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Azurobe Cryst vs Xenogard

Azurobe Cryst vs Xenogard — two Dragon Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Azurobe Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Icewing Dance as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Azurobe Cryst is Food 5.

Pick Xenogard if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenogard hits 120 vs Azurobe Cryst's 105.
  • You specifically want Unknown Intruder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Azurobe Cryst and Xenogard both cover Dragon DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Azurobe Cryst leans on Icewing Dance and a 105 attack frame. Xenogard answers with Unknown Intruder and 120 attack (130 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Azurobe Cryst
Stat
Xenogard
Ice / Dragon
Type
Dragon
R8
Rarity
R9
Winner
105
Attack
120
Winner
115
Winner
HP
110
105
Defense
130
Winner
Icewing DanceCan be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (5~20)% . Technology 27
Partner Skill
Unknown IntruderCan be ridden. While in party, increases the player's energy weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 41
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dragon Meteor600 Power
CoolingLv4
Work Skills
MiningLv4
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Azurobe Cryst

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
  • Sturdy defense for frontline work
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity
  • Harder to obtain than common workers

Xenogard

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Very fast mount / travel option

Weaknesses

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

Combat Kit

Azurobe Cryst

Partner Skill

Icewing Dance

Can be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (5~20)% . Technology 27

Active Skills

Xenogard

Partner Skill

Unknown Intruder

Can be ridden. While in party, increases the player's energy weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 41

Active Skills

Work Skills

Azurobe Cryst vs Xenogard on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Azurobe Cryst#41B
4
Xenogard#146
4

Who Should You Use?

Azurobe Cryst
Use Azurobe Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Icewing Dance as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Azurobe Cryst is Food 5.
Azurobe Cryst Pal Page
Xenogard
Use Xenogard if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenogard hits 120 vs Azurobe Cryst's 105.
  • You specifically want Unknown Intruder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
  • Xenogard sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Azurobe Cryst.
Xenogard Pal Page