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Maelstrom Water skill artwork
◉ Water active skill

Maelstrom

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Panthalus's exclusive skill. Creates a vortex around the enemy. The vortex pulls targets toward its center while shrinking, ending in a high-pressure water pillar explosion.

1 natural learnersEarliest at level 30
Power
500
Base impact
Cooldown
24s
Between uses
Power / CT
20.8
Raw ratio, not DPS
Learnsets
1
Level-up entries
Raw ratio check
Above element mean

20.8 Power/CT vs Water mean 20.0

Exported Power ÷ cooldown only; animation, hit count, range, effects, and matchup are not scored.

Lower ratioElement mean2× mean
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Pals that learn Maelstrom

1 natural learners, ordered by the earliest level they unlock the skill.

Earliest: Lv 30
PanthalusUnlocks at Lv 30Earliest learner
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Explore the Water arsenal

Same-element, high-Power alternatives with different cooldown profiles. Check their behavior and coverage in game before choosing.

Aqua Tornado Water skill artworkAqua Tornado40s cooldown · 20.0 Power/CT800Celestial Vortex Water skill artworkCelestial Vortex30s cooldown · 23.3 Power/CT700Grand Breach Water skill artworkGrand Breach30s cooldown · 23.3 Power/CT700Thalassonic Laser Water skill artworkThalassonic Laser30s cooldown · 23.3 Power/CT700Geyser Gush Water skill artworkGeyser Gush30s cooldown · 20.0 Power/CT600Aqua Surge Water skill artworkAqua Surge24s cooldown · 20.8 Power/CT500

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which pals learn Maelstrom in Palworld 1.0?

1 pal learn Maelstrom, including Panthalus. Panthalus learns it earliest, at level 30.

What element is Maelstrom?

Maelstrom is a Water skill with 500 power and a 24-second cooldown in Palworld 1.0.

How does Maelstrom's raw Power/CT compare with other Water skills?

Maelstrom's raw Power/CT is 20.8, above the Water mean of 20. This is exported Power divided by cooldown seconds, not DPS or an overall-quality verdict; animation time, hit count, accuracy, range, status effects, and matchup are not included.