Katress vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Katress vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 Vanwyrm Cryst.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Katress and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Katress vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katress#079 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | 3 | 2 |
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 Vanwyrm Cryst.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Katress's 105.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.