Bushi vs Kitsun
Bushi vs Kitsun — 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 Kitsun's 115.
- You specifically want Brandish Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Kitsun if…
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
Verdict
Bushi and Kitsun 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. Kitsun answers with Clear Mind and 115 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
Kitsun
Fire
Type
Fire
R7
WinnerRarity
R6
125
WinnerAttack
115
80
HP
100
Winner80
Defense
100
WinnerBrandish BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.
Partner Skill
Clear MindCan be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
KindlingLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
4
Food Upkeep
4
Strengths & Weaknesses
Bushi
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage
Kitsun
Strengths
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Daring Flames
Weaknesses
- Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Bushi
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Wind Cutter30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Iaigiri65
- Lv30Ignis Breath70
Kitsun
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Spirit Flame75
- Lv22Daring FlamesExclusive75
- Lv30Flare Storm80
Work Skills
Bushi vs Kitsun on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi hits 125 vs Kitsun's 115.
- You specifically want Brandish Blade as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Bushi sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kitsun.
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.