Dumud vs Snock Lux
Dumud vs Snock Lux — 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 Snock Lux if…
- You specifically want Grounding Shell as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Generating Electricity worker (Lv4).
- Dual Electric/Ground typing for coverage.
Dumud and Snock Lux 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. Snock Lux answers with Grounding Shell 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
Snock Lux
Strengths
- Strong Generating Electricity worker (Lv4)
- Dual Electric/Ground 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
Grounding ShellWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Water damage, and are immune to Soak . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Shockwave80
- Lv7Stone Cannon120
- Lv15Rockburst300
- Lv22TriSpark250
- Lv30Rock Lance400
Work Skills
Dumud vs Snock Lux 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 Snock Lux.
- You specifically want Grounding Shell as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Generating Electricity worker (Lv4).
- Dual Electric/Ground typing for coverage.