Direhowl vs Lapure
Direhowl vs Lapure — 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 Lapure's 100.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Lapure if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Lapure brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Long-Sleeved Hurray as your combat partner skill.
- Lapure sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Direhowl.
Direhowl and Lapure 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. Lapure answers with Long-Sleeved Hurray and 100 attack (100 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
Lapure
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Partner Skill
Long-Sleeved HurrayWhile in party, reduces the Partner Skill cooldowns for other party Pals by (10~50)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Bubble Blast80
- Lv15Power Bomb120
- Lv22Air Blade160
- Lv30Curtain Splash300
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Lapure 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 — Direhowl hits 110 vs Lapure's 100.
- 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 value bulk in Neutral fights — Lapure brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Long-Sleeved Hurray as your combat partner skill.
- Lapure sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Direhowl.