Katress vs Nox
Katress vs Nox — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Katress if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Katress hits 105 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Nox if…
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Verdict
Katress and Nox 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. Nox answers with Kuudere and 85 attack (70 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
Katress
Stat
Nox
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
Rarity
R6
105
WinnerAttack
85
90
WinnerHP
75
90
WinnerDefense
70
Grimoire CollectorWhile fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Katress
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Combat Kit
Katress
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Katress vs Nox 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 — Katress hits 105 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.