Astegon vs Shadowbeak
Astegon vs Shadowbeak — two Dark Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Astegon if…
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Pick Shadowbeak if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shadowbeak brings 140 Defense.
- You specifically want Modified Dna as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Divine Disaster.
Verdict
Astegon and Shadowbeak 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. Shadowbeak answers with Modified Dna and 130 attack (140 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
Astegon
Stat
Shadowbeak
Dragon / Dark
Type
Dark
R9
Rarity
R10
Winner125
Attack
130
Winner100
HP
120
Winner125
Defense
140
WinnerBlack AnklyosaurCan be ridden a flying mount. Increases damage dealt to ore while mounted.
Partner Skill
Modified DnaCan be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.
Mining · HandiworkLv7 · Lv3
WinnerWork Skills
GatheringLv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
9
Food Upkeep
8
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Astegon
Strengths
- Near-best Mining (Lv7)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
Shadowbeak
Strengths
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Legendary-tier rarity
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Astegon
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
Shadowbeak
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Spirit Flame75
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Astegon vs Shadowbeak on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Astegon#158 | 3 | 7 | — |
| Shadowbeak#189 | — | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Black Anklyosaur as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shadowbeak brings 140 Defense.
- You specifically want Modified Dna as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Divine Disaster.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Very fast mount / travel option.