Eikthyrdeer vs Valentail
Eikthyrdeer vs Valentail — 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 Valentail if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Eikthyrdeer and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch 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
Valentail
Strengths
- Gathering Lv2
- Neutral-type Pal
- Partner skill: Big Stretch
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
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
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Work Skills
Eikthyrdeer vs Valentail on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eikthyrdeer#032 | 2 | — |
| Valentail#162 | — | 2 |
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 Valentail.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Eikthyrdeer's 80.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Valentail is Food 4.