Croajiro Noct vs Penking Lux
Croajiro Noct vs Penking Lux — two Water 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 Penking Lux's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Penking Lux if…
- You value bulk in Water fights — Penking Lux brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Unyielding Storm Commander as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Thunderslide.
Croajiro Noct and Penking Lux both cover Water DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Croajiro Noct leans on Shadow Stance and a 110 attack frame. Penking Lux answers with Unyielding Storm Commander and 100 attack (100 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
Penking Lux
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Dual Water/Electric typing for coverage
- Exclusive skill: Thunderslide
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
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
Unyielding Storm CommanderWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Water damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Thunder Spear40
- Lv7Plasma Funnel120
- Lv15Bubble Blast80
- Lv22TriSpark250
- Lv30ThunderslideExclusive400
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Penking Lux on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penking Lux#18B | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Penking Lux'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 Water fights — Penking Lux brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Unyielding Storm Commander as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Thunderslide.
- Dual Water/Electric typing for coverage.
- Exclusive skill: Thunderslide.