Dumud vs Lapiron
Dumud vs Lapiron — 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 Lapiron if…
- You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lapiron's Ground kit fits your party better than Dumud's.
Dumud and Lapiron 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. Lapiron answers with Friend of Earth 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
Lapiron
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground 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
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Stone Cannon120
- Lv22Sand Tornado200
- Lv30Rockburst300
Work Skills
Dumud vs Lapiron 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 Lapiron.
- You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lapiron's Ground kit fits your party better than Dumud's.