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Incineram Noct vs Lovander

Incineram Noct vs Lovander — 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 Lovander's 70.
  • You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.

Pick Lovander if…

  • You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Incineram Noct's.
Verdict

Incineram Noct and Lovander 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. Lovander answers with Heart Drain and 70 attack (70 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
Lovander
Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
150
Winner
Attack
70
95
HP
120
Winner
85
Winner
Defense
70
Darkclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
Partner Skill
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Fire Ball150 Power
Top Skill Power
Implode180 Power
Winner
Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv3
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · Mining · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Incineram Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Lovander

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Tanky HP pool for tough fights
  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

Combat Kit

Incineram Noct

Partner Skill

Darkclaw Hunter

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.

Active Skills

Lovander

Partner Skill

Heart Drain

While fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Incineram Noct vs Lovander on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Incineram Noct#91B
3
4
3
Lovander#069
3
2
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Incineram Noct
Use Incineram Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram Noct hits 150 vs Lovander's 70.
  • You specifically want Darkclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Incineram Noct is Food 4.
Incineram Noct Pal Page
Lovander
Use Lovander if…
  • You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Incineram Noct's.
Lovander Pal Page