Theorylytics
Bushi Noct

Fire / Dark · R7

Bushi Noct

VS
Nox

Dark · R6

Nox

Bushi Noct vs Nox

Bushi Noct vs Nox — 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 Nox's 85.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Nox if…

  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Nox 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. Nox answers with Kuudere and 85 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

Bushi Noct
Stat
Nox
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R6
130
Winner
Attack
85
80
Winner
HP
75
80
Winner
Defense
70
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
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
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

Nox

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv1)

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

Nox

Partner Skill

Kuudere

When fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
Nox#024
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1
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Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Nox's 85.
  • 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 Nox.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Nox
Use Nox if…
  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Nox Pal Page