Fuddler vs Pupperai
Fuddler vs Pupperai — 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 Pupperai's.
Pick Pupperai if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Pupperai brings 70 Defense.
- You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
Verdict
Fuddler and Pupperai 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. Pupperai answers with Best Boy 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
Pupperai
Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner100
Attack
100
65
HP
70
Winner50
Defense
70
WinnerOre DetectorWhen activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.
Partner Skill
Best BoyWhile in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)
Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Lumbering · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
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
Pupperai
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
- 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
Pupperai
Partner Skill
Best BoyWhile in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Ground)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Ground)50
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Persistent SlashExclusive90
- Lv22Stone Cannon120
Work Skills
Fuddler vs Pupperai 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 Pupperai's.
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Pupperai brings 70 Defense.
- You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash.