Knocklem vs Mammorest Cryst
Knocklem vs Mammorest Cryst — two Ground Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Knocklem if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Knocklem hits 110 vs Mammorest Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
Pick Mammorest Cryst if…
- You specifically want Ice Crusher as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mammorest Cryst is Food 8.
- Mammorest Cryst's Ground kit fits your party better than Knocklem's.
Knocklem and Mammorest Cryst both cover Ground DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Knocklem leans on Steel Guardian Mode and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Ground Cutter. Mammorest Cryst answers with Ice Crusher and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 135). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Knocklem
Strengths
- Near-best Mining (Lv7)
- Top-tier Transporting (Lv7)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
Mammorest Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
- Strong Lumbering worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Steel Guardian ModeWhen activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Stone Cannon120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Rock Lance400
Partner Skill
Ice CrusherCan be ridden. Improves efficiency of cutting trees and mining ores while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Stone Cannon70
- Lv7Icicle Cutter55
- Lv15Power Bomb70
- Lv22Iceberg70
- Lv30Earth Impact100
Work Skills
Knocklem vs Mammorest Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knocklem#159 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Mammorest Cryst#87B | — | 4 | — | 5 | 5 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Knocklem hits 110 vs Mammorest Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
- You specifically want Ice Crusher as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mammorest Cryst is Food 8.
- Mammorest Cryst's Ground kit fits your party better than Knocklem's.