Dumud vs Killamari
Dumud vs Killamari — 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 Killamari if…
- You specifically want Fried Squid as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage.
Dumud and Killamari 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. Killamari answers with Fried Squid and 100 attack (70 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
Killamari
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- 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
Fried SquidWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Can float for long periods of time while gliding.
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet30
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Dark Ball40
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Acid Rain80
Work Skills
Dumud vs Killamari 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 Killamari.
- You specifically want Fried Squid as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage.