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Knocklem vs Warsect

Knocklem vs Warsect — 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 Warsect's 100.
  • You specifically want Steel Guardian Mode as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ground Cutter.

Pick Warsect if…

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

Knocklem and Warsect 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 answers with Hard Armor and 100 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
Ground
Type
Ground / Grass
R9
Winner
Rarity
R8
110
Winner
Attack
100
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
Hard ArmorWhen fighting together, increases player's defense and applies Fire damage to the player's attacks.
Ground Cutter450 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Mining · Transporting · GatheringLv7 · Lv7 · Lv4
Winner
Work Skills
Transporting · Lumbering · Handiwork · PlantingLv5 · Lv4 · Lv3 · Lv3
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

Strengths

  • Strong Transporting worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers

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

Partner Skill

Hard Armor

When fighting together, increases player's defense and applies Fire damage to the player's attacks.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Knocklem#159
4
7
7
Warsect#113
5
3
3
4

Who Should You Use?

Knocklem
Use Knocklem if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Knocklem hits 110 vs Warsect's 100.
  • 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 Warsect.
Knocklem Pal Page
Warsect
Use Warsect if…
  • You specifically want Hard Armor as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Warsect is Food 6.
  • Warsect's Ground kit fits your party better than Knocklem's.
Warsect Pal Page