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Ghangler vs Penking

Ghangler vs Penking — two Water 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 Penking's 95.
  • You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.

Pick Penking if…

  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict

Ghangler and Penking both cover Water 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. Penking answers with Brave Sailor and 95 attack (95 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
Penking
Dark / Water
Type
Water / Ice
R5
Rarity
R6
Winner
125
Winner
Attack
95
90
HP
95
Winner
105
Winner
Defense
95
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
Brave SailorWhen fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Lantern Sweep450 Power
Exclusive Skill
Geyser Gush600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Watering · TransportingLv5 · Lv2
Work Skills
Mining · Transporting · Cooling · Handiwork · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Winner
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ghangler

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Penking

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep

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

Penking

Partner Skill

Brave Sailor

When fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ghangler#097
5
2
Penking#018
2
3
2
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Ghangler
Use Ghangler if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ghangler hits 125 vs Penking's 95.
  • 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
Penking
Use Penking if…
  • You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Penking sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ghangler.
Penking Pal Page