Theorylytics
Bushi

Fire · R7

Bushi

VS
Dupin

Fire · R7

Dupin

Bushi vs Dupin

Bushi vs Dupin — two Fire Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Bushi if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi hits 125 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Brandish Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Dupin if…

  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
Verdict

Bushi and Dupin both cover Fire DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Bushi leans on Brandish Blade and a 125 attack frame. Dupin answers with Trick-Loving Fluffle and 110 attack (100 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
Stat
Dupin
Fire
Type
Fire
R7
Rarity
R7
125
Winner
Attack
110
80
HP
100
Winner
80
Defense
100
Winner
Brandish BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.
Partner Skill
Trick-Loving FluffleWhile in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Trickster Show700 Power
Lightning Strike120 Power
Top Skill Power
Trickster Show700 Power
Winner
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Kindling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv7 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bushi

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Dupin

Strengths

  • Near-best Kindling (Lv7)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Bushi

Partner Skill

Brandish Blade

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.

Active Skills

Dupin

Partner Skill

Trick-Loving Fluffle

While in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Dupin#176
7
5
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—
2
4
Bushi#085
2
2
1
3
2
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Who Should You Use?

Bushi
Use Bushi if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi hits 125 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Brandish Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi is Food 4.
Bushi Pal Page
Dupin
Use Dupin if…
  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
Dupin Pal Page