Theorylytics

Bushi Noct vs Incineram Noct

Bushi Noct vs Incineram Noct — 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.
  • Bushi Noct sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Incineram Noct.

Pick Incineram Noct if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Bushi Noct's 130.
  • You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Incineram Noct 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. Incineram Noct answers with Darkclaw Hunter and 150 attack (85 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
Incineram Noct
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
130
Attack
150
Winner
80
HP
95
Winner
80
Defense
85
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
Darkclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball150 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv3
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
4
Winner

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

Incineram Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark 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

Incineram Noct

Partner Skill

Darkclaw Hunter

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
Incineram Noct#91B
3
3
4

Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • 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 Incineram Noct.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Incineram Noct
Use Incineram Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Bushi Noct's 130.
  • You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.
Incineram Noct Pal Page