Theorylytics

Knocklem vs Warsect Terra

Knocklem vs Warsect Terra — 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 Warsect Terra if…

  • You specifically want Fullmetal Shell as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Warsect Terra is Food 6.
  • Warsect Terra's Ground kit fits your party better than Knocklem's.
Verdict

Knocklem and Warsect Terra 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. Warsect Terra answers with Fullmetal Shell and 105 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

Knocklem
Stat
Warsect Terra
Ground
Type
Ground
R9
Rarity
R9
110
Winner
Attack
105
126
Winner
HP
120
135
Winner
Defense
120
Steel Guardian ModeWhen activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.
Partner Skill
Fullmetal ShellWhile in your party, generates a barrier around the player after 5 melee hits are landed within (5~9) seconds. (Does not stack)
Ground Cutter450 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Rocky Impact600 Power
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Mining · Transporting · GatheringLv7 · Lv7 · Lv4
Winner
Work Skills
Mining · Transporting · HandiworkLv5 · Lv5 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
9
Food Upkeep
6
Winner

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

Warsect Terra

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Knocklem

Partner Skill

Steel Guardian Mode

When activated, a steel resolve increases Knocklem's Attack by (50~200)% and Defense by (50~200)% for a limited time.

Active Skills

Warsect Terra

Partner Skill

Fullmetal Shell

While in your party, generates a barrier around the player after 5 melee hits are landed within (5~9) seconds. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Knocklem vs Warsect Terra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Knocklem#159
4
7
7
Warsect Terra#113B
5
5
2

Who Should You Use?

Knocklem
Use 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.
Knocklem Pal Page
Warsect Terra
Use Warsect Terra if…
  • You specifically want Fullmetal Shell as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Warsect Terra is Food 6.
  • Warsect Terra's Ground kit fits your party better than Knocklem's.
Warsect Terra Pal Page