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Kitsun vs Skutlass Ignis

Kitsun vs Skutlass Ignis — two Fire Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Kitsun if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun hits 115 vs Skutlass Ignis's 105.
  • You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.

Pick Skutlass Ignis if…

  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Fire kit fits your party better than Kitsun's.
Verdict

Kitsun and Skutlass Ignis both cover Fire DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Kitsun leans on Clear Mind and a 115 attack frame plus exclusive Daring Flames. Skutlass Ignis answers with Seared Fish Fillet and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Kitsun
Stat
Skutlass Ignis
Fire
Type
Water / Fire
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
115
Winner
Attack
105
100
Winner
HP
70
100
Winner
Defense
80
Clear MindCan be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.
Partner Skill
Seared Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
Exclusive Skill
None
Fire Ball150 Power
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball600 Power
Winner
KindlingLv3
Work Skills
Kindling · Lumbering · Gathering · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kitsun

Strengths

  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Daring Flames

Weaknesses

  • Mono Fire typing limits elemental coverage

Skutlass Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

Kitsun

Partner Skill

Clear Mind

Can be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.

Active Skills

Skutlass Ignis

Partner Skill

Seared Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Kitsun#111
3
Skutlass Ignis#128B
3
2
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Kitsun
Use Kitsun if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kitsun hits 115 vs Skutlass Ignis's 105.
  • You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Kitsun Pal Page
Skutlass Ignis
Use Skutlass Ignis if…
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Fire kit fits your party better than Kitsun's.
Skutlass Ignis Pal Page