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Celaray vs Dumud

Celaray vs Dumud — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Celaray if…

  • You specifically want Zephyr Glider as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Celaray's Water kit fits your party better than Dumud's.

Pick Dumud if…

  • You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud brings 95 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Celaray and Dumud both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Celaray leans on Zephyr Glider and a 100 attack frame. Dumud answers with Soil Improver 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

Celaray
Stat
Dumud
Water
Type
Ground / Water
R3
Rarity
R4
Winner
100
Attack
100
80
HP
100
Winner
80
Defense
95
Winner
Zephyr GliderWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to move quickly for long periods of time while gliding with this Pal.
Partner Skill
Soil ImproverWhile in party, increases Attack of Ground Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Sometimes drops High Quality Pal Oil when assigned to Ranch .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Geyser Gush600 Power
Winner
Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Mining · Watering · Farming · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Celaray

Strengths

  • Transporting Lv1 base contribution
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Dumud

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Celaray

Partner Skill

Zephyr Glider

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to move quickly for long periods of time while gliding with this Pal.

Active Skills

Dumud

Partner Skill

Soil Improver

While in party, increases Attack of Ground Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Sometimes drops High Quality Pal Oil when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Dumud#109
2
1
2
1
Celaray#007
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Celaray
Use Celaray if…
  • You specifically want Zephyr Glider as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Celaray's Water kit fits your party better than Dumud's.
Celaray Pal Page
Dumud
Use Dumud if…
  • You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud brings 95 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage.
  • Dumud sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Celaray.
Dumud Pal Page