Loomen vs Vanwyrm Cryst
Loomen vs Vanwyrm Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Loomen if…
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.
Pick Vanwyrm Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Loomen's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Loomen and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Loomen leans on Lantern Enchantment and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Lantern Flame. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 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
Loomen
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
- Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Vanwyrm Cryst
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Lantern EnchantmentWhile in party, the player's arrows explode on contact , dealing additional damage equal to (15~30)% of the player's attack damage. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Fire80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Flame Funnel300
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Loomen vs Vanwyrm Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomen#180 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Vanwyrm Cryst#64B | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Loomen's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm Cryst's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Loomen's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vanwyrm Cryst is Food 6.