Gildra vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Gildra vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Gildra if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Gildra and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Gildra leans on Resurrection and a 120 attack frame plus exclusive Mummy Rush. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gildra
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
ResurrectionWhile fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Flame200
- Lv15Sand Tornado200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Sand Twister500
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Gildra vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildra#120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.