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Caprity Noct vs Smokie

Caprity Noct vs Smokie — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Caprity Noct if…

  • You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Caprity Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.

Pick Smokie if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict

Caprity Noct and Smokie both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Caprity Noct leans on Venom Picker and a 75 attack frame. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Caprity Noct
Stat
Smokie
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
75
Attack
100
Winner
100
Winner
HP
85
90
Winner
Defense
85
Venom PickerSometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch . While in party, restores (100~200) Pal's Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Planting · FarmingLv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Caprity Noct

Strengths

  • Planting Lv2 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Smokie

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Caprity Noct

Partner Skill

Venom Picker

Sometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch . While in party, restores (100~200) Pal's Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Smokie

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

Work Skills

Caprity Noct vs Smokie on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Caprity Noct#34B
2
1
Smokie#149
2

Who Should You Use?

Caprity Noct
Use Caprity Noct if…
  • You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Caprity Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Caprity Noct is Food 2.
Caprity Noct Pal Page
Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Smokie Pal Page