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Lapiron vs Rushoar

Lapiron vs Rushoar — two Ground Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lapiron if…

  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.

Pick Rushoar if…

  • You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Lapiron and Rushoar both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Lapiron leans on Friend of Earth and a 100 attack frame. Rushoar answers with Hard Head and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Lapiron
Stat
Rushoar
Ground
Type
Ground
R3
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
70
HP
80
Winner
80
Winner
Defense
70
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Hard HeadCan be ridden. Increases efficiency of destroying boulders while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
MiningLv1
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
4
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lapiron

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Rushoar

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Mining work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Lapiron

Partner Skill

Friend of Earth

While in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Rushoar

Partner Skill

Hard Head

Can be ridden. Increases efficiency of destroying boulders while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Lapiron#165
3
4
2
1
Rushoar#028
1

Who Should You Use?

Lapiron
Use Lapiron if…
  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lapiron sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Rushoar.
Lapiron Pal Page
Rushoar
Use Rushoar if…
  • You specifically want Hard Head as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Reckless Charge.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Reckless Charge.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Rushoar is Food 3.
Rushoar Pal Page