Menasting is a formidable Ground and Dark-type Pal in Palworld. Resembling a scorpion with a hollow, metallic body, it is said to be composed of pure energy. Menasting traps and absorbs other Pals as food, emitting haunting cries from within. Known for its intimidating appearance and powerful attacks, Menasting is a versatile Pal both in combat and at the base.
How to Find Menasting:
- No.2 Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: Western edge of the map.
- Access: Requires a flying or aquatic mount.
- Details: Wild encounters are rare and at Level 44. Be prepared for a challenging fight and consider using Ultra or Legendary Spheres to capture Menasting.
- Dessicated Mineshaft:
- Location: Coordinates 493, 81 in the northwest desert.
- Details: This area features an Alpha Boss Menasting at Level 44. Equip plenty of ammunition and strong Pals to tackle this powerful enemy.
- Breeding:
- Method: Menasting can be hatched from Large Dark Eggs.
- Combinations:
- Beakon and Mammorest
- Kingpaca and Suzaku
- Mossanda and Shadowbeak
- Nitewing and Paladius
- Penking and Blazamut
- Ragnahawk and Cryolinx
- Relaxaurus and Lyleen
- Reptyro and Grizzbolt
- Sweepa and Frostallion
- Wumpo and Shadowbeak
How to Catch Menasting:
1. Preparation:
- Recommended Pals: Bring Dragon or Grass-type Pals to exploit Menasting’s weaknesses. Pals like Jormuntide (Dragon/Water) or Wumpo Botan (Grass) are effective choices.
- Gear: Equip Ultra or Legendary Spheres to increase your chances of capturing Menasting, especially when it is at higher levels.
2. Combat Strategy:
- Avoid Attacks: Menasting’s frontal attack creates pillars of rock from the ground, causing substantial damage. Stay mobile and avoid these attacks to minimize damage.
- Lower HP: Use your Pals to lower Menasting’s HP before attempting to capture it. Effective damage-dealing Pals and weapons will help in reducing its health efficiently.
- Capture Attempt: Once Menasting’s HP is low, use a Pal Sphere (Ultra or Legendary) to attempt capture. Ensure you have enough Spheres to increase your success rate.
3. Wild Encounter Tips:
- Patience: Menasting is a rare spawn, so you may need to encounter and defeat other Pals to refresh the spawn rates. Be prepared for a prolonged hunt.
- Team Composition: A balanced team with healing Pals and those that can handle high damage output will help in managing the encounter effectively.
What Is Menasting Good For?
- Work Suitability:
- Lumbering: Level 2
- Mining: Level 3
- Combat Strengths:
- Defensive Stats: Ranked 4th in the game.
- Partner Skill: Steel Scorpion (Increases defense and boosts loot drops from Electric Pals).
- Elemental Effectiveness: Effective against Electric and Normal-type Pals but weak against Dragon and Grass-type moves.
Menasting’s Combat Moves:
- Sand Blast: 40 power; 4-second charge. Throws sticky mud.
- Poison Blast: 30 power; 2-second charge. Launches poison sludge.
- Shadow Burst: 55 power; 10-second charge. Discharges dark energy.
- Stone Cannon: 70 power; 15-second charge. Hurls a boulder.
- Nightmare Ball: 100 power; 30-second charge. Creates and throws a ball of darkness.
- Rock Lance: 150 power; 55-second charge. Generates a sharp rock spear.
- Dark Laser: 150 power; 55-second charge. Blasts enemies with dark energy.
Capturing Menasting:
- Strategy: Use Dragon or Grass-type Pals to counter its weaknesses. Equip powerful Pals like Jormuntide or Wumpo Botan to handle Menasting’s attacks and reduce its HP.
- Warning: Menasting’s attacks, particularly its frontal assault that spawns ground pillars, can deal significant damage.
Menasting’s Drops and Traits:
- Possible Drops: Coal and Venom Gland (useful for crafting).
- Partner Skill: Steel Scorpion enhances defense and increases loot from Electric Pals.
Breeding Options:
- Breeding Combinations:
- Blazamut + Penking
- Pyrin + Cryolinx
- Cinnamoth + Blazamut
- Paladius + Nitewing
- Mossanda + Necromus
- Paladius + Mossanda
- Mossanda + Shadowbeak
Menasting’s Strengths and Weaknesses:
- Strengths:
- Effective Against: Electric and Normal-type Pals.
- Partner Skill: Steel Scorpion increases defense and improves loot drops from Electric-type Pals.
- Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable To: Dragon and Grass-type Pals and attacks.
Additional Tips:
- Exploration: The No.2 Wildlife Sanctuary and Dessicated Mineshaft are high-level areas. Ensure your Pals are adequately leveled and equipped to handle the dangers of these locations.
- Breeding: Breeding Menasting can provide advantages such as improved stats and traits. Use the breeding combinations listed for a chance to obtain Menasting with desirable characteristics.
Menasting is a highly valuable Pal for both combat and base work, and acquiring it requires thorough preparation and strategy. With the right approach, Menasting can be a powerful addition to your Paldeck and base operations.
Summary:
Menasting is a powerful and versatile Pal in Palworld. Whether you seek it for its exceptional combat abilities or its utility at the base, this Dark and Ground-type Pal is a valuable addition to any team. Prepare thoroughly when seeking Menasting, especially in high-level areas like the Wildlife Sanctuary or Dessicated Mineshaft.