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Dandilord vs Shadowbeak

Dandilord vs Shadowbeak — two Dark Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dandilord if…

  • You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.
  • Dandilord's Dark kit fits your party better than Shadowbeak's.

Pick Shadowbeak if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Shadowbeak brings 140 Defense.
  • You specifically want Modified Dna as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Divine Disaster.
Verdict

Dandilord and Shadowbeak 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. Shadowbeak answers with Modified Dna and 130 attack (140 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

Dandilord
Stat
Shadowbeak
Grass / Dark
Type
Dark
R8
Rarity
R10
Winner
135
Winner
Attack
130
125
Winner
HP
120
110
Defense
140
Winner
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)
Partner Skill
Modified DnaCan be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.
Exclusive Skill
Toxic Dance800 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Planting · Handiwork · Medicine Production · Gathering · TransportingLv8 · Lv6 · Lv6 · Lv5 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
9
Food Upkeep
8
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dandilord

Strengths

  • Top-tier Planting (Lv8)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep

Shadowbeak

Strengths

  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Very fast mount / travel option
  • Legendary-tier rarity

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Dandilord

Partner Skill

Mist Stalwart

When 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

Shadowbeak

Partner Skill

Modified Dna

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Dark attacks while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Dandilord#194
8
6
5
6
3
Shadowbeak#189
2

Who Should You Use?

Dandilord
Use Dandilord if…
  • You specifically want Mist Stalwart as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Poison Promenade.
  • Dandilord's Dark kit fits your party better than Shadowbeak's.
Dandilord Pal Page
Shadowbeak
Use Shadowbeak if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Shadowbeak brings 140 Defense.
  • You specifically want Modified Dna as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Divine Disaster.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
Shadowbeak Pal Page