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Frostplume vs Hangyu Cryst

Frostplume vs Hangyu Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Frostplume if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Frostplume hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Peacock Pounce as your combat partner skill.
  • Frostplume sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.

Pick Hangyu Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.
Verdict

Frostplume and Hangyu Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Frostplume leans on Peacock Pounce and a 100 attack frame. Hangyu Cryst answers with Winter Trapeze and 80 attack (70 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Frostplume
Stat
Hangyu Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Winner
Attack
80
110
Winner
HP
80
100
Winner
Defense
70
Peacock PounceWhile in party, Frostplume's icy aura sharpens focus, increasing the player's reload speeds by (20~50)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Winter TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Winner
Top Skill Power
Cooling · GatheringLv4 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Transporting · Cooling · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Frostplume

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Hangyu Cryst

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Frostplume

Partner Skill

Peacock Pounce

While in party, Frostplume's icy aura sharpens focus, increasing the player's reload speeds by (20~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Hangyu Cryst

Partner Skill

Winter Trapeze

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Frostplume vs Hangyu Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Frostplume#114
2
4
Hangyu Cryst#38B
2
2
3
3

Who Should You Use?

Frostplume
Use Frostplume if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Frostplume hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Peacock Pounce as your combat partner skill.
  • Frostplume sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.
Frostplume Pal Page
Hangyu Cryst
Use Hangyu Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.
Hangyu Cryst Pal Page