Croajiro Noct vs Lovander
Croajiro Noct vs Lovander — 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 Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Lovander if…
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Lovander 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. Lovander answers with Heart Drain and 70 attack (70 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
Lovander
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
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
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Acid Rain80
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Lovander on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Lovander#069 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Lovander's 70.
- 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 Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.