Croajiro Noct vs Penking
Croajiro Noct vs Penking — 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's 95.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Penking if…
- You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Croajiro Noct and Penking 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 answers with Brave Sailor and 95 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
Penking
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch 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
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Iceberg70
- Lv15Emperor SlideExclusive70
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Aqua Burst100
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Penking on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penking#018 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Penking's 95.
- 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 Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Penking sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.