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Killamari Primo vs Ribbuny

Killamari Primo vs Ribbuny — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Killamari Primo if…

  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage.

Pick Ribbuny if…

  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Ribbuny's Neutral kit fits your party better than Killamari Primo's.
Verdict

Killamari Primo and Ribbuny both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Killamari Primo leans on Fried Killamari and a 100 attack frame. Ribbuny answers with Skilled Fingers and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Killamari Primo
Stat
Ribbuny
Neutral / Water
Type
Neutral
R2
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
70
HP
75
Winner
70
Defense
70
Fried KillamariWhile in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.
Partner Skill
Skilled FingersWhile in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
2

Strengths & Weaknesses

Killamari Primo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Ribbuny

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Killamari Primo

Partner Skill

Fried Killamari

While in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.

Active Skills

Ribbuny

Partner Skill

Skilled Fingers

While in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Killamari Primo vs Ribbuny on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Killamari Primo#30B
1
1
2
Ribbuny#044
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Killamari Primo
Use Killamari Primo if…
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage.
  • Killamari Primo sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny.
Killamari Primo Pal Page
Ribbuny
Use Ribbuny if…
  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Ribbuny's Neutral kit fits your party better than Killamari Primo's.
Ribbuny Pal Page