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Cryolinx vs Penking

Cryolinx vs Penking — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cryolinx if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Penking's 95.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Penking.

Pick Penking if…

  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict

Cryolinx and Penking both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Cryolinx leans on Dragon Hunter and a 140 attack frame. Penking answers with Brave Sailor and 95 attack (95 Defense vs 110). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Cryolinx
Stat
Penking
Ice
Type
Water / Ice
R7
Winner
Rarity
R6
140
Winner
Attack
95
100
Winner
HP
95
110
Winner
Defense
95
Dragon HunterWhile fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Brave SailorWhen fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
None
Exclusive Skill
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Winner
Cooling · Lumbering · Transporting · HandiworkLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Mining · Transporting · Cooling · Handiwork · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
7
Winner
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cryolinx

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Penking

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep

Combat Kit

Cryolinx

Partner Skill

Dragon Hunter

While fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Penking

Partner Skill

Brave Sailor

When fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Cryolinx vs Penking on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Cryolinx#132
3
4
4
4
Penking#018
2
2
3
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Cryolinx
Use Cryolinx if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Penking's 95.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Penking.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Cryolinx is Food 7.
Cryolinx Pal Page
Penking
Use Penking if…
  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
Penking Pal Page