Celesdir Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Celesdir Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 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.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Celesdir Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Celesdir Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celesdir Noct#157B | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- Celesdir Noct sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.