Theorylytics

Icelyn vs Mau Cryst

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Icelyn if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau Cryst.

Pick Mau Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
Verdict

Icelyn and Mau Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Icelyn leans on Witch's Icy Veil and a 115 attack frame. Mau Cryst answers with Gold Digger and 70 attack (70 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Icelyn
Stat
Mau Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R2
115
Winner
Attack
70
95
Winner
HP
70
105
Winner
Defense
70
Witch's Icy VeilWhen activated, Icelyn changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Winner
Top Skill Power
Cooling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv5 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · FarmingLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Icelyn

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Mau Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv1 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

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

Mau Cryst

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Icelyn#119
5
4
5
2
Mau Cryst#27B
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Icelyn
Use Icelyn if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau Cryst.
Icelyn Pal Page
Mau Cryst
Use Mau Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
Mau Cryst Pal Page