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Bushi vs Skutlass Ignis

Bushi vs Skutlass Ignis — 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 Skutlass Ignis's 105.
  • You specifically want Brandish Blade as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Skutlass Ignis if…

  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Fire kit fits your party better than Bushi's.
Verdict

Bushi and Skutlass Ignis 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. Skutlass Ignis answers with Seared Fish Fillet and 105 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Bushi
Stat
Skutlass Ignis
Fire
Type
Water / Fire
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
125
Winner
Attack
105
80
Winner
HP
70
80
Defense
80
Brandish BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.
Partner Skill
Seared Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball600 Power
Winner
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Kindling · Lumbering · Gathering · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bushi

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Skutlass Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

Bushi

Partner Skill

Brandish Blade

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.

Active Skills

Skutlass Ignis

Partner Skill

Seared Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Skutlass Ignis#128B
3
2
3
2
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 Skutlass Ignis's 105.
  • 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 Skutlass Ignis.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Bushi is Food 4.
Bushi Pal Page
Skutlass Ignis
Use Skutlass Ignis if…
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Fire kit fits your party better than Bushi's.
Skutlass Ignis Pal Page