Bushi Noct vs Helzephyr
Bushi Noct vs Helzephyr — 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 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.
Pick Helzephyr if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Helzephyr brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Wings Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Bushi Noct and Helzephyr 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. Helzephyr answers with Wings Of Death and 125 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
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
Helzephyr
Strengths
- Strong Transporting worker (Lv4)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
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)
Active Skills
- Lv1Spirit Fire80
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv18Iaigiri160
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
Partner Skill
Wings Of DeathCan be ridden as a flying mount. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Spirit Fire45
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Flare Storm80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Helzephyr on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Helzephyr#080 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Helzephyr brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Wings Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.