Elphidran Aqua vs Panthalus
Elphidran Aqua vs Panthalus — two Water Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Elphidran Aqua if…
- You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Pick Panthalus if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Panthalus hits 120 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
- You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
- Flying mount (no saddle).
Elphidran Aqua and Panthalus both cover Water DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Elphidran Aqua leans on Amicable Water Dragon and a 80 attack frame. Panthalus answers with Resonant Guardian and 120 attack (180 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Elphidran Aqua
Strengths
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Panthalus
Strengths
- Flying mount (no saddle)
- Base sky patrol — bombard intruders
- Legendary Water combatant
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Very fast mount / travel option
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- No base work suitability
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Amicable Water DragonCan be ridden as a flying mount. While fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Dragon Cannon30
- Lv15Dragon Burst55
- Lv22Mystic Whirlwind70
- Lv30Acid Rain80
Partner Skill
Resonant GuardianCan be ridden as a flying mount. Only 1 can be summoned to a base. While at a base, it constantly patrols the skies and bombards intruders from high above.
Active Skills
- Lv1Bubble Rain200
- Lv7Creeping Bubbles200
- Lv15Aqua Blade300
- Lv22Tidal Charge400
- Lv30Maelstrom500
Work Skills
Elphidran Aqua vs Panthalus on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Elphidran Aqua#63B | 4 | 3 |
| Panthalus#203 | — | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Elphidran Aqua is Food 6.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Panthalus hits 120 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
- You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
- Flying mount (no saddle).
- Legendary Water combatant.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.