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Kitsun Noct vs Loomen

Kitsun Noct vs Loomen — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Kitsun Noct if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Loomen's 100.
  • You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.

Pick Loomen if…

  • You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
  • Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.
Verdict

Kitsun Noct and Loomen both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Kitsun Noct leans on Gloomhowl and a 115 attack frame plus exclusive Daring Shadowstorm. Loomen answers with Lantern Enchantment and 100 attack (95 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Kitsun Noct
Stat
Loomen
Dark
Type
Dark / Fire
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
115
Winner
Attack
100
100
Winner
HP
90
105
Winner
Defense
95
GloomhowlCan be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dark damage and are immune to Blind . (Does not stack) Technology 59
Partner Skill
Lantern EnchantmentWhile in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
Lantern Flame650 Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Lantern Flame650 Power
Winner
KindlingLv4
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Medicine ProductionLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kitsun Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Loomen

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Kitsun Noct

Partner Skill

Gloomhowl

Can be ridden. While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dark damage and are immune to Blind . (Does not stack) Technology 59

Loomen

Partner Skill

Lantern Enchantment

While in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Kitsun Noct vs Loomen on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Kitsun Noct#111B
4
Loomen#180
4
4
4

Who Should You Use?

Kitsun Noct
Use Kitsun Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Loomen's 100.
  • You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Kitsun Noct Pal Page
Loomen
Use Loomen if…
  • You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
  • Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.
Loomen Pal Page