Blazehowl Noct vs Knocklem Ignis
Blazehowl Noct vs Knocklem Ignis — two Fire 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 Knocklem Ignis if…
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Knocklem Ignis brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Iron Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Flame Cutter.
Blazehowl Noct and Knocklem Ignis both cover Fire DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Blazehowl Noct leans on Darkflame Lion and a 115 attack frame. Knocklem Ignis answers with Iron Guardian Mode and 115 attack (135 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
Knocklem Ignis
Strengths
- Near-best Mining (Lv7)
- Top-tier Transporting (Lv7)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage
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
Iron Guardian ModeWhen activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem Ignis's Attack by (60~210)% and Defense by (60~210)% for a limited time.
Active Skills
- Lv1Flare Arrow120
- Lv7Flare Storm200
- Lv15Flame Wall250
- Lv22Flame Funnel300
- Lv30Volcanic Rain450
Work Skills
Blazehowl Noct vs Knocklem Ignis on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazehowl Noct#112B | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Knocklem Ignis#159B | 5 | — | 7 | 7 |
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 value bulk in Fire fights — Knocklem Ignis brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Iron Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Flame Cutter.
- Knocklem Ignis sits at R10 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Blazehowl Noct.