Croajiro Noct vs Roujay
Croajiro Noct vs Roujay — 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 specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Roujay if…
- You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Roujay's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Roujay 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. Roujay answers with Dark-Nester and 115 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
Roujay
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- 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
Dark-NesterCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)% . (Does not stack) Technology 72
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Air Blade160
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Roujay on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Roujay#177 | — | — | 5 | 5 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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 Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Roujay's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.