Direhowl vs Galeclaw
Direhowl vs Galeclaw — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Direhowl if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Direhowl brings 75 Defense.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Galeclaw if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Direhowl's 110.
- You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.
Direhowl and Galeclaw 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. Galeclaw answers with Galeclaw Rider and 120 attack (60 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
Galeclaw
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Gale Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Partner Skill
Galeclaw RiderWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to fire a gun while gliding with this Pal.
Active Skills
- Lv1Gale ClawExclusive60
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Wind Cutter30
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Galeclaw on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Direhowl brings 75 Defense.
- 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 want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Direhowl's 110.
- You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Gale Claw.