Croajiro Noct vs Dumud Gild
Croajiro Noct vs Dumud Gild — two Water Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Croajiro Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Dumud Gild's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Dumud Gild if…
- You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud Gild brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Golden Harvest as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Croajiro Noct and Dumud Gild both cover Water DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Croajiro Noct leans on Shadow Stance and a 110 attack frame. Dumud Gild answers with Golden Harvest and 100 attack (100 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Croajiro Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Dumud Gild
Strengths
- Top-tier Farming (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Shadow StanceWhen activated, Croajiro Noct channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Dark damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Dark Shot40
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Acid Rain120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Partner Skill
Golden HarvestWhile in party, increases amount of Gold Coin dropped by enemies by +(100~200)% . Sometimes drops High Quality Pal Oil when assigned to Ranch , with a small chance to drop Gold Coin . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Aqua Gun50
- Lv15Stone Blast80
- Lv22Sand Tornado200
- Lv30Torrential Blast250
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Dumud Gild on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumud Gild#109B | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Dumud Gild's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Croajiro Noct is Food 2.
- You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud Gild brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Golden Harvest as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.