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Croajiro Noct vs Nox

Croajiro Noct vs Nox — 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 Nox's 85.
  • You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.

Pick Nox if…

  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.
Verdict

Croajiro Noct and Nox 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. Nox answers with Kuudere and 85 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

Croajiro Noct
Stat
Nox
Water / Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R6
Winner
110
Winner
Attack
85
85
Winner
HP
75
90
Winner
Defense
70
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
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Handiwork · Gathering · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
2

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

Nox

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv1)

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

Nox

Partner Skill

Kuudere

When fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Croajiro Noct vs Nox on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Croajiro Noct#9B
1
2
1
1
Nox#024
1

Who Should You Use?

Croajiro Noct
Use Croajiro Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Nox's 85.
  • You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Croajiro Noct Pal Page
Nox
Use Nox if…
  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.
Nox Pal Page