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Kitsun Noct vs Wispaw

Kitsun Noct vs Wispaw — 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 Wispaw's 100.
  • You specifically want Gloomhowl as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Shadowstorm.

Pick Wispaw if…

  • You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.
Verdict

Kitsun Noct and Wispaw 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. Wispaw answers with Death-Cheating Feline and 100 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
Wispaw
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
115
Winner
Attack
100
100
Winner
HP
85
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
Death-Cheating FelineWhile in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
KindlingLv4
Work Skills
Handiwork · Lumbering · Medicine Production · TransportingLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
5
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

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

Wispaw

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

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

Wispaw

Partner Skill

Death-Cheating Feline

While in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Kitsun Noct#111B
4
Wispaw#050
2
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Kitsun Noct
Use Kitsun Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun Noct hits 115 vs Wispaw'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
Wispaw
Use Wispaw if…
  • You specifically want Death-Cheating Feline as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Wispaw's Dark kit fits your party better than Kitsun Noct's.
Wispaw Pal Page