Celesdir Noct vs Sootseer
Celesdir Noct vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Celesdir Noct if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Celesdir Noct brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Blessing of Chaos as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Nova.
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Celesdir Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Celesdir Noct and Sootseer both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Celesdir Noct leans on Blessing of Chaos and a 115 attack frame plus exclusive Dark Nova. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Celesdir Noct
Strengths
- Top-tier Lumbering (Lv8)
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark 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
Partner Skill
Blessing of ChaosCan be ridden. While in party, the Pal fighting alongside you gradually loses Health in exchange for (40~80)% Attack increase. (Does not stack) Technology 78
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Dark Arrow120
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Apocalypse400
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
Celesdir Noct vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celesdir Noct#157B | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Sootseer#135 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Celesdir Noct brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Blessing of Chaos as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Nova.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Celesdir Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Sootseer is Food 7.