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Bushi Noct vs Gildra

Bushi Noct vs Gildra — two Dark 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 Gildra's 120.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Gildra if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Gildra both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Bushi Noct leans on Void Blade and a 130 attack frame. Gildra answers with Resurrection and 120 attack (105 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
Gildra
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark / Ground
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
130
Winner
Attack
120
80
HP
105
Winner
80
Defense
105
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
ResurrectionWhile fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
None
Exclusive Skill
Mummy Rush500 Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

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

Gildra

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers

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

Gildra

Partner Skill

Resurrection

While fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
Gildra#120
5
2
4

Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Gildra's 120.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Bushi Noct sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gildra.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Gildra
Use Gildra if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
Gildra Pal Page