Croajiro Noct vs Solenne
Croajiro Noct vs Solenne — 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 Solenne if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Solenne brings 115 Defense.
- You specifically want Untainted Maiden as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Black Quilled Ballet.
Croajiro Noct and Solenne 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. Solenne answers with Untainted Maiden and 115 attack (115 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
Solenne
Strengths
- Top-tier Handiwork (Lv8)
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — 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
Partner Skill
Untainted MaidenWhile in party, increases the player's Attack by (30~80)% if all Pals in party are different species. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Shot40
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Air Blade160
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Solenne on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Solenne#182 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 |
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 value bulk in Dark fights — Solenne brings 115 Defense.
- You specifically want Untainted Maiden as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Black Quilled Ballet.
- Solenne sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Croajiro Noct.