Kitsun Noct vs Lovander
Kitsun Noct vs Lovander — 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 Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
Pick Lovander if…
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.
Kitsun Noct and Lovander 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. Lovander answers with Heart Drain and 70 attack (70 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
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
Lovander
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
Partner Skill
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Acid Rain80
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Work Skills
Kitsun Noct vs Lovander on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun Noct#111B | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Lovander#069 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Lovander's 70.
- 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.
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.