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Jellroy vs Mau

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Jellroy if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Jellroy hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
  • You specifically want Jellroy Drop as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.

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

Jellroy and Mau both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Jellroy leans on Jellroy Drop and a 100 attack frame. Mau answers with Gold Digger and 70 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

Jellroy
Stat
Mau
Water / Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Winner
Attack
70
90
Winner
HP
70
75
Winner
Defense
70
Jellroy DropWhile in party, increases items obtained from salvaging by (55~95)% . While Jellroy and Jellroy are in your base, Jellroy 's watering speed increases by (50~120)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Watering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Jellroy

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

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

Jellroy

Partner Skill

Jellroy Drop

While in party, increases items obtained from salvaging by (55~95)% . While Jellroy and Jellroy are in your base, Jellroy 's watering speed increases by (50~120)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Mau

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Jellroy#046
2
1
1
1
Mau#027
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Jellroy
Use Jellroy if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Jellroy hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
  • You specifically want Jellroy Drop as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
  • Jellroy sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.
Jellroy Pal Page
Mau
Use 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.
Mau Pal Page