Lovander vs Maraith
Lovander vs Maraith — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lovander if…
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Maraith's.
Pick Maraith if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Maraith hits 105 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Lovander and Maraith both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Lovander leans on Heart Drain and a 70 attack frame. Maraith answers with Messenger Of Death and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lovander
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Combat stats lag behind the food cost
Maraith
Strengths
- Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Active Skills
- Lv1Power Shot35
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Acid Rain80
- Lv30Power Bomb70
Partner Skill
Messenger Of DeathCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Lovander vs Maraith on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Heart Drain as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lovander's Dark kit fits your party better than Maraith's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Maraith hits 105 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Messenger Of Death as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Maraith sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Lovander.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Maraith is Food 3.