Anubis vs Knocklem
Anubis vs Knocklem — two Ground Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Anubis if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Anubis hits 130 vs Knocklem's 110.
- You specifically want Guardian of the Desert as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spinning Roundhouse.
Pick Knocklem if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
Anubis and Knocklem both cover Ground DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Anubis leans on Guardian of the Desert and a 130 attack frame plus exclusive Spinning Roundhouse. Knocklem answers with Steel Guardian Mode and 110 attack (135 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Anubis
Strengths
- Handiwork Lv6 + Mining Lv6 hybrid
- High attack stats for a utility-focused humanoid
- Partner skill Ground-converts and buffs the player
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than many base workers
- Single Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- Not the #1 Handiwork specialist after recent rebalances
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
Partner Skill
Guardian of the DesertWhen fighting together, converts the player's attacks to Ground and boosts Attack. Anubis occasionally sidesteps incoming hits in battle.
Active Skills
- Lv1Stone Blast55
- Lv7Power Bomb70
- Lv15Sand Tornado80
- Lv22Spinning RoundhouseExclusive100
- Lv30Forceful ChargeExclusive120
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.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Stone Cannon120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Rock Lance400
Work Skills
Anubis vs Knocklem on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Anubis hits 130 vs Knocklem's 110.
- You specifically want Guardian of the Desert as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spinning Roundhouse.
- High attack stats for a utility-focused humanoid.
- Partner skill Ground-converts and buffs the player.
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.