Kitsun Noct vs Xenovader
Kitsun Noct vs Xenovader — 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 Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Kitsun Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Kitsun Noct and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- 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
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Kitsun Noct vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsun Noct#111B | 4 | — | — |
| Xenovader#145 | — | 3 | 2 |
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 want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Kitsun Noct's 115.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.