Theorylytics
Bushi Noct

Fire / Dark · R7

Bushi Noct

VS
Venusa

Dark · R5

Venusa

Bushi Noct vs Venusa

Bushi Noct vs Venusa — 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 Venusa's 100.
  • You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Venusa if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Venusa brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Snake's Sagacity as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Scatter.
Verdict

Bushi Noct and Venusa 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. Venusa answers with Snake's Sagacity 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

Bushi Noct
Stat
Venusa
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
130
Winner
Attack
100
80
HP
80
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
Snake's SagacityWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Blind (2~6) . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Poison Scatter600 Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv5 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv5 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

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

Venusa

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

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

Venusa

Partner Skill

Snake's Sagacity

While in party, the player's attacks inflict Blind (2~6) . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Bushi Noct#85B
2
2
1
5
2
—
Venusa#178
—
6
6
—
2
5

Who Should You Use?

Bushi Noct
Use Bushi Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Venusa'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 Venusa.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
Bushi Noct Pal Page
Venusa
Use Venusa if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Venusa brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Snake's Sagacity as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Scatter.
Venusa Pal Page