Croajiro Noct vs Shroomer Noct
Croajiro Noct vs Shroomer Noct — 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 Shroomer Noct's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Shroomer Noct if…
- You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
Croajiro Noct and Shroomer Noct 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. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack. 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
Shroomer Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 5 — 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
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Grass Tornado200
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Shroomer Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Shroomer Noct#118B | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Shroomer Noct'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 specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.