Theorylytics

Hangyu Cryst vs Icelyn

Hangyu Cryst vs Icelyn — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hangyu Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.

Pick Icelyn if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.
Verdict

Hangyu Cryst and Icelyn both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hangyu Cryst leans on Winter Trapeze and a 80 attack frame. Icelyn answers with Witch's Icy Veil and 115 attack (105 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

Hangyu Cryst
Stat
Icelyn
Ice
Type
Ice
R2
Rarity
R4
Winner
80
Attack
115
Winner
80
HP
95
Winner
70
Defense
105
Winner
Winter TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Witch's Icy VeilWhen activated, Icelyn changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Winner
Handiwork · Transporting · Cooling · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Cooling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv5 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hangyu Cryst

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Icelyn

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Hangyu Cryst

Partner Skill

Winter Trapeze

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.

Active Skills

Icelyn

Partner Skill

Witch's Icy Veil

When activated, Icelyn changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (30~50)% .

Active Skills

Work Skills

Hangyu Cryst vs Icelyn on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Icelyn#119
5
5
2
4
Hangyu Cryst#38B
3
2
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu Cryst
Use Hangyu Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.
Hangyu Cryst Pal Page
Icelyn
Use Icelyn if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.
Icelyn Pal Page