Katress vs Starryon
Katress vs Starryon — 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 Starryon if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
Katress and Starryon 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. Starryon answers with Night Dancer and 100 attack (100 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
Starryon
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
- Very fast mount / travel option
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +(50~100)% at night. Technology 57
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Ignis Rage500
Work Skills
Katress vs Starryon 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Starryon brings 100 Defense.
- You specifically want Night Dancer as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Spectral Steed.
- Very fast mount / travel option.
- Exclusive skill: Spectral Steed.