Croajiro Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Croajiro Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Croajiro Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | 3 | 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 want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.