Direhowl vs Valentail
Direhowl vs Valentail — 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 Valentail's 100.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Valentail if…
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Valentail's Neutral kit fits your party better than Direhowl's.
Direhowl and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 attack (70 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
Valentail
Strengths
- Gathering Lv2
- Neutral-type Pal
- Partner skill: Big Stretch
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
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Valentail 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 Valentail'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 Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Valentail's Neutral kit fits your party better than Direhowl's.