Croajiro Noct vs Incineram Noct
Croajiro Noct vs Incineram Noct — 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 Incineram Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Incineram Noct's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Incineram Noct 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. Incineram Noct answers with Darkclaw Hunter and 150 attack (85 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
Incineram Noct
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- 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
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Incineram Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Incineram Noct#91B | — | 3 | — | 3 | 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 — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Incineram Noct's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.