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Bushi Noct vs Nitemary

Bushi Noct vs Nitemary — 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 Nitemary's 100.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Nitemary if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Nitemary 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. Nitemary answers with Soul Collector and 100 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

Bushi Noct
Stat
Nitemary
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R6
130
Winner
Attack
100
80
HP
105
Winner
80
Defense
105
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
Soul CollectorWhile fighting together, Pals drop +(100~200)% more Pal Souls when defeated. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

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

Nitemary

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • 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

Nitemary

Partner Skill

Soul Collector

While fighting together, Pals drop +(100~200)% more Pal Souls when defeated. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
Nitemary#148
4
2

Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Nitemary's 100.
  • 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 Nitemary.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Nitemary
Use Nitemary if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Nitemary Pal Page