Fuddler vs Lapiron
Fuddler vs Lapiron — 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Fuddler is Food 2.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Lapiron's.
Pick Lapiron if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Verdict
Fuddler and Lapiron 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. Lapiron answers with Friend of Earth and 100 attack (80 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
Lapiron
Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner100
Attack
100
65
HP
70
Winner50
Defense
80
WinnerOre DetectorWhen activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.
Partner Skill
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
2
WinnerFood Upkeep
4
Strengths & 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
Lapiron
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Fuddler
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Lapiron
Partner Skill
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Stone Cannon120
- Lv22Sand Tornado200
- Lv30Rockburst300
Work Skills
Fuddler vs Lapiron 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Fuddler is Food 2.
- Fuddler's Ground kit fits your party better than Lapiron's.
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Lapiron sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Fuddler.