Gloopie vs Maraith
Gloopie vs Maraith — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Gloopie if…
- You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
- Gloopie's Dark kit fits your party better than Maraith's.
Pick Maraith if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Maraith brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Gloopie and Maraith both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Gloopie leans on Sticky Princess and a 100 attack frame. Maraith answers with Messenger Of Death and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gloopie
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Maraith
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Sticky PrincessWhile in party, the capture gauge decreases (12~35)% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet40
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Smoke Jet120
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Partner Skill
Messenger Of DeathCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Gloopie vs Maraith on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
- Gloopie's Dark kit fits your party better than Maraith's.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Maraith brings 80 Defense.
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Maraith sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gloopie.