Croajiro Noct vs Gildra
Croajiro Noct vs Gildra — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Croajiro Noct if…
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Gildra if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Gildra hits 120 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
Croajiro Noct and Gildra both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Croajiro Noct leans on Shadow Stance and a 110 attack frame. Gildra answers with Resurrection and 120 attack (105 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
Gildra
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
ResurrectionWhile fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Flame200
- Lv15Sand Tornado200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Sand Twister500
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Gildra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Gildra#120 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 4 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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 want the higher raw attack frame — Gildra hits 120 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.