Astegon vs Menasting
Astegon vs Menasting — two Dark 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 Menasting's 100.
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Menasting if…
- You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Party buff partner skill.
Astegon and Menasting both cover Dark DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Astegon leans on Black Anklyosaur and a 125 attack frame. Menasting answers with Steel Scorpion and 100 attack (130 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
Menasting
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
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
Steel ScorpionWhen fighting together, increases the player's defense and Electric Pals drop more items when defeated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Astegon vs Menasting 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 — Astegon hits 125 vs Menasting's 100.
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Menasting is Food 7.