How To Fix Palworld Partner Skills Not Working

If you’ve been experiencing issues with your Palworld partner skills not working as expected, you’re not alone.

Many players have encountered this frustrating issue, and it can be a real roadblock to enjoying the game to its fullest.

In this guide, we’ll explore common reasons why Palworld partner skills may not be functioning properly and provide practical solutions to help you troubleshoot and fix these issues. 

How To Fix Palworld Partner Skills Not Working?

To fix Palworld partner skills that are not working, you can check for level requirements, create Pal Gear, and assign Pals to workstations. Moreover, you may also teach Pals new skills, and contact Palworld support if nothing works.

Below is a detailed explanation of all the above-mentioned fixes:

1. Check For Level Requirements

Some partner skills might have level requirements. Ensure that your character and the Pal meet the necessary level requirements for the partner skill to work.

To check for level requirements for Palworld partner skills, follow these steps:

1. Open the Paldeck by pressing the “P” key on your keyboard.
2. Select the Pal you want to check for level requirements.
3. Look for the partner skill in the list of skills and traits.
4. Check if there is a level requirement listed for the partner skill.
5. If there is a level requirement, ensure that your character and the Pal meet the necessary level requirements for the partner skill to work.

If the partner skill still does not work after ensuring that the level requirements are met, try the other steps mentioned below.

2. Create Pal Gear

Certain Pals require “Pal Gear” to unlock partner skills. This gear can be created at a Pal Gear Workbench. The skill can be activated by holding down the F key (controller pad: X button) while the Pal is out of the sphere.

To create Pal Gear in Palworld, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the Pal Gear Workbench: The Pal Gear Workbench becomes available in your technology tree at level 6. Unlock it using technology points.
2. Catch Relevant Pals: Each Pal has its unique gear piece. Ensure you have the necessary Pals to craft the desired gear.
3. Gather Resources: Keep an eye on your resources to ensure you can craft the gear you need. Resources like Paldium Fragment, Wood, and Stone are essential for crafting Pal Gear.
4. Craft the Pal Gear: Use the Pal Gear Workbench to craft the gear for your Pals. The gear item will be added to your key items, not the regular inventory. You don’t need to equip it manually; it’s automatically available for use with the corresponding Pal.
5. Activate Pal Gear: Summon the Pal with the gear by pressing ‘E‘. Then, hold down the F key (controller pad: X button) while the Pal is out of the sphere to activate the partner skill.

3. Assign Pals To Workstations

If the issue is related to Pals not performing specific tasks, ensure that you have assigned them to the correct workstations.

To assign Pals to workstations in Palworld, follow these steps:

1. Locate the Pal: Identify the Pal you want to assign a job to and ensure they are not engaged in any other activity and are ready to work.
2. Pick Up the Pal: Walk up to the Pal and an option will appear, allowing you to lift it up. On PC, this is typically done using the F key.
3. Target the Workstation: Approach the workstation where you want the Pal to work. The workstation will have a glowing green area indicating the target area for placing the Pal3.
4. Assign the Pal to the Workstation: Aim the Pal toward the target area and release the designated button to toss them. The Pal will then begin working at the job until it is finished or until it is tired

4. Teach Pals New Skills

While Pals can’t learn new passive or partner skills, they can learn new active skills. If the partner’s skill is not working as expected, consider teaching your Pals new active skills.

To teach Pals new skills in Palworld, you can use two main methods: Skill Fruits and the levelling-up process. Here are the steps for each method:

Using Skill Fruits:

1. Access the Active Skills menu: Open the Paldeck by pressing the “P” key on your keyboard.
2. Select the Pal you want to teach a new skill: Choose the Pal you want to teach a new skill to.
3. Check for Skill Fruits: Ensure you have Skill Fruits available. Skill Fruits are categorized by Element Type, and you can find them in the game world or purchase them from merchants.
4. Teach the new skill: Feed the Skill Fruit to the Pal. The new skill will be added to the Pal’s Active Skills list.

Through the levelling-up process:

1. Level up your Pal: As your Pal levels up, they will learn new active skills based on their typing.
2. Check for new skills: Access the Active Skills menu to see the new attack your Pal has learned. If you don’t see it immediately, don’t worry; you can swap skills around to customize your Pal’s abilities.

By combining Skill Fruits and the levelling-up process, you can actively shape your Pal’s skillset and turn them into a formidable companion in the world of Palworld.

5. Contact Palworld Support

If you are still facing issues even after following the above-mentioned fixes, try contacting Palworld customer support.

They will guide you with better options and help resolve your issue faster.