Bushi Noct vs Shroomer Noct
Bushi Noct vs Shroomer Noct — 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 Shroomer Noct's 100.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Shroomer Noct if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Bushi Noct and Shroomer Noct 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. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack (90 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
Shroomer Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 5 — plan ranch capacity
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
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Grass Tornado200
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Shroomer Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Shroomer Noct#118B | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Shroomer Noct'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 Shroomer Noct.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.