Bushi Noct vs Kitsun Noct
Bushi Noct vs Kitsun 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 want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Kitsun Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Kitsun Noct if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Kitsun Noct brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
Bushi Noct and Kitsun 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. Kitsun Noct answers with Gloomhowl and 115 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
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
Kitsun Noct
Strengths
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- 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
GloomhowlCan be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dark damage and are immune to Blind . (Does not stack) Technology 59
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Kitsun Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun Noct#111B | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Kitsun Noct's 115.
- 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 Kitsun Noct.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Kitsun Noct brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.