Direhowl vs Nitewing
Direhowl vs Nitewing — 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 Nitewing's 100.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Nitewing if…
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict
Direhowl and Nitewing 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. Nitewing answers with Travel Companion 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
Nitewing
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner110
WinnerAttack
100
80
HP
100
Winner75
Defense
80
WinnerDirehowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Partner Skill
Travel CompanionCan be ridden as a flying mount.
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
WinnerYes
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
WinnerFood Upkeep
7
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
Nitewing
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Direhowl
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Nitewing
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Tornado AttackExclusive65
- Lv15Wind Cutter30
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Nitewing 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 Nitewing'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 specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack.
- Nitewing sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Direhowl.