Katress Ignis vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Katress Ignis vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Katress Ignis if…
- You specifically want Blazing Black Magic as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Fire typing for coverage.
- Katress Ignis sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Katress Ignis's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Katress Ignis and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Katress Ignis leans on Blazing Black Magic and a 105 attack frame. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Katress Ignis
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Dark/Fire typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Blazing Black MagicWhile at a base, increases the Kindling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Flare Arrow120
- Lv22Flare Storm200
- Lv30Flame Wall250
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Katress Ignis vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katress Ignis#79B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Blazing Black Magic as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Fire typing for coverage.
- Katress Ignis sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress Ignis is Food 4.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Katress Ignis's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.