Croajiro Noct vs Helzephyr
Croajiro Noct vs Helzephyr — 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 Helzephyr if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Helzephyr hits 125 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Wings Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Croajiro Noct and Helzephyr 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. Helzephyr answers with Wings Of Death and 125 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
Helzephyr
Strengths
- Strong Transporting worker (Lv4)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Wings Of DeathCan be ridden as a flying mount. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Spirit Fire45
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Flare Storm80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Helzephyr on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Helzephyr#080 | — | — | — | 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 — Helzephyr hits 125 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Wings Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Helzephyr sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.