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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.
Verdict

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

Bushi
Stat
Sootseer
Fire
Type
Dark / Fire
R7
Rarity
R7
125
Attack
125
80
HP
105
Winner
80
Defense
90
Winner
Brandish BladeWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.
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 .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Lumbering · Handiwork · Kindling · Transporting · GatheringLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
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

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

Bushi

Partner Skill

Brandish Blade

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri.

Active Skills

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While 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

Work Skills

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

Pal
Sootseer#135
3
3
2
3
2
Bushi#085
2
2
1
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Bushi
Use 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.
Bushi Pal Page
Sootseer
Use 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.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
Sootseer Pal Page