Finsider vs Kelpsea
Finsider vs Kelpsea — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Finsider if…
- You value bulk in Water fights — Finsider brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Water Gun as your combat partner skill.
- Watering Lv2 base contribution.
Pick Kelpsea if…
- You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.
- Kelpsea's Water kit fits your party better than Finsider's.
Verdict
Finsider and Kelpsea both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Finsider leans on Water Gun and a 100 attack frame. Kelpsea answers with Aqua Spout 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
Finsider
Stat
Kelpsea
Water
Type
Water
R3
WinnerRarity
R1
100
Attack
100
75
WinnerHP
70
80
WinnerDefense
70
Water GunWhen activated, Finsider changes the player's attack type to Water and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Partner Skill
Aqua SpoutWhile in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Watering · TransportingLv2 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
Farming · WateringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Finsider
Strengths
- Watering Lv2 base contribution
- Partner skill scales with level
Weaknesses
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Kelpsea
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
Weaknesses
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Finsider
Partner Skill
Water GunWhen activated, Finsider changes the player's attack type to Water and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun50
- Lv7Bubble Blast80
- Lv15Power Bomb120
- Lv22Torrential Blast250
- Lv30Trigger Happy300
Kelpsea
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet30
- Lv7Dragon Cannon30
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Bubble Blast65
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Finsider vs Kelpsea on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Water fights — Finsider brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Water Gun as your combat partner skill.
- Watering Lv2 base contribution.
- Partner skill scales with level.
- Finsider sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kelpsea.
- You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.
- Kelpsea's Water kit fits your party better than Finsider's.