Theorylytics
Bushi Noct

Fire / Dark · R7

Bushi Noct

VS
Dupin

Fire · R7

Dupin

Bushi Noct vs Dupin

Bushi Noct vs Dupin — two Fire Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Bushi Noct if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Dupin if…

  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Dupin both cover Fire DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Bushi Noct leans on Void Blade and a 130 attack frame. Dupin answers with Trick-Loving Fluffle and 110 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

Bushi Noct
Stat
Dupin
Fire / Dark
Type
Fire
R7
Rarity
R7
130
Winner
Attack
110
80
HP
100
Winner
80
Defense
100
Winner
Void BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with Iaigiri . When this Pal uses Iaigiri , it has a x(1.1~2.5) damage multiplier. While in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (30~65)% but only when not in combat. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Trick-Loving FluffleWhile in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Trickster Show700 Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Trickster Show700 Power
Winner
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Kindling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv7 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bushi Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Dupin

Strengths

  • Near-best Kindling (Lv7)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Bushi Noct

Partner Skill

Void Blade

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Iaigiri . When this Pal uses Iaigiri , it has a x(1.1~2.5) damage multiplier. While in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (30~65)% but only when not in combat. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Dupin

Partner Skill

Trick-Loving Fluffle

While in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Bushi Noct vs Dupin on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Dupin#176
7
5
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2
4
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
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Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Dupin
Use Dupin if…
  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
Dupin Pal Page