Lifmunk vs Ribbuny Botan
Lifmunk vs Ribbuny Botan — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lifmunk if…
- You specifically want Lifmunk Recoil as your combat partner skill.
- Lifmunk's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.
Pick Ribbuny Botan if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny Botan hits 100 vs Lifmunk's 70.
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Lifmunk and Ribbuny Botan both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Lifmunk leans on Lifmunk Recoil and a 70 attack frame. Ribbuny Botan answers with Ground 'n' Pound and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lifmunk
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Ribbuny Botan
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Lifmunk RecoilWhen activated, leaps into the player's head and uses a submachine gun to follows up player attacks.
Active Skills
- Lv1Wind Cutter30
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Seed Machine Gun50
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Active Skills
- Lv1Wind Cutter40
- Lv7Bog Blast40
- Lv15Seed Machine Gun80
- Lv22Seed Mine120
- Lv30Wind Edge200
Work Skills
Lifmunk vs Ribbuny Botan on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbuny Botan#44B | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
| Lifmunk#004 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Lifmunk Recoil as your combat partner skill.
- Lifmunk's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny Botan hits 100 vs Lifmunk's 70.
- You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.