Chikipi vs Direhowl
Chikipi vs Direhowl — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Chikipi if…
- You specifically want Egg Layer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Chicken Rush.
- Ranch production partner skill.
Pick Direhowl if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Chikipi's 70.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Verdict
Chikipi and Direhowl both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Chikipi leans on Egg Layer and a 70 attack frame plus exclusive Chicken Rush. Direhowl answers with Direhowl Rider and 110 attack (75 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Chikipi
Stat
Direhowl
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner70
Attack
110
Winner60
HP
80
Winner60
Defense
75
WinnerEgg LayerSometimes lays an Egg when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Direhowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
1
WinnerFood Upkeep
3
Strengths & Weaknesses
Chikipi
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Chicken Rush
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Direhowl
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Chikipi
Active Skills
- Lv1Chicken RushExclusive30
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Implode180
- Lv30Grass Tornado80
Direhowl
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Work Skills
Chikipi vs Direhowl on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Egg Layer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Chicken Rush.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Chicken Rush.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Chikipi is Food 1.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Chikipi's 70.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Direhowl sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Chikipi.