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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.
Verdict

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

Croajiro Noct
Stat
Incineram Noct
Water / Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
110
Attack
150
Winner
85
HP
95
Winner
90
Winner
Defense
85
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)
Partner Skill
Darkclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball150 Power
Handiwork · Gathering · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv3
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

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

Croajiro Noct

Partner Skill

Shadow Stance

When 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

Incineram Noct

Partner Skill

Darkclaw Hunter

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.

Active Skills

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?

Croajiro Noct
Use Croajiro Noct if…
  • 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.
Croajiro Noct Pal Page
Incineram Noct
Use 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.
Incineram Noct Pal Page