Dumud vs Finsider
Dumud vs Finsider — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Dumud if…
- You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Finsider if…
- You specifically want Water Gun as your combat partner skill.
- Watering Lv2 base contribution.
- Partner skill scales with level.
Dumud and Finsider both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Dumud leans on Soil Improver and a 100 attack frame. Finsider answers with Water Gun and 100 attack (80 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Dumud
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
- Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Finsider
Strengths
- Watering Lv2 base contribution
- Partner skill scales with level
Weaknesses
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Soil ImproverWhile in party, increases Attack of Ground Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Sometimes drops High Quality Pal Oil when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Aqua Gun50
- Lv15Stone Blast80
- Lv22Bubble Blast80
- Lv30Aqua Burst200
Partner Skill
Water GunWhen activated, Finsider changes the player's attack type to Water and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun50
- Lv7Bubble Blast80
- Lv15Power Bomb120
- Lv22Torrential Blast250
- Lv30Trigger Happy300
Work Skills
Dumud vs Finsider on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Water fights — Dumud brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage.
- Dumud sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Finsider.
- You specifically want Water Gun as your combat partner skill.
- Watering Lv2 base contribution.
- Partner skill scales with level.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Finsider is Food 2.