Ghangler vs Xenovader
Ghangler vs Xenovader — 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 Xenovader if…
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Ghangler and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- 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
Partner Skill
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Ghangler vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Xenovader sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ghangler.