Katress vs Wispaw
Katress vs Wispaw — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Katress if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Katress brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Grimoire Collector as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Wispaw if…
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Katress's.
Verdict
Katress and Wispaw 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. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 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
Wispaw
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
WinnerRarity
R5
105
WinnerAttack
100
90
WinnerHP
85
90
WinnerDefense
70
Grimoire CollectorWhile fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
Handiwork · Lumbering · Medicine Production · TransportingLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
WinnerFood Upkeep
6
Strengths & Weaknesses
Katress
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Wispaw
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Katress
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Wispaw
Partner Skill
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Katress vs Wispaw on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Katress brings 90 Defense.
- 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 Wispaw.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Katress is Food 5.
- You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Katress's.