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Killamari Primo vs Surfent

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Killamari Primo if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.

Pick Surfent if…

  • You value bulk in Water fights — Surfent brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
Verdict

Killamari Primo and Surfent both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Killamari Primo leans on Fried Killamari and a 100 attack frame. Surfent answers with Swift Swimmer and 90 attack (80 Defense vs 70). 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
Surfent
Neutral / Water
Type
Water
R2
Rarity
R4
Winner
100
Winner
Attack
90
70
HP
90
Winner
70
Defense
80
Winner
Fried KillamariWhile in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.
Partner Skill
Swift SwimmerCan be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Watering · FarmingLv3 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

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

Surfent

Strengths

  • Watering Lv3 base contribution
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

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

Surfent

Partner Skill

Swift Swimmer

Can be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Surfent#075
3
2
Killamari Primo#30B
1
1
2

Who Should You Use?

Killamari Primo
Use Killamari Primo if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Killamari Primo is Food 2.
Killamari Primo Pal Page
Surfent
Use Surfent if…
  • You value bulk in Water fights — Surfent brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Surfent sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Killamari Primo.
Surfent Pal Page