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Kitsun vs Sootseer

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Kitsun if…

  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Clear Mind as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Daring Flames.

Pick Sootseer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Kitsun's 115.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Kitsun and Sootseer 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. Sootseer answers with Grave Robber and 125 attack (90 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
Sootseer
Fire
Type
Dark / Fire
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner
115
Attack
125
Winner
100
HP
105
Winner
100
Winner
Defense
90
Clear MindCan be ridden. Unaffected by the cold or heat while riding this Pal.
Partner Skill
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Exclusive Skill
None
Fire Ball150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
KindlingLv3
Work Skills
Handiwork · Kindling · Mining · Farming · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

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

Sootseer

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep

Combat Kit

Kitsun

Partner Skill

Clear Mind

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

Active Skills

Sootseer

Partner Skill

Grave Robber

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Kitsun#111
3
Sootseer#135
3
3
2
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Kitsun
Use Kitsun if…
  • You value bulk in Fire fights — Kitsun brings 100 Defense.
  • 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
Sootseer
Use Sootseer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Kitsun's 115.
  • You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Kitsun.
Sootseer Pal Page