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Eikthyrdeer vs Ribbuny

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Eikthyrdeer if…

  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Eikthyrdeer brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.

Pick Ribbuny if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
Verdict

Eikthyrdeer and Ribbuny 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. Ribbuny answers with Skilled Fingers and 100 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
Ribbuny
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R4
Winner
Rarity
R1
80
Attack
100
Winner
95
Winner
HP
75
80
Winner
Defense
70
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Skilled FingersWhile in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
LumberingLv2
Work Skills
Gathering · 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

Ribbuny

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

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

Ribbuny

Partner Skill

Skilled Fingers

While in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Eikthyrdeer#032
2
Ribbuny#044
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Eikthyrdeer
Use Eikthyrdeer if…
  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Eikthyrdeer brings 80 Defense.
  • 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 Ribbuny.
Eikthyrdeer Pal Page
Ribbuny
Use Ribbuny if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
Ribbuny Pal Page