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Dupin

Fire · R7

Dupin

VS
Skutlass Ignis

Water / Fire · R5

Skutlass Ignis

Dupin vs Skutlass Ignis

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dupin if…

  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Trick-Loving Fluffle as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Trickster Show.

Pick Skutlass Ignis if…

  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Skutlass Ignis is Food 5.
Verdict

Dupin and Skutlass Ignis 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. Skutlass Ignis answers with Seared Fish Fillet and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Dupin
Stat
Skutlass Ignis
Fire
Type
Water / Fire
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
110
Winner
Attack
105
100
Winner
HP
70
100
Winner
Defense
80
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
Seared Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
Trickster Show700 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Trickster Show700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball600 Power
Kindling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv7 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Kindling · Lumbering · Gathering · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
8
Food Upkeep
5
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

Skutlass Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

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

Skutlass Ignis

Partner Skill

Seared Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Dupin#176
7
5
4
2
—
—
—
Skutlass Ignis#128B
3
—
—
—
2
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Dupin
Use Dupin if…
  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Dupin brings 100 Defense.
  • 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 Skutlass Ignis.
Dupin Pal Page
Skutlass Ignis
Use Skutlass Ignis if…
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Skutlass Ignis is Food 5.
Skutlass Ignis Pal Page