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Hangyu vs Lapiron

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hangyu if…

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

Pick Lapiron if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Lapiron hits 100 vs Hangyu's 70.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Hangyu and Lapiron both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hangyu leans on Flying Trapeze and a 70 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

Hangyu
Stat
Lapiron
Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
80
Winner
HP
70
70
Defense
80
Winner
Flying TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Transporting · Gathering · HandiworkLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hangyu

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

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

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

Hangyu

Partner Skill

Flying Trapeze

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

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

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

Pal
Lapiron#165
3
4
1
2
Hangyu#038
1
1
2

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu
Use Hangyu if…
  • You specifically want Flying Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu is Food 2.
Hangyu Pal Page
Lapiron
Use Lapiron if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Lapiron hits 100 vs Hangyu's 70.
  • 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 Hangyu.
Lapiron Pal Page