Eikthyrdeer vs Nitewing
Eikthyrdeer vs Nitewing — 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 Nitewing.
Pick Nitewing if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
Eikthyrdeer and Nitewing 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. Nitewing answers with Travel Companion and 100 attack. 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
Nitewing
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering 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
- Lv7Tornado AttackExclusive65
- Lv15Wind Cutter30
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Work Skills
Eikthyrdeer vs Nitewing on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eikthyrdeer#032 | 2 | — |
| Nitewing#051 | — | 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 Nitewing.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Eikthyrdeer is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack.