Celesdir Noct vs Xenovader
Celesdir Noct vs Xenovader — 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 Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Celesdir Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Celesdir Noct and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Celesdir Noct vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Celesdir Noct#157B | 4 | 8 | — |
| Xenovader#145 | — | 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Celesdir Noct is Food 8.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Celesdir Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.