Loupmoon vs Vanwyrm
Loupmoon vs Vanwyrm — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Loupmoon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Vanwyrm's 115.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
Pick Vanwyrm if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Loupmoon and Vanwyrm both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Loupmoon leans on Claws Glistening In The Dark and a 130 attack frame plus exclusive Jumping Claw. Vanwyrm answers with Aerial Marauder and 115 attack (90 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Loupmoon
Strengths
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Handiwork work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Vanwyrm
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
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Jumping ClawExclusive55
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ignis Blast30
- Lv15Spirit Fire45
- Lv22Ignis Breath70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Work Skills
Loupmoon vs Vanwyrm on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Vanwyrm's 115.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Loupmoon is Food 5.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Vanwyrm brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Vanwyrm sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Loupmoon.