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Bakemi vs Tarantriss

Bakemi vs Tarantriss — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Bakemi if…

  • You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Bakemi sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tarantriss.

Pick Tarantriss if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
Verdict

Bakemi and Tarantriss both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Bakemi leans on Grinning Death and a 100 attack frame. Tarantriss answers with Tarantriss’ Web and 100 attack (100 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Bakemi
Stat
Tarantriss
Dark
Type
Dark
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
100
Attack
100
70
HP
110
Winner
80
Defense
100
Winner
Grinning DeathWhile in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
None
Exclusive Skill
Fire Ball600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Medicine Production · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Food Upkeep
4
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bakemi

Strengths

  • Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Tarantriss

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Bakemi

Partner Skill

Grinning Death

While in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Tarantriss

Partner Skill

Tarantriss’ Web

Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20

Active Skills

Work Skills

Bakemi vs Tarantriss on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Bakemi#168
3
4
2
Tarantriss#071
3
2
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Bakemi
Use Bakemi if…
  • You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Bakemi sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tarantriss.
Bakemi Pal Page
Tarantriss
Use Tarantriss if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.
Tarantriss Pal Page