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Ghangler vs Skutlass

Ghangler vs Skutlass — 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 Skutlass's 100.
  • You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.

Pick Skutlass if…

  • You specifically want Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Skutlass is Food 5.
Verdict

Ghangler and Skutlass 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. Skutlass answers with Fish Fillet and 100 attack (80 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
Skutlass
Dark / Water
Type
Water
R5
Rarity
R5
125
Winner
Attack
100
90
Winner
HP
70
105
Winner
Defense
80
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
Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2600~3900) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
Lantern Sweep450 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Geyser Gush600 Power
Top Skill Power
Geyser Gush600 Power
Watering · TransportingLv5 · Lv2
Work Skills
Lumbering · Watering · GatheringLv4 · Lv4 · Lv1
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

Skutlass

Strengths

  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

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

Skutlass

Partner Skill

Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2600~3900) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ghangler#097
5
2
Skutlass#128
4
1
4

Who Should You Use?

Ghangler
Use Ghangler if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ghangler hits 125 vs Skutlass's 100.
  • 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
Skutlass
Use Skutlass if…
  • You specifically want Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Skutlass is Food 5.
Skutlass Pal Page