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Katress vs Sootseer

Katress vs Sootseer — 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.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Katress's 105.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Katress and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Katress
Stat
Sootseer
Dark
Type
Dark / Fire
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner
105
Attack
125
Winner
90
HP
105
Winner
90
Defense
90
Grimoire CollectorWhile fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

Strengths & Weaknesses

Katress

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Katress

Partner Skill

Grimoire Collector

While fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Katress#079
3
3
2
Sootseer#135
3
3
2
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Katress
Use Katress if…
  • You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
Katress Pal Page
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Katress's 105.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Katress.
Sootseer Pal Page