Gumoss vs Needoll
Gumoss vs Needoll — two Grass 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 Needoll if…
- You specifically want Hug Me Please as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Needoll sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gumoss.
Verdict
Gumoss and Needoll both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Gumoss leans on Logging Assistance and a 100 attack frame. Needoll answers with Hug Me Please and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Gumoss
Stat
Needoll
Grass / Ground
Type
Grass
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner100
Attack
100
70
HP
75
Winner70
Defense
70
Logging AssistanceWhile in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Hug Me PleaseWhile in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Ivy-Covered by (50~65)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
PlantingLv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv1
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
1
WinnerFood Upkeep
2
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
Needoll
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Gumoss
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Wind Cutter30
- Lv15Stone Blast55
- Lv22Seed Machine Gun50
- Lv30Seed Mine65
Needoll
Partner Skill
Hug Me PleaseWhile in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Ivy-Covered by (50~65)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Seed Machine Gun80
- Lv7Seed Mine120
- Lv15Spine Vine250
- Lv22Circle Vine300
- Lv30Reflect Leaf400
Work Skills
Gumoss vs Needoll on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You specifically want Hug Me Please as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Needoll sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gumoss.