dark Egg from the box and place it in an Incubator.
Step 4: Hatch the Necromus Egg
Open your Egg Incubator, place the Dark Egg, and wait for it to hatch. Time depends on egg type and base temperature, but most Dark eggs take 10–15 minutes real-time.
Some tips:
- Use Fire-type Pals to help heat the incubator properly
- Hatch multiple eggs to find better traits or gender options
How to Get the Strongest Necromus Variant
It’s not enough to just hatch Necromus—you want a SUPER Necromus. Here’s how to make it competitive:
1. Focus on Passive Skills
Each Pal can have up to 4 passive skills that affect combat, gathering, or riding efficiency. For Necromus, aim for:
| Passive Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Legend | Boosts all stats by 20%+ |
| Ferocious | Increases attack power |
| Swift | Movement speed (for faster dodging) |
| Musclehead | +Attack but lower work speed (good for fighters only) |
If parents have these passives, there’s a chance they’ll pass them down. Re-breed Necromus with high-passive skill mates.
Inherit Strong Base Stats
Stats like:
- Health
- Attack
- Defense
…can vary slightly by hatch. Breed Necromus with high-level Helzephyr or Paladius to pass on better starting stats.
Equip Wisely
Equip your Necromus with:
- Dark-element weapons, enhancing its type power
- Armor if you expect it to tank bosses
- Saddle (if available in future patches), for quick travel
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Here are things new breeders get wrong:
- Breeding randomly – not every combo makes Necromus
- Skipping Cake – without Cake, no breeding happens
- Ignoring passive traits – missing a chance for power variants
- Forgetting genders – same-gender Pals can’t breed
- Not preparing for hatching – wrong temp = longer incubation
Additional Resources
Here are helpful tools & links to speed things up:
Websites
Tools
- Breeding calculators (coming soon from fan devs)
- Discord bots listing passive skills
- Screenshot-sharing threads to show best Necromus builds
Finally
Breeding Necromus in Palworld isn’t just a cool project—it’s your best chance at building one of the strongest Pals in the game. While catching this Legendary in the wild is tough, breeding offers you a route to control its:
- Stats
- Skills
- Variants
All it takes is the right knowledge, the right Pal pairs, and a bit of patience.
If you’re new, start small: get your farm, learn to make Cake, and begin tracking down the breeding partners. You don’t need to be a pro to make legendary monsters—just a smart rancher with a plan.