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Finsider Ignis vs Surfent

Finsider Ignis vs Surfent — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Finsider Ignis if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Finsider Ignis hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • You specifically want Ember Chamber as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill scales with level.

Pick Surfent if…

  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Finsider Ignis and Surfent both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Finsider Ignis leans on Ember Chamber and a 100 attack frame. Surfent answers with Swift Swimmer and 90 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Finsider Ignis
Stat
Surfent
Water / Fire
Type
Water
R4
Rarity
R4
100
Winner
Attack
90
75
HP
90
Winner
80
Defense
80
Ember ChamberWhile in party, Finsider Ignis helps carry supplies, reducing the weight of weapons in your inventory by (60~100)% . Also improves player's and Pals' Fire damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Swift SwimmerCan be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Fire Ball600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Kindling · Watering · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Work Skills
Watering · FarmingLv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Finsider Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Partner skill scales with level
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Surfent

Strengths

  • Watering Lv3 base contribution
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Finsider Ignis

Partner Skill

Ember Chamber

While in party, Finsider Ignis helps carry supplies, reducing the weight of weapons in your inventory by (60~100)% . Also improves player's and Pals' Fire damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Surfent

Partner Skill

Swift Swimmer

Can be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Finsider Ignis vs Surfent on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Finsider Ignis#88B
2
2
1
Surfent#075
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Finsider Ignis
Use Finsider Ignis if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Finsider Ignis hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • You specifically want Ember Chamber as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill scales with level.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Finsider Ignis is Food 2.
Finsider Ignis Pal Page
Surfent
Use Surfent if…
  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Surfent Pal Page