Bushi Noct vs Lovander
Bushi Noct vs Lovander — 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 Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Lovander if…
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Bushi Noct's.
Bushi Noct and Lovander 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. Lovander answers with Heart Drain and 70 attack (70 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
Lovander
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
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
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Acid Rain80
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Lovander on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
| Lovander#069 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Lovander's 70.
- 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 Lovander.
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Bushi Noct's.