Kitsun Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Kitsun Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst — 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 value bulk in Dark fights — Kitsun Noct brings 105 Defense.
- You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Kitsun Noct and Vanwyrm Cryst 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Kitsun Noct vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun Noct#111B | 4 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Kitsun Noct brings 105 Defense.
- 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 Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.