Croajiro Noct vs Wispaw
Croajiro Noct vs Wispaw — 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 Wispaw's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wispaw if…
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Wispaw 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. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 attack (70 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
Wispaw
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- 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
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Wispaw on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Wispaw#050 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Wispaw'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 Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.