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Ghangler vs Lovander

Ghangler vs Lovander — 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 Lovander's 70.
  • You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.

Pick Lovander if…

  • You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lovander is Food 5.
Verdict

Ghangler and Lovander 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. Lovander answers with Heart Drain and 70 attack (70 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

Ghangler
Stat
Lovander
Dark / Water
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
125
Winner
Attack
70
90
HP
120
Winner
105
Winner
Defense
70
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
Partner Skill
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Lantern Sweep450 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Geyser Gush600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Implode180 Power
Watering · TransportingLv5 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · Mining · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
5
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ghangler

Strengths

  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Lovander

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Tanky HP pool for tough fights
  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

Combat Kit

Ghangler

Partner Skill

Master of Darkness

Can 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

Lovander

Partner Skill

Heart Drain

While fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ghangler#097
5
2
Lovander#069
2
3
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Ghangler
Use Ghangler if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ghangler hits 125 vs Lovander's 70.
  • 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.
Ghangler Pal Page
Lovander
Use Lovander if…
  • You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lovander is Food 5.
Lovander Pal Page