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Herbil vs Ribbuny Botan

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Herbil if…

  • You specifically want Herbil Pulse as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Konoha Flip.
  • Supportive partner skill.

Pick Ribbuny Botan if…

  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Ribbuny Botan's Grass kit fits your party better than Herbil's.
Verdict

Herbil and Ribbuny Botan both cover Grass 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. Ribbuny Botan answers with Ground 'n' Pound and 100 attack (70 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
Ribbuny Botan
Grass / Neutral
Type
Grass
R3
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
80
HP
80
75
Winner
Defense
70
Herbil PulseWhile in party, Herbil uses its healing powers to restore (30~60)% of the player's Max Health when incapacitated.
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Konoha Flip250 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Wind Burst600 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Food Upkeep
1

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

Ribbuny Botan

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

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

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

Ribbuny Botan

Partner Skill

Ground 'n' Pound

While in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ribbuny Botan#44B
2
2
1
2
Herbil#010
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Herbil
Use Herbil if…
  • 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 sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.
Herbil Pal Page
Ribbuny Botan
Use Ribbuny Botan if…
  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Ribbuny Botan's Grass kit fits your party better than Herbil's.
Ribbuny Botan Pal Page