Lovander vs Nox
Lovander vs Nox — 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 Nox's.
Pick Nox if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nox hits 85 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict
Lovander and Nox 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. Nox answers with Kuudere and 85 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Lovander
Stat
Nox
Dark
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R6
Winner70
Attack
85
Winner120
WinnerHP
75
70
Defense
70
Heart DrainWhile fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.
Partner Skill
KuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Handiwork · Medicine Production · Mining · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
GatheringLv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
WinnerStrengths & 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
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Combat Kit
Lovander
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
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Lovander vs Nox 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 Nox's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Nox hits 85 vs Lovander's 70.
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Lovander.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.