Bushi Noct vs Roujay
Bushi Noct vs Roujay — 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 Roujay's 115.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Roujay if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Roujay brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Bushi Noct and Roujay 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. Roujay answers with Dark-Nester and 115 attack (95 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
Roujay
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- 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
Dark-NesterCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)% . (Does not stack) Technology 72
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Air Blade160
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Roujay on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Roujay#177 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Roujay'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 Roujay.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Roujay brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.