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.
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
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Spirit Flame75
- Lv22Daring FlamesExclusive75
- Lv30Flare Storm80
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 .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Kitsun vs Sootseer on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- 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.