Astegon vs Elphidran Aqua
Astegon vs Elphidran Aqua — two Dragon Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Astegon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Astegon hits 125 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Elphidran Aqua if…
- You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Astegon and Elphidran Aqua both cover Dragon DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Astegon leans on Black Anklyosaur and a 125 attack frame. Elphidran Aqua answers with Amicable Water Dragon and 80 attack (95 Defense vs 125). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Astegon
Strengths
- Near-best Mining (Lv7)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
Elphidran Aqua
Strengths
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Black AnklyosaurCan be ridden a flying mount. Increases damage dealt to ore while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dragon Cannon30
- Lv7Spirit Flame75
- Lv15Dragon Burst55
- Lv22Nightmare Ball100
- Lv30Draconic Breath70
Partner Skill
Amicable Water DragonCan be ridden as a flying mount. While fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Dragon Cannon30
- Lv15Dragon Burst55
- Lv22Mystic Whirlwind70
- Lv30Acid Rain80
Work Skills
Astegon vs Elphidran Aqua on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astegon#158 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Elphidran Aqua#63B | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Astegon hits 125 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Astegon sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Elphidran Aqua.
- You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Elphidran Aqua is Food 6.