Bushi Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Bushi Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 Vanwyrm Cryst's 120.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm Cryst brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Bushi Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Vanwyrm Cryst's 120.
- 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 Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm Cryst brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.