Dumud vs Fuddler
Dumud vs Fuddler — two Ground 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 Ground fights — Dumud brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Fuddler if…
- You specifically want Ore Detector as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Fuddler is Food 2.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Dumud's.
Dumud and Fuddler both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Dumud leans on Soil Improver and a 100 attack frame. Fuddler answers with Ore Detector and 100 attack (50 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
Fuddler
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Dumud vs Fuddler on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Ground 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 Fuddler.
- You specifically want Ore Detector as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Fuddler is Food 2.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Dumud's.