Dualith Noct vs Knocklem
Dualith Noct vs Knocklem — two Ground Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Dualith Noct if…
- You specifically want Corruption Laser as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Root.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Dualith Noct is Food 8.
Pick Knocklem if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
Dualith Noct and Knocklem both cover Ground DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Dualith Noct leans on Corruption Laser and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Dark Root. Knocklem answers with Steel Guardian Mode and 110 attack (135 Defense vs 125). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Dualith Noct
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv6)
- Near-best Transporting (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
Knocklem
Strengths
- Near-best Mining (Lv7)
- Top-tier Transporting (Lv7)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Corruption LaserCan be ridden. When activated, Dualith Noct fires a powerful Dark laser from its right hand. Technology 69
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Dark Laser450
Partner Skill
Steel Guardian ModeWhen activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Stone Cannon120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Rock Lance400
Work Skills
Dualith Noct vs Knocklem on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dualith Noct#138B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Knocklem#159 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Corruption Laser as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Root.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Dualith Noct is Food 8.
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
- Knocklem sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Dualith Noct.