Lamball vs Melpaca
Lamball vs Melpaca — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lamball if…
- You specifically want Fluffy Shield as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Roly Poly.
- Ranch production partner skill.
Pick Melpaca if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Lamball's 70.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Lamball and Melpaca both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Lamball leans on Fluffy Shield and a 70 attack frame plus exclusive Roly Poly. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lamball
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Ranch production partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Roly Poly
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Fluffy ShieldWhen activated, equips to the player and becomes a shield. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Active Skills
- Lv1Roly PolyExclusive35
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Implode180
- Lv30Electric Ball50
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Work Skills
Lamball vs Melpaca on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Fluffy Shield as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Roly Poly.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Roly Poly.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Lamball is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Lamball's 70.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.