Katress vs Roujay
Katress vs Roujay — 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 Roujay.
Pick Roujay if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Roujay hits 115 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Katress and Roujay 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. Roujay answers with Dark-Nester and 115 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
Roujay
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Dark-NesterCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)% . (Does not stack) Technology 72
Active Skills
- Lv1Umbral Surge60
- Lv7Dark Cannon70
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Air Blade160
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Katress vs Roujay 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 Roujay.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Roujay hits 115 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Dark-Nester as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.