Gobfin vs Kelpsea
Gobfin vs Kelpsea — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Gobfin if…
- You specifically want Angry Shark as your combat partner skill.
- Gobfin sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kelpsea.
- Gobfin's Water kit fits your party better than Kelpsea's.
Pick Kelpsea if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Kelpsea hits 100 vs Gobfin's 90.
- You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.
Verdict
Gobfin and Kelpsea both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Gobfin leans on Angry Shark and a 90 attack frame. Kelpsea answers with Aqua Spout and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 75). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Gobfin
Stat
Kelpsea
Water
Type
Water
R2
WinnerRarity
R1
90
Attack
100
Winner90
WinnerHP
70
75
WinnerDefense
70
Angry SharkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Aqua Gun. While in team, increases player's attack power.
Partner Skill
Aqua SpoutWhile in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Watering · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
WinnerWork Skills
Farming · WateringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Gobfin
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
Kelpsea
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
Weaknesses
- Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Gobfin
Partner Skill
Angry SharkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Aqua Gun. While in team, increases player's attack power.
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet30
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Bubble Blast65
- Lv30Icicle Cutter55
Kelpsea
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet30
- Lv7Dragon Cannon30
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Bubble Blast65
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Gobfin vs Kelpsea on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Angry Shark as your combat partner skill.
- Gobfin sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kelpsea.
- Gobfin's Water kit fits your party better than Kelpsea's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Kelpsea hits 100 vs Gobfin's 90.
- You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.