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.
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
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
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
Partner Skill
Skilled FingersWhile in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Ice Missile30
- Lv22Blizzard Spike130
- Lv30Power Bomb70
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?
- 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.
- 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.