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Eikthyrdeer vs Lamball

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Eikthyrdeer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Eikthyrdeer hits 80 vs Lamball's 70.
  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.

Pick Lamball if…

  • You specifically want Fluffy Shield as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Roly Poly.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
Verdict

Eikthyrdeer and Lamball 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. Lamball answers with Fluffy Shield and 70 attack (70 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
Lamball
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R4
Winner
Rarity
R1
80
Winner
Attack
70
95
Winner
HP
70
80
Winner
Defense
70
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Fluffy ShieldWhen activated, equips to the player and becomes a shield. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
Roly Poly35 Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Implode180 Power
Winner
LumberingLv2
Work Skills
Farming · Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
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

Lamball

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ranch production partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Roly Poly

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

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

Lamball

Partner Skill

Fluffy Shield

When activated, equips to the player and becomes a shield. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Eikthyrdeer#032
2
Lamball#001
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Eikthyrdeer
Use Eikthyrdeer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Eikthyrdeer hits 80 vs Lamball's 70.
  • 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 Lamball.
Eikthyrdeer Pal Page
Lamball
Use Lamball if…
  • You specifically want Fluffy Shield as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Roly Poly.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Roly Poly.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lamball is Food 2.
Lamball Pal Page