Direhowl vs Vixy
Direhowl vs Vixy — 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 Vixy's 70.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Vixy if…
- You specifically want Dig Here! as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vixy is Food 1.
Verdict
Direhowl and Vixy 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. Vixy answers with Dig Here! and 70 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
Direhowl
Stat
Vixy
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
Rarity
R2
110
WinnerAttack
70
80
WinnerHP
70
75
WinnerDefense
70
Direhowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Partner Skill
Dig Here!Sometimes digs up items from the ground when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
WinnerYes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & 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
Vixy
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Direhowl
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Vixy
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Wind Cutter30
- Lv30Seed Machine Gun50
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Vixy 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 Vixy's 70.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- You specifically want Dig Here! as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vixy is Food 1.