Galeclaw vs Yakumo
Galeclaw vs Yakumo — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Galeclaw if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Yakumo's 85.
- You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.
Pick Yakumo if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Yakumo brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Birds of a Feather as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang.
Galeclaw and Yakumo both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Galeclaw leans on Galeclaw Rider and a 120 attack frame plus exclusive Gale Claw. Yakumo answers with Birds of a Feather and 85 attack (85 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Galeclaw
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Gale Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Yakumo
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Galeclaw RiderWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to fire a gun while gliding with this Pal.
Active Skills
- Lv1Gale ClawExclusive60
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Wind Cutter30
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Partner Skill
Birds of a FeatherCan be ridden. While fighting together, (15~30)% increased chance of encountering pals with the same Passive Skill as this Pal. (Excludes certain Passive Skills) Technology 41
Active Skills
- Lv1Double FangExclusive40
- Lv2Fierce Fang50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot80
- Lv15Stone Blast80
Work Skills
Galeclaw vs Yakumo on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Yakumo's 85.
- You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Gale Claw.
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Yakumo brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Birds of a Feather as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang.