Theorylytics

Bushi vs Loomen

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

Pick Loomen if…

  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Loomen brings 95 Defense.
  • You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
Verdict

Bushi and Loomen 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. Loomen answers with Lantern Enchantment and 100 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

Bushi
Stat
Loomen
Fire
Type
Dark / Fire
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
125
Winner
Attack
100
80
HP
90
Winner
80
Defense
95
Winner
Brandish BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.
Partner Skill
Lantern EnchantmentWhile in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Lantern Flame650 Power
Top Skill Power
Lantern Flame650 Power
Winner
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Medicine ProductionLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bushi

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Loomen

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Bushi

Partner Skill

Brandish Blade

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.

Active Skills

Loomen

Partner Skill

Lantern Enchantment

While in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Loomen#180
4
4
4
Bushi#085
2
2
1
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Bushi
Use Bushi if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Bushi hits 125 vs Loomen's 100.
  • 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 Loomen.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi is Food 4.
Bushi Pal Page
Loomen
Use Loomen if…
  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Loomen brings 95 Defense.
  • You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
Loomen Pal Page