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Lovander vs Pyrin Noct

Lovander vs Pyrin Noct — 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 Pyrin Noct's.

Pick Pyrin Noct if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pyrin Noct hits 110 vs Lovander's 70.
  • You specifically want Black Hare as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Charge.
Verdict

Lovander and Pyrin Noct 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. Pyrin Noct answers with Black Hare and 110 attack (90 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

Lovander
Stat
Pyrin Noct
Dark
Type
Fire / Dark
R5
Rarity
R7
Winner
70
Attack
110
Winner
120
Winner
HP
100
70
Defense
90
Winner
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
Black HareCan be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
Dark Charge85 Power
Implode180 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Handiwork · Medicine Production · Mining · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Kindling · LumberingLv4 · Lv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Food Upkeep
5

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

Pyrin Noct

Strengths

  • Strong Kindling worker (Lv4)
  • Very fast mount / travel option
  • Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

Lovander

Partner Skill

Heart Drain

While fighting together, grants the player and Lovander the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores HP.

Active Skills

Pyrin Noct

Partner Skill

Black Hare

Can be ridden. Applies Dark damage to the player's attacks while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Lovander vs Pyrin Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Lovander#069
3
2
3
2
Pyrin Noct#93B
4
3

Who Should You Use?

Lovander
Use 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 Pyrin Noct's.
Lovander Pal Page
Pyrin Noct
Use Pyrin Noct if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pyrin Noct hits 110 vs Lovander's 70.
  • You specifically want Black Hare as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dark Charge.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
  • Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
Pyrin Noct Pal Page