Theorylytics

Ghangler vs Sootseer

Ghangler vs Sootseer — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Ghangler if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Ghangler brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Master of Darkness as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Sweep.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
Verdict

Ghangler and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 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

Ghangler
Stat
Sootseer
Dark / Water
Type
Dark / Fire
R5
Rarity
R7
Winner
125
Attack
125
90
HP
105
Winner
105
Winner
Defense
90
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
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Lantern Sweep450 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Geyser Gush600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Watering · TransportingLv5 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
7

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ghangler

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high 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

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ghangler#097
5
2
Sootseer#135
3
3
2
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Ghangler
Use Ghangler if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Ghangler brings 105 Defense.
  • 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
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ghangler.
Sootseer Pal Page