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Aegidron vs Knocklem

Aegidron vs Knocklem — two Ground Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Aegidron if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Aegidron hits 125 vs Knocklem's 110.
  • You specifically want Indestructible Fortress as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Missile Burst.

Pick Knocklem if…

  • You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
  • Knocklem sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Aegidron.
Verdict

Aegidron and Knocklem both cover Ground DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Aegidron leans on Indestructible Fortress and a 125 attack frame plus exclusive Missile Burst. Knocklem answers with Steel Guardian Mode and 110 attack (135 Defense vs 140). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Aegidron
Stat
Knocklem
Dragon / Ground
Type
Ground
R8
Rarity
R9
Winner
125
Winner
Attack
110
105
HP
126
Winner
140
Winner
Defense
135
Indestructible FortressCan be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (60~80)% less damage from explosive attacks , and are immune to Stun . (Does not stack) Technology 79
Partner Skill
Steel Guardian ModeWhen activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.
Missile Burst700 Power
Exclusive Skill
Ground Cutter450 Power
Missile Burst700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
MiningLv8
Work Skills
Mining · Transporting · GatheringLv7 · Lv7 · Lv4
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
9
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Aegidron

Strengths

  • Top-tier Mining (Lv8)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep

Knocklem

Strengths

  • Near-best Mining (Lv7)
  • Top-tier Transporting (Lv7)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Aegidron

Partner Skill

Indestructible Fortress

Can be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (60~80)% less damage from explosive attacks , and are immune to Stun . (Does not stack) Technology 79

Active Skills

Knocklem

Partner Skill

Steel Guardian Mode

When activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Aegidron vs Knocklem on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Aegidron#184
8
Knocklem#159
7
4
7

Who Should You Use?

Aegidron
Use Aegidron if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Aegidron hits 125 vs Knocklem's 110.
  • You specifically want Indestructible Fortress as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Missile Burst.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Aegidron Pal Page
Knocklem
Use Knocklem if…
  • You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
  • Knocklem sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Aegidron.
Knocklem Pal Page