Direhowl vs Eikthyrdeer
Direhowl vs Eikthyrdeer — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Direhowl if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Eikthyrdeer if…
- You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Eikthyrdeer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Direhowl.
Direhowl and Eikthyrdeer both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Direhowl leans on Direhowl Rider and a 110 attack frame. Eikthyrdeer answers with Guardian Of The Forest and 80 attack (80 Defense vs 75). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Direhowl
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Eikthyrdeer
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Lumbering work (Lv2)
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Partner Skill
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Antler Uppercut50
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Eikthyrdeer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Direhowl#033 | 1 | — |
| Eikthyrdeer#032 | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Direhowl is Food 3.
- You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Eikthyrdeer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Direhowl.