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Cryolinx vs Vanwyrm Cryst

Cryolinx vs Vanwyrm 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 Vanwyrm Cryst's 120.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.

Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Cryolinx and Vanwyrm 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice / Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
140
Winner
Attack
120
100
Winner
HP
90
110
Winner
Defense
95
Dragon HunterWhile fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Winner
Cooling · Lumbering · Transporting · HandiworkLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
7
Food Upkeep
6
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

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

Cryolinx

Partner Skill

Dragon Hunter

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

Active Skills

Vanwyrm Cryst

Partner Skill

Aerial Marauder

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cryolinx#132
3
4
4
4
Vanwyrm Cryst#64B
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Cryolinx
Use Cryolinx if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Vanwyrm Cryst's 120.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Cryolinx sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
Cryolinx Pal Page
Vanwyrm Cryst
Use Vanwyrm Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.
Vanwyrm Cryst Pal Page