Bushi Noct vs Kitsun
Bushi Noct vs Kitsun — 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 Kitsun's 115.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Kitsun if…
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
Bushi Noct and Kitsun 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. Kitsun answers with Clear Mind and 115 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
Kitsun
Strengths
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Daring Flames
Weaknesses
- Mono Fire 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
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Spirit Flame75
- Lv22Daring FlamesExclusive75
- Lv30Flare Storm80
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Kitsun on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun#111 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 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'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.
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.