Bushi vs Sootseer
Bushi vs Sootseer — two Fire Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Bushi if…
- 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.
Pick Sootseer if…
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Sootseer brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Bushi and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 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
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage
Sootseer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Wind Cutter30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Iaigiri65
- Lv30Ignis Breath70
Partner Skill
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Bushi vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You value bulk in Fire fights — Sootseer brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.