Ohmpala are diurnal, mostly active during the cool mornings and hiding in shade during the hot peaks, resting at night. They live in a few herd types, the first consisting of a dominant male and his harem of females. In these types of herds the male is territorial, defending his females from competing males. The second herd type is all female, and the third type is all juvenile males, looking for a group of females to claim for his own. 

Similar to their cousins the Impalas, these antelope consider grooming an important part of life. They spend a lot of time grooming themselves, using their long necks to reach around onto their backs and pluck insects. Allogrooming is equally an important social interaction amongst the Ohmpalas, and is usually done to pass the time during the hot peaks of the day.

Perhaps the biggest difference between the Ohmpala and other species of antelope is not only their color, but their ability to harness electrical energy. Using their metallic horns, the Ohmpala stores the electricity produced by both Plainrunners and the weather to discharge against threats. Unsurprisingly, their fur is resistant against electricity, but an electrically charged Ohmpala has spiky fur around the neck and haunches. They often cause wildfires on accident when trying to protect themselves in the dry season as the sparks meet the dry grass.