Knocklem vs Moldron Cryst
Knocklem vs Moldron 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 value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
Pick Moldron Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Moldron Cryst hits 125 vs Knocklem's 110.
- You specifically want Ice Overload as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Spit.
Knocklem and Moldron 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. Moldron Cryst answers with Ice Overload and 125 attack (120 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
Moldron Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
- Excellent combat stats for party use
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 OverloadCan be ridden. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Ice damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Technology 70
Active Skills
- Lv1Iceberg120
- Lv7Crystal Breath160
- Lv15Icicle Line300
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Knocklem vs Moldron Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knocklem#159 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — |
| Moldron Cryst#105B | — | 5 | — | 5 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Knocklem brings 135 Defense.
- You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.
- Knocklem sits at R9 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Moldron Cryst.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Moldron Cryst hits 125 vs Knocklem's 110.
- You specifically want Ice Overload as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Spit.
- Excellent combat stats for party use.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Moldron Cryst is Food 8.