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Fuddler vs Rushoar

Fuddler vs Rushoar — 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 Rushoar's.

Pick Rushoar if…

  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Rushoar brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
Verdict

Fuddler and Rushoar 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. Rushoar answers with Hard Head 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
Rushoar
Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
65
HP
80
Winner
50
Defense
70
Winner
Ore DetectorWhen activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.
Partner Skill
Hard HeadCan be ridden. Increases efficiency of destroying boulders while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
MiningLv1
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

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

Rushoar

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Mining work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Fuddler

Partner Skill

Ore Detector

When activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.

Active Skills

Rushoar

Partner Skill

Hard Head

Can be ridden. Increases efficiency of destroying boulders while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Fuddler vs Rushoar on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Fuddler#031
1
1
1
Rushoar#028
1

Who Should You Use?

Fuddler
Use 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 Rushoar's.
Fuddler Pal Page
Rushoar
Use Rushoar if…
  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Rushoar brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge.
Rushoar Pal Page