Fuddler vs Gumoss
Fuddler vs Gumoss — two Ground Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Fuddler if…
- You specifically want Ore Detector as your combat partner skill.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Gumoss's.
Pick Gumoss if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Gumoss brings 70 Defense.
- You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
Verdict
Fuddler and Gumoss both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Fuddler leans on Ore Detector and a 100 attack frame. Gumoss answers with Logging Assistance and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 50). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Fuddler
Stat
Gumoss
Ground
Type
Grass / Ground
R1
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
65
HP
70
Winner50
Defense
70
WinnerOre DetectorWhen activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.
Partner Skill
Logging AssistanceWhile in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
PlantingLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Fuddler
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Gumoss
Strengths
- Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Only light Planting work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Fuddler
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Gumoss
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Wind Cutter30
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Seed Machine Gun50
- Lv30Seed Mine65
Work Skills
Fuddler vs Gumoss on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Ore Detector as your combat partner skill.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Gumoss's.
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Gumoss brings 70 Defense.
- You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gumoss is Food 1.