Theorylytics
Bushi Noct

Fire / Dark · R7

Bushi Noct

VS
Sootseer

Dark / Fire · R7

Sootseer

Bushi Noct vs Sootseer

Bushi Noct vs Sootseer — 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 specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Sootseer brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 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

Bushi Noct
Stat
Sootseer
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark / Fire
R7
Rarity
R7
130
Winner
Attack
125
80
HP
105
Winner
80
Defense
90
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
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

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

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

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

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Sootseer#135
3
3
2
—
—
3
2
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
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Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Sootseer brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
Sootseer Pal Page