Katress vs Loomen
Katress vs Loomen — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
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 Loomen.
Pick Loomen if…
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Katress's.
Katress and Loomen both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Katress leans on Grimoire Collector and a 105 attack frame. Loomen answers with Lantern Enchantment and 100 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
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Loomen
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Lantern EnchantmentWhile in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Flame Funnel300
Work Skills
Katress vs Loomen on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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 Loomen.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Katress's.