Blazehowl Noct vs Dandilord
Blazehowl Noct vs Dandilord — two Dark Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Blazehowl Noct if…
- You specifically want Darkflame Lion as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Dandilord if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Dandilord hits 135 vs Blazehowl Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.
Blazehowl Noct and Dandilord both cover Dark DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Blazehowl Noct leans on Darkflame Lion and a 115 attack frame. Dandilord answers with Mist Stalwart and 135 attack (110 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Blazehowl Noct
Strengths
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Dandilord
Strengths
- Top-tier Planting (Lv8)
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Darkflame LionCan be ridden. While fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Shadow Burst55
- Lv7Flare Arrow55
- Lv15Ignis Breath70
- Lv22Spirit Flame75
- Lv30Ignis Rage120
Partner Skill
Mist StalwartWhen activated, the player's attacks inflict Poison (2~6) . While in party, grants the player and party Pals immunity to Poison , and nullifies the effects of toxic gas in the World Tree area. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Circle Vine300
- Lv22Dark Laser450
- Lv30Dark Whisp600
Work Skills
Blazehowl Noct vs Dandilord on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazehowl Noct#112B | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dandilord#194 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Darkflame Lion as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Blazehowl Noct is Food 7.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Dandilord hits 135 vs Blazehowl Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.