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Kitsun Noct vs Nox

Kitsun Noct vs Nox — 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 Nox's 85.
  • You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.

Pick Nox if…

  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Verdict

Kitsun Noct and Nox 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. Nox answers with Kuudere and 85 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

Kitsun Noct
Stat
Nox
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
Rarity
R6
115
Winner
Attack
85
100
Winner
HP
75
105
Winner
Defense
70
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
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
KindlingLv4
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

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

Nox

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv1)

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

Nox

Partner Skill

Kuudere

When fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Kitsun Noct#111B
4
Nox#024
1

Who Should You Use?

Kitsun Noct
Use Kitsun Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Nox's 85.
  • 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
Nox
Use Nox if…
  • You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
Nox Pal Page