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
Winner50
Defense
70
WinnerOre DetectorWhen activated, generates subtle vibrations to detect nearby ore.
Partner Skill
Hard HeadCan be ridden. Increases efficiency of destroying boulders while mounted.
Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
MiningLv1
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
WinnerFood 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
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Rushoar
Active Skills
- Lv1Reckless ChargeExclusive55
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Stone Blast55
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Fuddler vs Rushoar 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 Rushoar's.
- 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.