Theorylytics
Dupin

Fire · R7

Dupin

VS
Sootseer

Dark / Fire · R7

Sootseer

Dupin vs Sootseer

Dupin vs Sootseer — 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 Sootseer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Dupin and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 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
Sootseer
Fire
Type
Dark / Fire
R7
Rarity
R7
110
Attack
125
Winner
100
HP
105
Winner
100
Winner
Defense
90
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
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Trickster Show700 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Trickster Show700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Kindling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv7 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
8
Food Upkeep
7
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

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

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

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Dupin#176
7
5
4
2
—
—
—
Sootseer#135
3
3
—
—
2
3
2

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 Pal Page
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Dupin's 110.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Sootseer is Food 7.
Sootseer Pal Page