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Dualith Noct vs Menasting

Dualith Noct vs Menasting — two Dark Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dualith Noct if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Dualith Noct hits 110 vs Menasting's 100.
  • You specifically want Corruption Laser as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Root.

Pick Menasting if…

  • You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Dualith Noct and Menasting both cover Dark 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. Menasting answers with Steel Scorpion and 100 attack (130 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

Dualith Noct
Stat
Menasting
Ground / Dark
Type
Dark / Ground
R8
Rarity
R9
Winner
110
Winner
Attack
100
110
Winner
HP
100
125
Defense
130
Winner
Corruption LaserCan be ridden. When activated, Dualith Noct fires a powerful Dark laser from its right hand. Technology 69
Partner Skill
Steel ScorpionWhen fighting together, increases the player's defense and Electric Pals drop more items when defeated.
Dark Root700 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Root700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Mining · Transporting · Lumbering · Gathering · PlantingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv5 · Lv3 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Mining · LumberingLv5 · Lv3
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
8
Food Upkeep
7
Winner

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

Menasting

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Very fast mount / travel option
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Dualith Noct

Partner Skill

Corruption Laser

Can be ridden. When activated, Dualith Noct fires a powerful Dark laser from its right hand. Technology 69

Active Skills

Menasting

Partner Skill

Steel Scorpion

When fighting together, increases the player's defense and Electric Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Dualith Noct vs Menasting on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Dualith Noct#138B
3
3
5
6
6
Menasting#099
3
5

Who Should You Use?

Dualith Noct
Use Dualith Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Dualith Noct hits 110 vs Menasting's 100.
  • You specifically want Corruption Laser as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Root.
Dualith Noct Pal Page
Menasting
Use Menasting if…
  • You specifically want Steel Scorpion as your combat partner skill.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Menasting sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Dualith Noct.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Menasting is Food 7.
Menasting Pal Page