Ghangler vs Katress
Ghangler vs Katress — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Ghangler if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Ghangler hits 125 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.
Pick Katress if…
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Katress sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ghangler.
Ghangler and Katress both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Ghangler leans on Master of Darkness and a 125 attack frame plus exclusive Lantern Sweep. Katress answers with Grimoire Collector and 105 attack (90 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ghangler
Strengths
- Strong Watering worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Katress
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Master of DarknessCan be ridden to travel on water. This Pal's Movement Speed increases by (5~25)% for each other Dark or Water Pal in your party. (Excluding Ghangler) Technology 31
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun50
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Lantern SweepExclusive450
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Ghangler vs Katress 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 — Ghangler hits 125 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.
- Strong Watering worker (Lv5).
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Katress sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ghangler.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.