Kitsun Noct vs Maraith
Kitsun Noct vs Maraith — 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 Maraith's 105.
- You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
Pick Maraith if…
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.
Kitsun Noct and Maraith 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. Maraith answers with Messenger Of Death and 105 attack (80 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
Maraith
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Messenger Of DeathCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Kitsun Noct vs Maraith on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun Noct#111B | 4 | — | — |
| Maraith#117 | — | 4 | 4 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Maraith's 105.
- 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 Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.