Tracking down powerful endgame Pals is one of the most rewarding parts of exploring Palworld’s vast open world, and few dark-type Pals are as sought after as the shadowy, scythe-wielding Bellanoir. If you’ve been wondering how to catch Bellanoir in Palworld, you’re not alone — this rare Pal hits hard, spawns only in specific conditions, and has capture odds that can feel impossible if you don’t come prepared. We’ve spent dozens of playthroughs testing every strategy to capture this boss-tier Pal, so we’re breaking down exactly what you need to do to add it to your collection without wasting dozens of Pal Spheres.
Bellanoir Spawn Locations and Spawn Conditions
Bellanoir doesn’t pop up randomly across the map, so you’ll need to head to the right area at the right time to find it. Its primary spawn spots are in the deep, snow-covered peaks of the northern Astral Mountains, far from the starting grasslands. You can also find it as a random dungeon boss in level 45+ dark-themed dungeons scattered across the map, though the open world spawns are far more consistent if you know when to look. Bellanoir only spawns between 20:00 and 04:00 in-game time, so if you arrive at its spawn spot during the day, you can set up a camp and sleep until night to trigger its spawn. You won’t have to look hard when it appears, as its tall, dark silhouette and glowing red eyes stand out sharply against the white snow. You will not see Bellanoir spawn until you have defeated the first tower boss, Zoe and Grizzbolt, as the game locks endgame field bosses behind that progression milestone. There’s also a rarer, lighter-colored Bellanoir Libero variant that spawns in the same spots with 10% higher stats, so keep an eye out for that if you want an extra powerful version.
Required Gear and Pals to Bring on Your Hunt
Showing up underprepared for a Bellanoir hunt will almost always end with you respawning at your last fast travel point, empty-handed. Full cold-resistant armor is non-negotiable for the northern spawn zones, as you’ll take continuous frost damage if you don’t have it, even before you start fighting Bellanoir. For Pal Spheres, skip regular, Mega, or even Gigantic Spheres entirely — their capture odds for a level 50 Bellanoir are less than 1%, so you’re just throwing resources away. Bring at least 15 Ultra Spheres, or 5+ Legend Spheres if you have them unlocked, to give yourself the best shot at success. For your Pal team, bring at least one level 45+ fighting-type Pal like Anubis, as fighting-type moves deal 2x damage to dark-type Bellanoir, and it won’t take extra damage from Bellanoir’s attacks. Bring a second Pal with the Support Heal skill, like Petallia, to keep your team topped up during the fight, since Bellanoir’s scythe attacks can one-shot lower-level Pals if you’re not careful. If you spend multiple nights waiting for Bellanoir to spawn and end up with several failed capture attempts, it’s okay to step away for 10 minutes to reset your focus. Lots of players take short breaks between hunts to play low-stakes casual games to blow off steam, and many choose Spin Winner for its quick, low-pressure rounds that don’t require you to invest lots of time or attention.
How to Catch Bellanoir in Palworld: Step-by-Step Capture Process
The capture process is straightforward once you’re at the spawn site, but cutting corners will almost always lead to wasted spheres or a wiped team. Follow these steps to maximize your chances of success:
- First, clear all surrounding small Pals from the spawn area before you engage Bellanoir. Smaller dark-type Pals like Maraith will attack you mid-fight if you don’t remove them first, adding extra damage you don’t need to handle.
- Once the area is clear, use your strongest fighting or dragon-type Pal to attack Bellanoir, but stop dealing damage once its health bar drops to the yellow or low orange range. You never want to get it to red health, as Bellanoir has a high chance of entering an enraged state that makes it far harder to capture.
- Throw a status ailment grenade like a sleep or paralysis grenade to immobilize Bellanoir. Status effects boost capture odds by 30% or more, so this step is non-negotiable if you’re using Ultra Spheres instead of Legend Spheres.
- Stand at least 10 meters away from Bellanoir before throwing your Pal Sphere, as if it breaks out of the sphere immediately, it will target you first and can one-shot you with a close-range scythe slash if you’re too close.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Capture Bellanoir
A lot of new players make simple mistakes that turn a 10-minute hunt into a multi-hour frustration fest, so we’re highlighting the most common ones to skip. First, don’t bring fire-type Pals to the fight. Bellanoir is resistant to fire damage, so your attacks will deal half damage, and you’ll end up dragging the fight out far longer than needed. You also don’t want to bring low-level Pals just to fill out your team, as they’ll get one-shot instantly and do nothing to help you wear Bellanoir down. Second, don’t forget to save your game before you engage Bellanoir. If your team gets wiped or you accidentally kill it, you can reload your save and try again immediately instead of waiting for another in-game night for it to respawn. Third, don’t try to catch Bellanoir while it’s using its special AOE attack. If you throw a sphere mid-attack, the capture odds are cut in half, so wait until it finishes its move and goes back to idle or basic attacks before you throw. Finally, don’t try to fight Bellanoir alone without any Pals to tank damage. Even if you’re level 50, Bellanoir’s special attack can take off 80% of your health in one hit, so you always want a tanky Pal to draw its aggro away from you.
Adding Bellanoir to your Pal team is a game-changer for endgame content, from taking down tower bosses to farming high-tier resources quickly. Now that you know how to catch Bellanoir in Palworld, you can head out to the northern biomes prepared, avoid the common mistakes that trip up most players, and add this powerful dark-type Pal to your collection without wasting hours of your time. Take your time, come prepared with the right gear and Pals, and you’ll have a Bellanoir of your own before you know it.