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Gumoss vs Lapiron

Gumoss vs Lapiron — two Ground Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Gumoss if…

  • You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gumoss is Food 1.

Pick Lapiron if…

  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Gumoss and Lapiron both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Gumoss leans on Logging Assistance and a 100 attack frame. Lapiron answers with Friend of Earth and 100 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

Gumoss
Stat
Lapiron
Grass / Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
100
Attack
100
70
HP
70
70
Defense
80
Winner
Logging AssistanceWhile in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Solar Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
PlantingLv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gumoss

Strengths

  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Only light Planting work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Lapiron

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Gumoss

Partner Skill

Logging Assistance

While in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.

Active Skills

Lapiron

Partner Skill

Friend of Earth

While in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Gumoss#012
1
Lapiron#165
3
4
2
1

Who Should You Use?

Gumoss
Use Gumoss if…
  • You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gumoss is Food 1.
Gumoss Pal Page
Lapiron
Use Lapiron if…
  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lapiron sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gumoss.
Lapiron Pal Page