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Eikthyrdeer vs Herbil

Eikthyrdeer vs Herbil — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Eikthyrdeer if…

  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Eikthyrdeer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Herbil.

Pick Herbil if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Herbil hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
  • You specifically want Herbil Pulse as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Konoha Flip.
Verdict

Eikthyrdeer and Herbil both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Eikthyrdeer leans on Guardian Of The Forest and a 80 attack frame. Herbil answers with Herbil Pulse and 100 attack (75 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Eikthyrdeer
Stat
Herbil
Neutral
Type
Grass / Neutral
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
80
Attack
100
Winner
95
Winner
HP
80
80
Winner
Defense
75
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Herbil PulseWhile in party, Herbil uses its healing powers to restore (30~60)% of the player's Max Health when incapacitated.
None
Exclusive Skill
Konoha Flip250 Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Winner
LumberingLv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Eikthyrdeer

Strengths

  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Lumbering work (Lv2)
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

Herbil

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Supportive partner skill
  • Dual Grass/Neutral typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Eikthyrdeer

Partner Skill

Guardian Of The Forest

Can be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.

Active Skills

Herbil

Partner Skill

Herbil Pulse

While in party, Herbil uses its healing powers to restore (30~60)% of the player's Max Health when incapacitated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Eikthyrdeer#032
2
Herbil#010
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Eikthyrdeer
Use Eikthyrdeer if…
  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Eikthyrdeer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Herbil.
Eikthyrdeer Pal Page
Herbil
Use Herbil if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Herbil hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
  • You specifically want Herbil Pulse as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Konoha Flip.
  • Supportive partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Neutral typing for coverage.
Herbil Pal Page