How to Find, Beat, and Catch Elphidran in Palworld

Fighting bosses is one of the most thrilling aspects of Palworld, and Elphidran is definitely one of the most challenging dragon bosses you'll encounter early on in the game. With its exclusive moveset and higher level, Elphidran won't be easy to defeat – but with the right team and strategy, you can catch this rare Pal and add it to your collection.

Where to Find Elphidran in Palworld

Elphidran can be found in the center island of the Palapagos Islands, specifically at coordinates X:48 and Y:-288. The closest fast-travel waypoint is Hypocrite Hill. To get there, head west from the waypoint, climb up the steep hill, and you should be able to spot Elphidran from a distance. Use a glider to descend and engage in battle.

Putting Together a Winning Team to Beat Elphidran

Elphidran is a level 30 dragon Pal, so you'll need a team of ice-type Pals that are over level 25 to take it down. We recommend building a team with top-notch gear and weapons, and including Pals like Penking, Chillet, or Sweepa to increase your chances of success.

Avoid making the same mistake as our author, who mistakenly brought electric-type Pals and was quickly defeated. Stick to a well-rounded team of ice-type Pals and you'll be on your way to beating Elphidran.

Catching Elphidran with Spheres

When Elphidran is weak enough, use a Giga Sphere or Hyper Sphere to contain it. Note that Elphidran may repel your first few attempts, so be prepared to try again. With enough tries, you should be able to catch this rare Pal.

Mastering Elphidran's Moveset

To beat Elphidran, you'll need to understand its basic moves and how to counter them. Here are Elphidran's five basic moves:

• Dragon Cannon: Unleash an energy ball toward you. Simply roll to one side to avoid it.
• Flare Arrow: Fires three fire arrows your way. Roll backward twice to avoid them.
• Draconic Breath: breathes fire toward you or your Pal for around 3 seconds. Avoid it by rolling continuously to one side or backward.
• Mystic Whirlwind: unleashes two tornados your or your Pal's way. Avoid it by rolling backward until the tornados don't follow you anymore.
• Dark Quake: slams the ground near you with darkness. Dodge this attack sideways.

Additional Tips and Tricks

Once you've got Elphidran's moveset figured out, it's relatively hard to lose this boss battle. Just remember to stay on your toes and switch Pals whenever they're below 25% HP. You can breed a Surfent and a regular Elphidran to get an exclusive Aqua Elphidran, impossible to find in the wild. With the right strategy and team, you should be able to beat and catch Elphidran, even at lower levels.

By following these tips, you should be able to catch this elusive Pal and add it to your collection. Happy gaming!