Croajiro Noct vs Xenovader
Croajiro Noct vs Xenovader — 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 Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Croajiro Noct and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — 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
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Xenovader#145 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
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 — Xenovader hits 125 vs Croajiro Noct's 110.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.