Theorylytics
Dupin

Fire · R7

Dupin

VS
Kitsun

Fire · R6

Kitsun

Dupin vs Kitsun

Dupin vs Kitsun — two Fire Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dupin if…

  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
  • Dupin sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kitsun.

Pick Kitsun if…

  • You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Dupin and Kitsun both cover Fire DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Dupin leans on Trick-Loving Fluffle and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Trickster Show. Kitsun answers with Clear Mind and 115 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Dupin
Stat
Kitsun
Fire
Type
Fire
R7
Winner
Rarity
R6
110
Attack
115
Winner
100
HP
100
100
Defense
100
Trick-Loving FluffleWhile in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Clear MindCan be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.
Trickster Show700 Power
Exclusive Skill
Daring Flames75 Power
Trickster Show700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball150 Power
Kindling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv7 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
KindlingLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
8
Food Upkeep
4
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dupin

Strengths

  • Near-best Kindling (Lv7)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Kitsun

Strengths

  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Daring Flames

Weaknesses

  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Dupin

Partner Skill

Trick-Loving Fluffle

While in party, when the player's Health falls below 50%, Dupin generates an explosion around the player ( Fire / Power: (100~200) / Burn buildup: 777 ). Additionally, while the player's Health is below 50%, the player's Attack is increased by (30~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Kitsun

Partner Skill

Clear Mind

Can be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Dupin vs Kitsun on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Dupin#176
7
5
4
2
Kitsun#111
3
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Who Should You Use?

Dupin
Use Dupin if…
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.
  • Dupin sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kitsun.
Dupin Pal Page
Kitsun
Use Kitsun if…
  • You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Exclusive skill: Daring Flames.
Kitsun Pal Page