Croajiro Noct vs Nitemary
Croajiro Noct vs Nitemary — 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 Nitemary's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Nitemary if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Croajiro Noct and Nitemary 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. Nitemary answers with Soul Collector and 100 attack (105 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
Nitemary
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- 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
Soul CollectorWhile fighting together, Pals drop +(100~200)% more Pal Souls when defeated. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Spirit Flame200
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Nitemary on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nitemary#148 | — | 4 | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Nitemary'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 value bulk in Dark fights — Nitemary brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Soul Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Nitemary sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.