Incineram vs Mau
Incineram vs Mau — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Incineram if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
Pick Mau if…
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Verdict
Incineram and Mau both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Incineram leans on Flameclaw Hunter and a 150 attack frame. Mau answers with Gold Digger 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
Stat
Mau
Fire / Dark
Type
Dark
R4
WinnerRarity
R1
150
WinnerAttack
70
95
WinnerHP
70
85
WinnerDefense
70
Flameclaw HunterWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw.
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Kindling · Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Incineram
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Mau
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Incineram
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Mau
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Incineram vs Mau on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
- Incineram sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.