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Herbil vs Melpaca

Herbil vs Melpaca — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Herbil if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Herbil hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Herbil Pulse as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Konoha Flip.

Pick Melpaca if…

  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Verdict

Herbil and Melpaca both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Herbil leans on Herbil Pulse and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Konoha Flip. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 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

Herbil
Stat
Melpaca
Grass / Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Rarity
R3
100
Winner
Attack
90
80
HP
90
Winner
75
Defense
90
Winner
Herbil PulseWhile in party, Herbil uses its healing powers to restore (30~60)% of the player's Max Health when incapacitated.
Partner Skill
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Konoha Flip250 Power
Exclusive Skill
Wind Burst600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
FarmingLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Herbil

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Supportive partner skill
  • Dual Grass/Neutral typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Melpaca

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Farming work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Herbil

Partner Skill

Herbil Pulse

While in party, Herbil uses its healing powers to restore (30~60)% of the player's Max Health when incapacitated.

Active Skills

Melpaca

Partner Skill

Pacapaca Wool

Can be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Herbil#010
1
1
1
Melpaca#020
2

Who Should You Use?

Herbil
Use Herbil if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Herbil hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Herbil Pulse as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Konoha Flip.
  • Supportive partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Neutral typing for coverage.
Herbil Pal Page
Melpaca
Use Melpaca if…
  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.
Melpaca Pal Page