Dumud vs Finsider Ignis
Dumud vs Finsider Ignis — 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 Ignis if…
- You specifically want Ember Chamber as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill scales with level.
- Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
Dumud and Finsider Ignis 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 Ignis answers with Ember Chamber 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 Ignis
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Partner skill scales with level
- Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
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
Ember ChamberWhile in party, Finsider Ignis helps carry supplies, reducing the weight of weapons in your inventory by (60~100)% . Also improves player's and Pals' Fire damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Ignis Breath160
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Trigger Happy300
Work Skills
Dumud vs Finsider Ignis on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumud#109 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Finsider Ignis#88B | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
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.
- You specifically want Ember Chamber as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill scales with level.
- Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Finsider Ignis is Food 2.