Eikthyrdeer vs Melpaca
Eikthyrdeer vs Melpaca — 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 Melpaca.
Pick Melpaca if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Eikthyrdeer and Melpaca 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. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 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
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
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Antler Uppercut50
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Work Skills
Eikthyrdeer vs Melpaca on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eikthyrdeer#032 | 2 | — |
| Melpaca#020 | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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 Melpaca.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.