Direhowl vs Melpaca
Direhowl vs Melpaca — 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 Melpaca's 90.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Melpaca if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Verdict
Direhowl and Melpaca 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. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 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
Direhowl
Stat
Melpaca
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner110
WinnerAttack
90
80
HP
90
Winner75
Defense
90
WinnerDirehowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Partner Skill
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
FarmingLv2
WinnerYes
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
Food Upkeep
3
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
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Direhowl
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Melpaca
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Melpaca 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 Melpaca's 90.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.