Dumud vs Rushoar
Dumud vs Rushoar — 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 Rushoar if…
- You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Dumud and Rushoar 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. Rushoar answers with Hard Head 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
Rushoar
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Mining work (Lv1)
- 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
Active Skills
- Lv1Reckless ChargeExclusive55
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Stone Blast55
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Dumud vs Rushoar 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 Rushoar.
- You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge.