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Direhowl

Neutral · R2

Direhowl

VS
Mozzarina

Neutral · R2

Mozzarina

Direhowl vs Mozzarina

Direhowl vs Mozzarina — 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 Mozzarina's 100.
  • You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.

Pick Mozzarina if…

  • You specifically want Milk Maker as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Mozzarina's Neutral kit fits your party better than Direhowl's.
Verdict

Direhowl and Mozzarina 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. Mozzarina answers with Milk Maker and 100 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

Direhowl
Stat
Mozzarina
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
Rarity
R2
110
Winner
Attack
100
80
HP
90
Winner
75
Defense
80
Winner
Direhowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Partner Skill
Milk MakerSometimes produces Milk when assigned to ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
FarmingLv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
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

Mozzarina

Strengths

  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Farming work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Direhowl

Partner Skill

Direhowl Rider

Can be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.

Active Skills

Mozzarina

Partner Skill

Milk Maker

Sometimes produces Milk when assigned to ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Direhowl#033
1
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Mozzarina#040
—
2

Who Should You Use?

Direhowl
Use Direhowl if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Mozzarina's 100.
  • You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Direhowl Pal Page
Mozzarina
Use Mozzarina if…
  • You specifically want Milk Maker as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Mozzarina's Neutral kit fits your party better than Direhowl's.
Mozzarina Pal Page