Elgrove Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Elgrove Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Elgrove Cryst if…
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Elgrove Cryst brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Elgrove Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Elgrove Cryst and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Elgrove Cryst leans on Father Winter's Threat and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Snow Rush. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Elgrove Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Father Winter's ThreatWhile in party, grants the player the ability to Freeze enemies afflicted with Soak in one strike.
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Crystal Breath160
- Lv15Freeze Wall200
- Lv22Snow RushExclusive250
- Lv30Icicle Line300
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Elgrove Cryst vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgrove Cryst#81B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Elgrove Cryst brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
- Elgrove Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Elgrove Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.