Incineram Noct vs Katress
Incineram Noct vs Katress — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Incineram Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.
Pick Katress if…
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Katress sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Incineram Noct.
Verdict
Incineram Noct and Katress both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Incineram Noct leans on Darkclaw Hunter and a 150 attack frame. Katress answers with Grimoire Collector and 105 attack (90 Defense vs 85). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Incineram Noct
Stat
Katress
Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R6
Winner150
WinnerAttack
105
95
WinnerHP
90
85
Defense
90
WinnerDarkclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
Partner Skill
Grimoire CollectorWhile fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv3
WinnerWork Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
WinnerFood Upkeep
5
Strengths & Weaknesses
Incineram Noct
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Katress
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Incineram Noct
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Katress
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Incineram Noct vs Katress on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incineram Noct#91B | 3 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Katress#079 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Katress sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Incineram Noct.