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Cryolinx vs Rayhound Cryst

Cryolinx vs Rayhound Cryst — 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 Rayhound Cryst's 105.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Rayhound Cryst.

Pick Rayhound Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Verdict

Cryolinx and Rayhound Cryst 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. Rayhound Cryst answers with Snow Shepherd and 105 attack (80 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
Rayhound Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice
R7
Winner
Rarity
R6
140
Winner
Attack
105
100
Winner
HP
90
110
Winner
Defense
80
Dragon HunterWhile fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Snow ShepherdCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. While in party, increases Defense of Ice Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Technology 32
None
Exclusive Skill
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Cooling · Lumbering · Transporting · HandiworkLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
CoolingLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
7
Food Upkeep
4
Winner

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

Rayhound Cryst

Strengths

  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice)

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Cryolinx

Partner Skill

Dragon Hunter

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

Active Skills

Rayhound Cryst

Partner Skill

Snow Shepherd

Can be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. While in party, increases Defense of Ice Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Technology 32

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cryolinx#132
3
4
4
4
Rayhound Cryst#98B
3

Who Should You Use?

Cryolinx
Use Cryolinx if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Rayhound Cryst's 105.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Rayhound Cryst.
Cryolinx Pal Page
Rayhound Cryst
Use Rayhound Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice).
Rayhound Cryst Pal Page