Bushi Noct vs Wispaw
Bushi Noct vs Wispaw — 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 Wispaw's 100.
- You specifically want Void Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wispaw if…
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Bushi Noct's.
Bushi Noct and Wispaw 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. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 attack (70 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
Wispaw
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- 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
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Bushi Noct vs Wispaw on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushi Noct#85B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Wispaw#050 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi Noct hits 130 vs Wispaw'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 Wispaw.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi Noct is Food 5.
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Bushi Noct's.