Dandilord vs Menasting
Dandilord vs Menasting — two Dark Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Dandilord if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Dandilord hits 135 vs Menasting's 100.
- You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.
Pick Menasting if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Menasting brings 130 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
Dandilord and Menasting both cover Dark DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Dandilord leans on Mist Stalwart and a 135 attack frame plus exclusive Poison Promenade. Menasting answers with Steel Scorpion and 100 attack (130 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Dandilord
Strengths
- Top-tier Planting (Lv8)
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
Menasting
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Mist StalwartWhen activated, the player's attacks inflict Poison (2~6) . While in party, grants the player and party Pals immunity to Poison , and nullifies the effects of toxic gas in the World Tree area. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Circle Vine300
- Lv22Dark Laser450
- Lv30Dark Whisp600
Partner Skill
Steel ScorpionWhen fighting together, increases the player's defense and Electric Pals drop more items when defeated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Dandilord vs Menasting on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Dandilord hits 135 vs Menasting's 100.
- You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Menasting brings 130 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Menasting sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Dandilord.