Loomen vs Xenovader
Loomen vs Xenovader — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Loomen if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Loomen brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
Pick Xenovader if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Loomen's 100.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
Loomen and Xenovader 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. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 Defense vs 95). 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
Xenovader
Strengths
- Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
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
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot80
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Umbral Surge60
- Lv22Dark Arrow120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Loomen vs Xenovader on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Loomen brings 95 Defense.
- You specifically want Lantern Enchantment as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Lantern Flame.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Loomen is Food 7.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Xenovader hits 125 vs Loomen's 100.
- You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Party buff partner skill.