Croajiro Noct vs Loomen
Croajiro Noct vs Loomen — 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 want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Loomen's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Loomen if…
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Loomen 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. Loomen answers with Lantern Enchantment and 100 attack (95 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
Loomen
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
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
Lantern EnchantmentWhile in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Flame Funnel300
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Loomen on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Loomen#180 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Loomen'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 specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.